Irina C.

Irina C. has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Irina is currently working at Amesto NextBridge as a Senior Advisor & Project Manager, focusing on Data & AI Strategy. In this role, they are responsible for strategic planning, business development, team management, and driving the progress and delivery of data science projects.

Before joining Amesto NextBridge, Irina worked as an independent consultant, specializing in business value creation and strategic design. During this time, they utilized their expertise to help businesses optimize their portfolio strategy and create marketing and sales strategies based on customer research, operational intelligence, and market trends.

Prior to their consulting role, Irina worked at BI Norwegian Business School as a Data Analyst - Customer & Market Insight for the Executive Education division. In this position, they contributed to strengthening the institution's brand and market positioning through data analysis and insights. Irina collaborated closely with various teams within the division and external development teams.

Irina also gained valuable experience at IBM, where they held two different roles. First, as a Security & Privacy Project Lead in the Consulting Services department, they provided strategic advice on security services and solutions to clients across multiple industries. Irina successfully delivered various projects, ranging from small local engagements to complex projects covering multiple geographies. Prior to this role, Irina started their career at IBM as a Technical Sales Trainee, developing their technical understanding, consultative selling, and project leadership skills.

In addition to their professional roles, Irina worked part-time as a Stock Keeper at Nestlé Nespresso and as a Check-In Agent at Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services during their studies. Irina also gained internship experience at Chevron Lubricants, where they assisted with negotiating deals, managing agreements, and providing input on international commercial transactions.

Overall, Irina C. has a well-rounded background in business consulting, data analysis, project management, and strategic planning across various industries.

Irina C. completed their Master of Science (MSc) degree in Political Economy at BI Norwegian Business School from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Business and Economics from Academia de Studii Economice din București, where they studied from 2007 to 2010. In 2009, Irina participated in the International Summer School program at BI Norwegian Business School, focusing on International Management from a Norwegian/Scandinavian perspective. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) from Scrum Alliance in 2022, Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner from IBM in 2020, Blue Ocean Strategy Practical Introduction from Blue Ocean Strategy | Shift | Leadership in 2020, Complete Design Thinking Masterclass from Udemy in 2020, UX Strategy Masterclass from Udemy in 2020, Leadership in a Project Team Environment from IBM in 2016, IBM Global Sales School - Sales & Industry Learning from IBM in 2015, Norwegian language course at an advanced level B2 from Alfaskolen AS in 2013, Advanced Excel Training from Glasspaper in 2011, and International Management: A Norwegian/Scandinavian Perspective from BI Norwegian Business School in 2009.