Matej Perun
Senior Business Unit Advisor - Network Management
Stupava,BL
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Business Unit Advisor with over 8 years of experience in managing network services portfolios, financial budgeting, contract negotiations, and project management within Kyndryl Shared Infrastructure. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, optimizing costs, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance network services and client satisfaction. Experienced in financial reporting, datacenter transformation, and implementation of cutting-edge network technologies, including Software Defined Network Datacenter
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Business Unit Advisor - Network Services
Kyndryl ISC
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee the comprehensive management of the network services portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client requirements.
- Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery, including the implementation of new network platforms and the transformation of datacenter infrastructure.
- Prepare and manage the yearly financial budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with business objectives.
- Identify and implement cost optimization strategies to improve the financial performance of network services.
- Maintain and manage existing contracts, ensuring compliance with service agreements and organizational standards and lead negotiations for new services, focusing on pricing, service portfolio improvements, and enhancement of service changes
- Lead the implementation of the New Network Platform, incorporating Software Defined Network Datacenter technology to enhance operational efficiency and service capabilities.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing network team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Network Operations Manager
IBM ISC
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Developed and maintained comprehensive financial forecasts and roadmaps, enabling precise budget management and proactive planning. Implemented forecasting models and improvement of financial accuracy on quarterly and yearly basis
- Managed the allocation and distribution of network costs among company customers, ensuring fair and transparent billing processes. Streamlining financial closing procedures and reduction of the accounting cycles
- Supervised and mentored a Network Dispute team of 10 members. Fostered a collaborative and innovative team culture
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance network dispute resolution processes
Business Operations Professional – Network Dispute
IBM ISC
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Validate invoices against service agreements and contract terms to identify and analyze financial disputes arising from the discrepancies, negotiate the correction and compensation with service providers and internal financial organization
- Provide regular reports on dispute management activities and outcomes to senior management.
- Foster strong relationships with service providers to facilitate effective dispute resolution.
Global Loans and Trials Coordination
IBM ISC
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Comprehensive coordination of IBM Hardware loans and trials with ensured seamless process execution from initial request to final asset return.
- Supervising and coordination of multiple teams – invoicing, contract management, warehouse team and refurbishment activities, assets capitalization and depreciation
- Product Owner for the GLT HUB Agile Project, applying Agile methodology to map current processes and improve cooperation with the GLT warehouse and clients.
Team Lead - Acquisition and Asset Management
IBM ISC
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Effectively lead a team of 13 members - leadership, workload distribution and evaluation
- Conduct detailed quality analysis by preparing team results
- Oversee the deployment of new strategic tools and processes
Asset Management Analyst
IBM ISC
03.2011 - 02.2012
- Managed the receipt, validation, and processing of service orders, managing cancellations and order changes effectively
Education
Master's Degree -
University of Constantine The Philosopher
Nitra, NI 01.2003 - 04.2008
Trade and Business - Trade And Business
Business Academy
Košice, Slovakia 01.1999 - 04.2003
Skills
MS OFFICE
Client Engagement
Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentations and public speaking
Data Interpretation
Problem-solving abilities
Decision-Making
Organizational Skills
Progress Reporting
Strategic planning
Project Management
Financial reporting
Languages
Slovak
Native language
ENGLISH
Proficient
C2
Czech
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
GERMAN
Beginner (A1)
ITALIAN
Beginner (A1)
Certification
PRINCE2® 7 Foundation
Timeline
PRINCE2® 7 Foundation
02-2024
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification
07-2023
Senior Business Unit Advisor - Network Services
Kyndryl ISC
11.2021 - Current
ITIL® Foundation
07-2019
Network Operations Manager
IBM ISC
03.2019 - 10.2021
Business Operations Professional – Network Dispute
IBM ISC
09.2016 - 02.2019
Global Loans and Trials Coordination
IBM ISC
10.2013 - 09.2016
Team Lead - Acquisition and Asset Management
IBM ISC
03.2012 - 09.2013
Asset Management Analyst
IBM ISC
03.2011 - 02.2012
Master's Degree -
University of Constantine The Philosopher
01.2003 - 04.2008
Trade and Business - Trade And Business
Business Academy
01.1999 - 04.2003