Leonard Hrihoreanu
+44 7925 400 145 United Kingdom Leonard@Hrihoreanu.com

Professional Summary

Accomplished IT leader with over 20 years of expertise in Microsoft 365 solutions, digital transformation, and business technology strategy. I specialize in orchestrating complex IT ecosystems, implementing innovative solutions, and fostering organization-wide technology adoption. My core strengths include managing enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 environments, deploying collaborative platforms, and optimizing digital workflows for maximum efficiency. Throughout my career, I've consistently aligned technical solutions with business objectives, delivered exceptional user experiences, and enhanced organizational productivity through strategic technology implementation. My ability to bridge technical requirements with business needs—while maintaining unwavering focus on user experience and system performance—has been the cornerstone of my professional success.

Professional Experience
Visionary M365 leader at RES Group spearheading comprehensive digital transformation through strategic implementation, accelerated adoption, and continuous optimization of Microsoft 365 ecosystem while maintaining robust security frameworks and fostering a culture of digital collaboration excellence.

Agile & Scrum - Product Owner

Product Owner of the Modern Workplace & Microsoft 365 Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES Group) | January 13, 2025 - Present Strategic Leadership Architect and execute enterprise-wide Microsoft 365 strategy, aligning technological capabilities with critical business objectives and organizational needs Implementation Excellence Orchestrate the seamless implementation and continuous optimization of M365 solutions, resulting in measurable productivity gains and enhanced cross-functional collaboration Adoption & Training Design and implement comprehensive adoption frameworks that have significantly increased M365 utilization rates and digital competency across all organizational levels Capability Development Deliver targeted training programs and interactive workshops that empower employees to leverage advanced M365 capabilities in their daily workflows Analytics & Insights Establish robust analytics and reporting mechanisms to track M365 adoption metrics, generating actionable insights that drive continuous improvement Security & Compliance Safeguard organizational data through rigorous enforcement of M365 security protocols and identity management best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Agile & Scrum - Product Owner
Product Owner of the Modern Workplace & Microsoft 365 in Azure DevOps
As the dedicated Product Owner for Modern Workplace solutions, I bridge business requirements with technical implementation while maintaining the product backlog and prioritizing value delivery.
Backlog Management
Maintain a well-groomed product backlog in Azure DevOps with clearly defined user stories, acceptance criteria, and business value metrics
Sprint Planning & Execution
Facilitate sprint planning sessions, define sprint goals, and collaborate with development teams to ensure successful delivery of M365 capabilities
Stakeholder Alignment
Represent stakeholder interests, gather requirements, and translate business needs into actionable technical specifications within the Azure DevOps environment
Product Vision & Roadmap
Develop and communicate a compelling product vision and strategic roadmap for Modern Workplace solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
M365 Subject Matter Expert
Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES Group) | June 13, 2019 - Jan 3, 2025
Served as the Microsoft 365 specialist at RES Group for nearly 6 years, overseeing comprehensive platform administration, enhancing enterprise security protocols, driving strategic user adoption initiatives, and managing core services while consistently exceeding performance expectations.
Platform Management
Directed all Microsoft 365 platform and SharePoint administration activities, ensuring exceptional performance while maintaining strict regulatory compliance standards
Security Enhancement
Implemented robust security protocols and compliance frameworks to safeguard organizational data across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
User Adoption
Developed and executed strategic initiatives to accelerate user adoption of Microsoft 365 tools, maximizing organizational productivity
Service Management
Managed core Microsoft 365 services with high reliability standards, ensuring minimal disruptions to business operations
Previous Roles
Delivered strategic Microsoft 365 expertise across diverse organizations as both specialist and consultant, driving successful implementation projects, user adoption initiatives, and technical optimization for enterprise environments.
Throughout my career journey, I've consistently demonstrated excellence in SharePoint administration, Teams governance, Exchange Online management, and Power Platform integration, establishing a reputation for translating complex technical capabilities into business value.
These formative experiences built my comprehensive foundation in enterprise-level Microsoft technologies, change management strategies, and technical problem-solving that directly prepared me for leadership positions in digital workplace transformation.
Early Career Experience

ITC Sales Representative

Vodafone Romania | July 1, 2012 - August 1, 2017 Spearheaded Microsoft 365 and ICT product promotion to small businesses, generating €1.2M in annual revenue growth Developed comprehensive sales presentations and training materials for SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Teams Achieved 70% Microsoft 365 adoption rate across 120+ small business clients and 87.7% success rate for other ICT products, exceeding targets by 22% Engineered specialized migration strategies for clients transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-based Microsoft solutions

General Manager / Dealer Partner

OMV Petrom Romania | November 1, 2003 - June 4, 2012 Directed fuel distribution station generating €7.7M annual revenue, managing operations and leading a team of 35 across three shifts Implemented "Active Selling" and "Mystery Shopper" initiatives, increasing average transaction value by 28% Orchestrated transition from paper to electronic systems for billing and inventory management, reducing processing time by 65% and cutting administrative costs by €45,000 annually Designed and executed customer service excellence training programs, achieving 92% positive customer satisfaction ratings

Education

Master's Degree in Business Management | Cambridge Timisoara, June 2011 Degree in Business Administration | Spiru Haret, Brasov, June 2007 Bachelor's Degree in Information Technologies | Electrotechnical, Brasov, June 2003

Skills & Languages

Technical Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite Expertise Advanced implementation and administration of SharePoint, Teams collaboration solutions, Exchange Online email management, and custom Power Platform applications development

Cloud & Security

Proficient in Azure Active Directory identity management, Intune device management, Microsoft Purview compliance solutions, and Microsoft Defender comprehensive security implementation

Management Tools

Expert in agile project management methodologies using DevOps and ServiceNow, with extensive customer relationship management experience driving business outcomes

Strategy

Demonstrated capability in developing comprehensive business strategies and executing successful digital transformation initiatives for enterprise organizations Languages Romanian (Native Proficiency) English (Business Fluency)