Cristian Hortopanu
Technical Project Manager
Hemel Hempstead
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager and Senior Engineer with nearly twenty years of experience in various home and business environments, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Proven ability to thrive under pressure while meeting stringent deadlines, whether managing individual projects or collaborating within a team. Exceptional communication skills foster effective relationships at all organizational levels, contributing to a positive and productive work atmosphere. Expertise in planning, directing operations, and mentoring teams ensures efficient production aligned with quality standards, while a creative and analytical mindset drives innovative solutions to challenges.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Technical Project Manager
ADS Smart Home Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through efficient meeting facilitation, transparent communication channels, and prompt conflict resolution
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing diverse teams and maintaining high levels of motivation, even during challenging periods of significant change or tight deadlines.
- Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
- Integrated cutting-edge technology solutions into existing systems to streamline workflows and improve overall operational efficiency across various departments within the organization.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Project Manager / Lead Engineer
LC/AV ltd
01.2022
- Project manager – taking over the current projects and delivering to a completion
- Planning of the jobs, ordering and organizing team's work
- Working with the interior designers & developers for custom AV Solutions and Home Integrations
- Working closely with other trades to ensure excellent integration
- Commissioning and testing the jobs
Progressing from Senior Engineer to Project Manager
Atlantis AV Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Audio and visual installations and advice in the home and business environments
- Project manager – taking control of over 400 projects over the years and deliver them in time and budget.
- Working with the interior designers & developers for custom AV Solutions and Home Integrations
- Working closely with other trades to ensure excellent integration
- Ordering kit and ensuring logistics and site deliveries for installation projects are all in order
- Managing multiple residential and commercial projects in the region of £100k to £500k+
- Control4 – Senior engineer in the company, designing and delivering specializes system based on the requirements from our clients.
- Up to date home cinema systems & multi room audio services
- Lutron, Rako and Control4 lighting – from specification and programming of new projects to upgrades of existing old systems that failed.
- Commercial setups with wall screens, conference systems and remote setups
- Integration of the latest LCD / OLED screens with the smart home systems
- Configuration and connectivity solutions for new & existing equipment
- Thorough working knowledge and experience of AMX, Elan, Nuvo, Crestron, Control4 control systems, PBX systems, including DECT and VOIP / SIP.
- High specification multi-room audio / video system design and integration
- High end cinema setups and maintenance using the latest technologies for the projectors, receivers and sound
- IT support / integration and design for our projects using Ubiquity, Mikrotik, Teltonika, Cisco and Draytek network equipment.
- Design and implementation of over 300 sites with 4G & 5G internet stating during the covid lockdown.
Senior Installation Engineer
Mosaic Audio & Video Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Audio and visual installations and advice in the home and business environments
- Working with the interior designers & developers for custom AV Solutions and Home Integrations
- Being the main engineer for all the Control4 – Home Automation systems for integrations and service
- Configuration and connectivity solutions for new & existing equipment
- Designing projects from scratch based on the customers' requirements
- IT support / integration and design for our projects
- Thorough working knowledge and experience of AMX, Elan, Nuvo, Control 4 control systems, PBX systems, including DECT.
- Project manager – taking control of some projects and deliver them on time and budget
IT and Home Automation installation and support
The Steinberg and Gold families
01.2019
- Upgrading the full network on two sites to latest wifi system and switches
- Installation of Control4 home automation setup in two houses
- Continuous support with their computer systems to make sure it's up to date and working correctly to allow them to carry their practice work
Custom Installation Engineer
Coloursound Consultants
01.2008 - 08.2013
- Audio and visual installations and advice in the home and business environments
- Preparing Written Quotations and estimates
IT support
KDC Dental
01.2021 - Current
- Upgrading the full network to latest wifi system and switches to provide better support and future proof the system
- Implementing a 4G broadband setup due to lack of other faster solutions
- Continuous support with their computer systems to make sure it's up to date and working correctly to allow them to carry their practice work
Network Administrator
YMCA
03.2001 - 09.2002
- Setting up their first wifi systems
- Implementing various new setups to help them manage their work better
Education
Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering
Polytechnic University
04.2001 -
Skills
- Able to Work Efficiently & Confidentially
- Patient, diplomatic and approachable
- Full Clean UK Driving License
- British citizen
- Good Commercial Awareness
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Attention to Detail
Project management
Project planning
Project planning and development
Project tracking
Team collaboration
Technical support
Certification
Control4 – Home Automation System – Level 2, London, United Kingdom, 2017
Education
Other specialized courses done through our main dealers for their equipment's
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
ADS Smart Home Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Project Manager / Lead Engineer
LC/AV ltd
01.2022
IT support
KDC Dental
01.2021 - Current
IT and Home Automation installation and support
The Steinberg and Gold families
01.2019
Progressing from Senior Engineer to Project Manager
Atlantis AV Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2022
Senior Installation Engineer
Mosaic Audio & Video Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
Custom Installation Engineer
Coloursound Consultants
01.2008 - 08.2013
Telecommunication & Electronics Engineering
Polytechnic University
04.2001 -
Network Administrator
YMCA
03.2001 - 09.2002
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