Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 52 years of experience, the expert specializes in public sector modernization, ICT governance, and project management. Career highlights include leading international initiatives funded by UNESCO, World Bank, and EuropeAid, with a focus on governance, infrastructure, and capacity building. Skilled in system architecture modernization and ICT strategy, the expert has successfully implemented projects across Europe and Canada. Responsibilities have included managing procurements, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance, resulting in significant improvements in public administration and economic competitiveness. Proficient in methodologies like PRINCE2 and SIX SIGMA, the expert excels in change management and strategic planning.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as UNESCO, CNRC, World Bank, PHARE, EuropeAid, and TACIS. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building across sectors like governance, education, and infrastructure. Projects have been regional and national in scope, with work conducted in geographic locations including Hungary, Turkey, Serbia, Ukraine, Albania, and Moldova.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in logistics, public finance, procurement, ICT, and transportation, the expert has held roles such as project director, team leader, and procurement expert. The focus has been on public sector modernization and ICT governance, integrating digitalization in public administration and infrastructure development. The geographic scope of work covers Europe and North America, where the expert has implemented regional and national initiatives, enhancing public administration capabilities and fostering economic development through strategic planning and capacity building. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in Canada, Hungary, Turkey, Serbia, Ukraine, Albania, and Moldova, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Hungarian, with proficiency in German, Italian, Russian, and Turkish, the expert has utilized these language skills in various international settings, including work in multilingual teams and projects across Europe and Canada. The expert holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Management from the University of Western, California, USA, a Master of Computer Science (M.C.Sc.) from the University of Toronto, Canada, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Budapesti Mûszaki Egyetem, Hungary. Additionally, the expert has completed a Project Management Certificate at Brunel/ISEB and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate at the University of Windsor Law School, Canada.