David Romero

IT Portfolio Manager with Data Science and AI skills

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Analytical and forward-thinking IT professional with 25+ years’ experience leading digital transformation in logistics, manufacturing and finance. I combine operational rigour with hands-on data analytics and AI literacy to drive efficiency and evidence-based decision-making. I am skilled in translating complex data into business strategy and fostering cross-functional alignment. I don't look at IT Portfolios through spreadsheet tracking alone. My background in Computer Science and Machine Learning enables me to bridge the gap between financial governance and actual software/AI production capacity.

Experience

  • IT Portfolio Manager with focus on QBR at Euroclear
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Focus on the Quarterly Business Review (QBR): -Facilitate quarterly review cycle involving delivery divisions, taking into account the longer-term view (12 to 18 months ahead). -Prepare and run the various QBR ceremonies each cycle. -Monitor the IT delivery plans during the execution of the portfolio strategy and facilitate dynamic resource balancing through the quarterly cycle.

  • IT Portfolio Manager at Lineas
    Dec 2021 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Digital Skills Upgrade - Career Pause at Digital Skills Upgrade Project
    Jun 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Career Pause to improve and upgrade my digital skills, including: - Python 3.0 Programming: self-study (Jun-Sep 2020) of Python fundamentals. - Full-Time MSc in Computer Science at Warwick University, Coventry UK (Oct 2020 to Oct 2021). Including Data Science and Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), UX design and evaluation, Chatbot development using RASA, basics of Cloud Computing (using Google-GCP).

  • Head of Tender Management & MNC Regional Business Planning at DHL Express
    Oct 2014 - May 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    +Continue leading the European Regional Tender Management team (prev. interim) to deliver excellent winning Bid Proposals to secure business for DHL Express. +Manage and facilitate the Europe & Emerging Markets Tender Review Board. This forum enables robust decision-making from Senior Management for strategic regional RFQ bids (usu. over 1 Mio EUR). +Management of After-Sales activities, including customer reporting and facilitation of Quarterly Business Reviews with MNC clients. +In charge of Business Planning activities, including among others, budgeting & forecasting and sales campaign management covering Enterprise Sales Managers.

  • DHL Express (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head of Aftersales; Head of Tender Management (Ad Interim), MNC Europe
      Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

      + Management of After sales activities as well as business planning (budgeting & forecasting) for MNC Europe. +Leading the European Regional Tender Management team to deliver excellent winning Bid Proposals.

    • Head of Implementation and Business Planning, MNC Europe
      Jun 2010 - May 2013 · 3 yrs

      Responsabilities: +Global and regional commercial implementation of acquired DHL Express business. +After sales activities as well as business planning (budgeting & forecasting).

    • Sales Initiative Manager
      Jun 2007 - May 2010 · 3 yrs

      Responsible for driving strategic approach to industry-sector sales development within Multi National Customer (MNC) portfolio.