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Urve Aavik

Järveküla

Summary

Senior-level IT Executive with 10+ years of complex program management and product development experience to support IT operations. Background in successful IT implementation and presentation to key stakeholders. Successfully coordinates project work to mitigate risks and solve technical issues while providing IT budget oversight.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Republic Of Estonia Transport Administration
06.2023 - Current
  • IT department ( development, operations, architecture, data and analytics) management based on company`s strategy and goals. IT team support and leadership. 30 people in my team.
  • Championed change management efforts to drive successful implementation of new technologies or processes throughout the organization.
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with the development and implementation of user-friendly interfaces and applications.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department through regular performance evaluations and skill development opportunities.

Chief Information Officer, Head of Digitalization

Elering
12.2020 - 06.2023
  • IT area ( development, operations, architecture) management based on company`s strategy and goals. Cooperations with It partners, agreement negotiations, IT team support and leadership. 45 people in my team. Following and implement Digital strategy.
  • Accelerated software development lifecycles by adopting agile methodologies, improving time-to-market for critical projects.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems.
  • Promoted organizational transparency concerning IT strategy, budget allocation, project progress updates, and performance metrics.
  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration by building relationships between IT professionals and stakeholders across the organization.
  • Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity during critical incidents.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives to modernize business processes and improve overall efficiency.
  • Aligned IT solutions and deliverables with company strategic vision.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.

Head of IT Operations

Elering
04.2018 - 12.2020
  • Main responsibility was to provide centralized IT services with my team ( core infrastructure solutions, application support and maintaining, service desk, workstations maintenance).
  • Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity during critical incidents.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems.
  • We increased successfully all SLA metrics, implemented ITIL based processes, built up recovery site, stabilized and improved IT systems.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems.
  • Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity during critical incidents.

Head of IT Operations

Omniva
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Main responsibility was to provide centralized IT services in Baltic states with my team ( core infrastructure solutions, application support and maintaining , service desk , workstations maintenance.
  • We increased successfully all SLA metrics, implemented ITIL based processes, built up recovery site, stabilized and improved IT systems. 35 people in my team
  • Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT systems.
  • Streamlined IT operations by consolidating systems and implementing process improvements.
  • Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity during critical incidents.

Chief Information Officer, (CIO)

Omniva
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • IT area ( development, operations, architecture, quality assurance) management based on company`s strategy and goals. Cooperations with It partners, agreement negotiations, IT team support and leadership. 70 people in my team.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives to modernize business processes and improve overall efficiency.
  • Developed high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and performance management strategies.
  • Resolved workflow issues to optimize team productivity and improve delivery times.

Head of IT Development of Elektrilevi

Elektrilevi
01.2015 - 05.2015

Management of the IT development portfolio of Elektrilevi, 11 people in the team Main responsibilities: manage effectively development team to meet the customer business goals by providing on-time and quality-based it developments.

Head of Project Management Team

Eesti Energia
08.2013 - 01.2015
  • Delivered projects on time and under budget by diligently overseeing resource utilization, cost control measures, and scope management.
  • Boosted productivity through effective workload distribution among team members based on individual strengths and capabilities.
  • Mitigated project risks with proactive planning and consistent monitoring of potential issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Enhanced project delivery efficiency by optimizing resource allocation, reducing waste, and addressing bottlenecks.

Data Warehouse Group Manager

Eesti Energia
01.2013 - 07.2013

Main responsibilities: manage effectively data warehouse development team to meet the customer business goals by providing on-time and quality-based data warehouse developments. 6 people in my team

Development Manager and Team Lead of Logistics Are

Columbus IT Partner Eesti AS
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Team revenue and expenses management Management.
  • Leadership and motivation of team workload and development.
  • Designing customer portfolios, participating in sales.
  • Ensuring customer service quality.
  • Business competence management .
  • Participation in the work of the company's steering group and strategy group.
  • Managing and coordinating internal projects within the company's internal Baltic countries.
  • 15 people in my team.

IT Project Manager

Columbus IT Partner Eesti AS
03.2006 - 12.2008
  • Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors that led to cost savings while maintaining a high level of service quality.
  • Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in increased trust and collaboration on future projects.

Software Consultant

Excellentt Business Solutions OÜ
01.2003 - 03.2006
  • Main responsibility was Hansa bookkeeping software sales, consulting, project management
  • Streamlined project management processes, leading to faster delivery times and increased client satisfaction.

Software Consultant

GT Tarkvara OÜ
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Main responsibility was Hansa software sales, consulting, project management
  • Presented product demonstrations to clients, showcasing features and benefits that met their specific needs.

Education

Diploma - Business Management

Tallinn University of Technology
Tallinn, Estonia
06.2001

High School Diploma -

Türi School of Economics
Türi, Estonia
06.1994

Skills

  • IT Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • IT Governance
  • Software Updates
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Budget Administration
  • Information Technology Management
  • Innovation leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • IT risk management
  • Relationship and Team Building

Timeline

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Republic Of Estonia Transport Administration
06.2023 - Current

Chief Information Officer, Head of Digitalization

Elering
12.2020 - 06.2023

Head of IT Operations

Elering
04.2018 - 12.2020

Chief Information Officer, (CIO)

Omniva
05.2017 - 10.2017

Head of IT Operations

Omniva
08.2015 - 01.2018

Head of IT Development of Elektrilevi

Elektrilevi
01.2015 - 05.2015

Head of Project Management Team

Eesti Energia
08.2013 - 01.2015

Data Warehouse Group Manager

Eesti Energia
01.2013 - 07.2013

Development Manager and Team Lead of Logistics Are

Columbus IT Partner Eesti AS
01.2008 - 12.2012

IT Project Manager

Columbus IT Partner Eesti AS
03.2006 - 12.2008

Software Consultant

Excellentt Business Solutions OÜ
01.2003 - 03.2006

Software Consultant

GT Tarkvara OÜ
01.2001 - 01.2003

Diploma - Business Management

Tallinn University of Technology

High School Diploma -

Türi School of Economics
Urve Aavik