About Besian
I am arogram and project manager with 10+ years experience delivering results in complex environments. I get things done.
My past experiences cover various corporate environments such tech, pharma, and EU institutions as well as startups, working closely with CEOs and investors. My focus is in digital transformation and innovation.
English
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
Albanian
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Conversational
Can work on-site
Brussels (up to 50km)
Experience
- Self-Employed - various companiesProject Management ConsultantDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2018 - Today (7 years and 9 months)Belgium, BelgiumLed high-impact consulting engagements for SMEs, startups, and multinational corporations, driving growth and innovation through hands-on project management:
- Spearheaded initiatives resulting in over €2M in secured funding through strategic project proposals and subsidy submissions.
- Orchestrated complex, multi-partner projects within major PPP consortiums, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and business objectives.
- Managed digital transformation efforts, including GxP-validated document management suite migration in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for cutting-edge technologies among which Nokia's Scene Analytics platform.
- Room40Chief Project OfficerOctober 2020 - December 2023 (3 years and 2 months)BelgiumDirected all aspects of project management and strategic initiatives for a tech startup specializing in AI-driven anomalydetection:
- Personally led a €2.4M multi-partner R&D project, driving advancements in speech recognition capabilities and adapting strategies to leverage emerging LLM technologies.
- Managed company participation in the 5G-Blueprint project (Horizon 2020), leading cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with EU reporting requirements.
- Orchestrated successful bids and subsequent delivery for digital infrastructure projects, expanding the company's public sector portfolio.
- Implemented and utilized PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies to optimize project execution and resource allocation.
- REACT consultancyProject ManagerJanuary 2017 - June 2018 (1 year and 5 months)Coordinated marketing campaigns for the European agrifood sector.Oversaw EU funding initiatives and international market expansion with direct involvement in project execution:
- Managed multi-country advertising campaigns for EU agricultural products, handling budgets exceeding €5M annually?
- Implemented data-driven approaches to project evaluation, personally developing robust KPI monitoring and impact assessment methodologies.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the EU, enhancing the firm's reputation and market position.
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