Hannes Kumari
Tallinn
Summary
I'm a hands-on leader who enjoys tackling new challenges and helping teams grow through them. With over 25 years in IT in technical and managerial roles, I’ve learned the value of staying adaptable, working independently when needed, and leading by example. I build strong relationships, move things forward with clarity, and stay focused on outcomes that matter.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Baltic DC and Network Services
SEB Pank AS
Tallinn
03.2024 - Current
- Led Datacenter and Networking Services team to achieve operational excellence.
- Owned SEB Baltic Datacenter and Networking Services, driving strategic initiatives.
- Managed technical roadmap and backlog for team activities to enhance delivery.
- Acted as scrum master and agile evangelist, promoting agile methodologies.
- Ensured team competencies remained current through continuous training and development.
- Managed assets, expenses, contracts, and external supplier services effectively.
- Fulfilled governance and control requirements within designated area of responsibility.
- Oversaw budget planning and control for relevant services to optimize resources.
Chief Technology Officer
Telema
Tallinn
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed 3-6 in-house team members and 10-20 outsourcing partners for optimal resource allocation.
- Developed objectives and strategies for effective technology implementation.
- Retired outdated software technologies while optimizing existing systems for improved efficiency.
- Oversaw software development activities, including architecture management and process optimization.
- Directed IT infrastructure planning and implementation to support organizational goals.
- Maintained service level agreements (SLAs) and monitored system performance metrics.
- Led IT incident management activities to ensure rapid resolution of issues.
- Ensured systems security with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).
Chief Technology Officer
Omniva AS
Tallinn
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed team of 9, including Engineering Managers, IT Architect, and Head of IT Operations, overseeing 85 indirect unit members.
- Hired pivotal roles and promoted internal talent to maintain operational continuity during remote work.
- Managed software project delivery by controlling timelines, costs, and project scope.
- Established and monitored business process service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure compliance.
- Refined SLAs, disaster recovery plans, bug resolutions, and maintenance processes to enhance operational excellence.
- Strategized development initiatives focusing on delivery speed, quality, and non-functional requirements.
- Guided Legacy Sunset program as technical sponsor, facilitating critical transitions for improved performance.
Head Of IT Operations
Omniva AS
Tallinn
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Restructured Platform and Infrastructure department into IT Operations to enhance efficiency.
- Onboarded four new leaders within IT organization, establishing clear roles and responsibilities.
- Oversaw Infrastructure, DevOps, AppAdmins, and Customer Support departments to ensure operational alignment.
- Executed parallel role to CTO, contributing strategic direction and leadership initiatives.
Head of Platform and Infrastructure Department
Omniva AS
Tallinn
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Restructured team of 20+ engineers into three specialized sub-teams to enhance efficiency.
- Developed infrastructure architecture and roadmaps to support strategic objectives.
- Ensured IT system stability through proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and product teams to align technical initiatives with business goals.
- Analyzed and resolved complex incidents, minimizing downtime and operational impact.
- Oversaw departmental costs and resources to optimize budget utilization.
- Participated in tech leadership group to drive innovation and best practices across the organization.
Chief Cloud Officer
ByteLife Solutions OÜ
Tallinn
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Created business case for transition to Cloud MSP business model.
- Onboarded managers to cloud services roadmap for strategic alignment.
- Developed MSP pilot initiatives for sales, billing, and partnerships.
- Established and led AWS Engineering team to enhance technical capabilities.
- Implemented AWS infrastructure for pilot customers to ensure scalability.
- Served as internal advocate for cloud services and business transformation.
Solutions Architect
ByteLife Solutions OÜ
Tallinn
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed technical architecture and solutions encompassing networking, virtualization, and security.
- Participated in various IT infrastructure projects to enhance operational capabilities.
- Conducted technical sales to drive product adoption and revenue growth.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation to support implementation and user guidance.
CO-FOUNDER / CEO / Security Product Owner
H2R Solutions OÜ
Tallinn
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Founded and built a company, navigating challenges to establish operations.
- Executed sales and marketing strategies to drive growth and client engagement.
- Negotiated with vendors and partners to secure favorable contracts and collaborations.
- Provided technical consulting and infrastructure engineering services to clients.
- Adapted to various tasks as needed, demonstrating versatility in operations.
Data Communications Services Business Manager
Telia AS
Tallinn
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Developed comprehensive business plans aligned with data communications advancements.
- Coordinated sales and marketing strategies, managing product migration within portfolio.
- Led Data Communications core team, establishing clear goals for Sales, Project Management, and Marketing.
- Provided support across sales, project management, and delivery departments to enhance efficiency.
- Managed financial forecasts and set strategic objectives to drive growth.
- Prioritized and managed development plans to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
- Supervised product managers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Network Engineer
Santa Monica Networks AS
Tallinn
09.2002 - 10.2013
- Designed and configured L2/L3 IP networks and security solutions.
- Provided pre-sales consultancy and post-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Executed network migration projects focusing on core routing, switching, and security.
- Delivered 3rd level technical support for local and international clients.
- Achieved Cisco CCIE certification through dedicated professional development.
- Collaborated with major clients including Swedbank, Skype, and Danske Bank.
Education
IT/IP Business Competence Development Program
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm, Sweden01.2016
BS - IT Systems Administration
Estonian Information Technology College
Tallinn, Estonia06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business Information Technology
TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinn, EstoniaSkills
- Team leadership and project management
- Technical strategy and roadmaps
- Agile methodologies
- Infrastructure architecture
- Cloud services and solutions
Timeline
Head of Baltic DC and Network Services
SEB Pank AS
03.2024 - Current
Chief Technology Officer
Telema
01.2023 - 10.2023
Chief Technology Officer
Omniva AS
10.2021 - 11.2022
Head Of IT Operations
Omniva AS
09.2021 - 11.2021
Head of Platform and Infrastructure Department
Omniva AS
04.2020 - 09.2021
Chief Cloud Officer
ByteLife Solutions OÜ
02.2019 - 04.2020
Solutions Architect
ByteLife Solutions OÜ
09.2017 - 01.2019
CO-FOUNDER / CEO / Security Product Owner
H2R Solutions OÜ
08.2016 - 10.2018
Data Communications Services Business Manager
Telia AS
11.2013 - 06.2016
Network Engineer
Santa Monica Networks AS
09.2002 - 10.2013
IT/IP Business Competence Development Program
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
BS - IT Systems Administration
Estonian Information Technology College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Information Technology
TalTech - Tallinn University of Technology
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