Delivery in numbers
Quantifiable impact from 8+ years leading complex Cloud migrations, M&A IT integrations, and platform deliveries across European Financial Services.
Countries Managed
13+
Users Migrated
1000+
Apps MigRATED
35+
Largest Team
60+
Core Practice Areas
Enterprise AI Assessment & Governance
Operational structure & security for AI adoption
- Capability mapping & AI use case prioritization
- Hub-and-Spoke Target Operating Models (TOM)
- GenAI & Copilot roadmaps with Risk & Cyber alignment
Post-M&A IT Integration & Infrastructure Migration
Multi-country tenant, app & infrastructure consolidation
- Multi-tenant M365 & Azure migrations across EU
- App & server decommissioning with zero business impact
- Vendor coordination & zero-downtime cutover
IT Feasibility & Platform Selection
Architectural blueprints & vendor evaluation for C-Level
- Capability mapping (L0/L1/L2) for new IT ecosystems
- Software selection for CRM, Core Banking & MGA
- Multi-year TCO & cost modeling for C-Suite
Legacy Refactoring & Data Platform Delivery
High-risk data migrations & legacy system refactoring
- High-risk data platform delivery (e.g. Databricks)
- AI-assisted reverse engineering of legacy logic
- Data-driven governance & C-Level SAL risk tracking
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FINANCIAL SERVICES | INSURANCE BROKING
Post-M&A IT Integration & Cloud Migration
Program Manager
The Challenge & Scope
End-to-end IT integration following a major corporate acquisition. Merging disparate legacy environments into a unified Group Azure/M365 infrastructure across three concurrent streams: Applications, Cloud/M365, and End-User Computing
Execution & Delivery
- Coordinated a multi-disciplinary team peaking at 35–40 specialists and managed 10+ external vendors.
- Migrated 37 business-critical applications and decommissioned ~50 legacy physical servers.
- Established unified governance, master planning, and war room monitoring across 20+ regional branches.
Business Impact
Delivered 100% on schedule with zero material business disruption and full operational continuity for 650 employees.
USERS MIGRATED
650
APPS INTEGRATED
35+
AI DELIVERABLES
10+
Business DOwntime
0
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ENTERPRISE INSURANCE / AI GOVERNANCE
Enterprise AI Assessment & Target Operating Model
AI Governance Consultant
The Challenge & Scope
Evaluating, auditing, and structuring 10 business-critical AI use cases in production across a major European Insurance Group. Establishing a secure, scalable, and compliant operational framework for enterprise-wide AI adoption.
Execution & Delivery
- Engaged and aligned ~15 senior stakeholders across Risk, Operations, IT, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security.
- Developed an enterprise capability map and designed a Hub-and-Spoke Target Operating Model (TOM).
- Defined the target technical architecture and structured a prioritized adoption roadmap for the Steering Committee.
Business Impact
Deliverables 100% approved by the Steering Committee and formally adopted as the Group-level decision base for AI investments.
Sr. Stakeholders
15
AI Use Case
10
TOM
1
Group Adoption
100%
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FINANCIAL SERVICES | INSURANCE RISK
Automotive Insurance Ecosystem & Platform Selection
IT Project Manager / Consultant
The Challenge & Scope
Led the IT feasibility study and core platform selection to build a new MGA Automotive Insurance ecosystem from the ground up.
Execution & Delivery
Defined a comprehensive functional capability map (10 L0, 30 L1, 110 L2 process levels). Evaluated ~10 CRM, insurance core, orchestration, and AI-automation vendors, building a multi-year €3M TCO cost model.
Business Impact
Framework and vendor evaluation approved by executive leadership as the official decision base for program execution.
2-Year TCO Model
€3M
L2 Capabilities Map
110
Target Ecosystem Blueprint
1
Vendor PlatFORM Evaluated
10
Operating Model & Engagement Terms
EU B2B Contracting
Independent, fully compliant corporate entity (VAT registered) . Direct cross-border B2B invoicing on a day-rate or fractional contract basis across Europe.
Mobility & Working Model
Based in CET (UTC+1). Operating on a remote-first basis with flexible on-site deployment for Steering Committees, project kick-offs, and critical activities.
Target Roles
Senior IT Program & Project Manager, Cloud & M365 Integration Lead, AI Governance Consultant, Fractional Delivery Lead.
Governance & Rigor
PMP®-certified standards. Data-driven RAID management, transparent C-level status reporting (SAL), and multi-vendor alignment built for complex Financial Services environments.
Capabilities & Stack
A high-level overview of delivery controls, technical environments, and industry verticals.
Delivery Control
Data-driven RAID management, executive SAL status reporting, war room leadership, and multi-vendor coordination (10+ external SIs) to prevent project drift.
Platforms & Tooling
Hands-on oversight across Azure, M365, Databricks, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, EasyVista CMDB, and enterprise AI tools (GitHub Copilot, GenAI).
Domain Focus
Deep vertical expertise in Financial Services: Insurance, Wealth Management, Private Banking, and Automotive Insurance (MGA) across European markets.
Verified Recommendations
Direct feedback from clients, senior delivery leaders, and enterprise partners.
I worked with Elia on a complex international migration project. His planning, problem-solving skills, and proactive approach have been crucial. Even in chaotic situations, Elia’s calm demeanor and methodical approach kept us on track.
Project Lead (Client Lead)
On the Howden/Assiteca migration project, Elia established clear priorities, kept multiple workstreams on track, and ensured milestones were met. Across several cutover periods, he delivered under tight time pressure.
Technology Strategy & Delivery Leader
Elia demonstrated extraordinary abilities in leading integration projects at Reply, ensuring solutions were implemented without negatively impacting client business. His management of client expectations was crucial.
Cyber Security Manager @ EY
Elia pays great attention to quality and detail, taking care of both technical and formal aspects as well as stakeholder relationships, producing excellent deliverables even under pressure. Proactive, highly adaptable, and growth-oriented.
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