Presentation at IT&T Conference. Riga 10/04/2008

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1 Presentation at IT&T Conference Riga 10/04/2008

2 Viesturs is a Partner of the executive search company Amrop Hever Baltics, based in Riga office, Latvia. Viesturs has broad experience having worked in IT and Telecommunications industry since Ten years in fixed line telecommunication company Lattelekom in various top management positions in IT and Marketing areas. His last position before he left Lattelekom in 2003 was New Businesses Division director. He has also worked as a Member of the Board in Latvijas Mobilais Telefons, the biggest mobile network operator in Latvia, representing Lattelekom as a shareholder. After that he has worked for Microsoft Corporation as a Marketing organization manager for the Baltic region till Viesturs graduated from Riga Technical University with a Radio engineer diploma and in addition to this he has received MBA degree from Riga Business School. He speaks fluent Latvian, English and Russian. IT&T conference 10/04/2008 2

3 A. Provide leadership in the selection, design, implementations, integration, and ongoing support for all information systems. B. Provide leadership and planning to enhance and support data, voice, and network infrastructures and services. C. Provide leadership to enhance access to, and security for, all networked resources and information systems. D. Provide leadership and support for the development of technology to support business needs. E. Provide leadership for the development and maintenance of technology standards, policies and service agreements. F. Develop and maintain a strategic technology plan and associated tactical technology plans. G. Develop internal IT policies and procedures designed to improve work procedures and service quality. H. Review IT staff skills and develop appropriate training plans. I. Develop and monitor company technology budgets and project budgets. IT&T conference 10/04/2008 3

4 J. Provide leadership for competitive technology procurements, vendor negotiations, and vendor partnerships. K. Communicate frequently and thoroughly to the business management about technology projects and issues. L. Collaborate with colleagues from group organizations to achieve mutual benefits. M. Keep abreast of, and apply to the organizational policies and state laws that affect the management or use of technology or information. N. Ensure that the implementation of technology will occur in an integrated manner designed for the benefit of business purposes. O. Coordinate, and provide support for, the activities of the organization technology advisory committees. P. Prepare regulatory reports on technology. Q. Represent the organization in publics in questions related with technology issues. R. Provide regular status reports to the Board of Trustees regarding projects, policies and operations. S. Research and disseminate information to business managers on technology and best practices in the use and management of technology. IT&T conference 10/04/2008 4

5 A. Project management and organizational skills. 1. Ability to manage and plan for large-scale technology change in a dynamic environment. 2. Ability to plan and monitor major projects with broad institutional impact. 3. Experience in major software and hardware systems procurement and implementation. 4. Ability to develop and manage departmental budgets. 5. Knowledge of and ability to draw from other disciplines (business, group dynamics, organization behavior, etc.) to facilitate change and to support the B. Communication Skills 1. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. 2. Ability to address technical issues tin both technical and non-technical terms. 3. Ability to develop and make presentations to a diverse audience. IT&T conference 10/04/2008 5

6 A. Technical Abilities 1. Knowledge of current IT applications, methods, and standards. 2. General knowledge of methods of modern information system design. 3. Knowledge of state-of-the-art computer hardware and software. 4. Knowledge of state-of-the-art data, voice and video communication network systems. 5. Demonstrated ability to identify trends and exercise mature judgment about the role of information services in business. B. Management and Social Skills 1. Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. 2. Ability to inspire strong performance among colleagues and subordinates. 3. Ability to lead staff and promote a strong service orientation. 4. Commitment to diversity in the workplace and an ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds, ages, genders, and personalities. 5. Commitment to creating and working in a collaborative and team-building environment. IT&T conference 10/04/2008 6

7 Problem solving skills Understanding of business processes People management and leadership Project and program management experience IT&T conference 10/04/2008 7

8 CIO Business Function Manager IT Manager IT Consultant IT&T conference 10/04/2008 8

9 Specific and scientific approach to clients needs through strategic marketing Organization efficiency improvement and business process optimization and automatization through strategic information management Operations costs management through explicit finance management Focus on value adding capabilities development production, logistics IT&T conference 10/04/2008 9

10 Run the IT department like a profit and loss center. Generate ideas for business growth and work with a business unit head to implement them. Solve business problems: "You want executives coming to you with IT issues and issues that have nothing to do with IT because you're a good problem-solver IT&T conference 10/04/

11 Q&A IT&T conference 10/04/

12 Thank you! IT&T conference 10/04/