Michal Stránský

There are milion of thing to do, human imagination is infinite (.... but also stupidity)

Prague, Czechia

About

Experienced IT manager, coach and mentor with 20 years of experience with IT. Outstanding strategic and leadership skills. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, which in relation to subordinates, uses for motivation and mentoring. Able to resolve issues and set up effective processes leading to the stability and functionality of the company's IT system. Quick to familiarise himself with the latest technologies and industry developments whilst demonstrating a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems and issues. Keen and quick to learn and enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. Successful also as a consultant, trainer and auditor. Specialties: ICT management | CIO | IT strategy implementation | Problem solution | Six Sigma Certification | Prince 2 certification | Business process improvement and implementation | Management | Negotiation with suppliers and employees | Quality Assurance | Experience in all part of software development (coding, analyze, testing...)

Experience

  • CFO/COO at STIMVIA
    Jan 2020 - Feb 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • CTO and CIO at Creative Dock
    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr

    It's hard to define what we really do, when each project is so different. But what can be said for sure that we don't just building another and better walls for our customers, but we building real innovation cathedrals for them. My responsibility as central CTO was: - last responsibility for technology part of projects - recruiting of key people - early solution designs for new projects - cross-country project delivery - communication with customers - managing of technology delivery department (about 100 people)

  • Head of CIO Office at Českomoravská stavební spořitelna
    May 2012 - Aug 2018 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    • Management, review and update of IT strategy, preparation of governance Business Strategy • Responsibility for project management office and project portfolio for entire bank • Planning and realization of investments in hardware, software and services for IT • Leading from 18 up to 23 employees directly • Cooperation on the selection of suppliers and communication with them • Other areas of responsibility: IT budget, IT security, Service Level management, Release and Vendor management, IT processes, Testing

  • CIO at OSA – Ochranný svaz autorský
    Oct 2009 - Jul 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Restoration of IT processes • Ensuring the fluent provision of IT services, suppliers, and communication • Responsible for IT budget • Staffing, HR management • Cooperation with the trade unions at the international level regarding the use of foreign security technology • Direct reporting to the Chairman

  • IT/COO and CTO at Corenet
    Aug 2009 - Jul 2011 · 2 yrs

    • Creation of Supply Department • Responsible for recruitment • Maintaining a stable Cash Flow (black numbers after the first year of operation) • Realization of products training (especially SugarCRM) • Setting up and securing all basic processes: development, support, supply, finance management, operation