Cristian Lazar
AI & Technology Operations Leader
I have spent over two decades transforming how enterprises operate through technology. From architecting AI platforms and GenAI solutions to redesigning IT operations from the ground up, I help organizations turn complex technical challenges into measurable business outcomes.
My approach is hands-on. I don't deliver strategy decks and walk away. I build alongside your teams, implementing the systems and workflows that drive real operational improvement. Every engagement is rooted in practical execution and accountability.
Core Competencies
Career Journey
Senior Director, Technology Operations & Support
Enterprise Client (Veterinary Network Healthcare)
SecureAI Platform GenAI, SmartForms, IT Ops transformation
Enterprise Service Management Leader
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
ServiceNow ownership, 30% ticket reduction, $2B+ portfolio
Sr. Manager, Product Release Management
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
Agile transformation, IgniteTV delivery
Manager, New Technology Introduction
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
NextGen IPTV, Master System Integration
Senior Network Designer, Voice Core
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
$50M wireless core network transformation, VoLTE, HD Voice
VoIP Specialist / Senior Traffic Engineer
BearingPoint / Connex-Vodafone
International carrier network engineering
Senior Director, Technology Operations & Support
Enterprise Client (Veterinary Network Healthcare)
SecureAI Platform GenAI, SmartForms, IT Ops transformation
Enterprise Service Management Leader
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
ServiceNow ownership, 30% ticket reduction, $2B+ portfolio
Sr. Manager, Product Release Management
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
Agile transformation, IgniteTV delivery
Manager, New Technology Introduction
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
NextGen IPTV, Master System Integration
Senior Network Designer, Voice Core
Enterprise Client (Major Telecom)
$50M wireless core network transformation, VoLTE, HD Voice
VoIP Specialist / Senior Traffic Engineer
BearingPoint / Connex-Vodafone
International carrier network engineering
Education & Credentials
Education
M.Sc., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Polytechnic University of Bucharest
Certifications
PMP
Project Management Institute
Credential ID: 3449865
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Training
Platforms & Technologies
A Personal Note
I was born and raised in Romania, where I earned my engineering degree before moving to Canada to build my career in enterprise technology. That journey across continents gave me something I carry into every engagement: a global perspective on how organizations operate, adapt, and transform.
After 25+ years building platforms, leading operations teams, and delivering AI solutions at enterprise scale, I founded this advisory practice with a clear purpose. I wanted to help organizations navigate AI adoption and technology transformation with the practical lens of someone who has built and delivered, not just advised from the sidelines.
My approach is partnership over prescription. I work alongside your teams, not above them. Every recommendation I make is grounded in real-world implementation experience, and every engagement is measured by long-term outcomes, not slide decks. If that resonates with how you like to work, I would welcome the conversation.