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Mihail Turcanu

Mihail Turcanu

Santa Cruz De Tenerife

Summary

Results-oriented professional transitioning from a successful 10+ year career in cultural project management to the IT industry, bringing proven leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. Holds AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and has gained hands-on experience in designing and deploying scalable cloud solutions within a collaborative team environment. Proficient in core AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS) with a focus on reliability and cost optimization. Eager to leverage transferable skills and technical knowledge to contribute to innovative cloud computing and AI initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cloud Support Specialist

Samantha International
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked alongside AWS Cloud Architect to create bespoke cloud infrastructure tailored to client requirements.
  • Assisted in deploying, configuring, and managing AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS, ensuring operational efficiency and scalability.
  • As part of the team, conducted basic troubleshooting and resolved technical issues related to cloud environments, contributing to enhanced system reliability.
  • Monitored cloud environments using AWS CloudWatch and provided insights for optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs.

Community and Communication Manager

Artcor - Center for Creative Industries
Chisinau
03.2019 - 12.2024
  • Fostered collaboration projects through facilitation of diverse groups at Artcor.
  • Assessed customer needs to create tailored development strategies.
  • Enabled access to critical skills and assets required for idea formulation and implementation.
  • Coordinated various community events at Artcor.
  • Helped communities create and organize their events at Artcor.
  • Organized collaborative projects across different sectors.
  • Managed planning and implementation of events such as conferences, exhibitions, meetups to enhance engagement at Artcor.
  • Managed the Artcor communications division to provide comprehensive support for all initiatives using various media.
  • Produced material covering Artcor resident groups, firms, and individuals.
  • Oversaw production and delivery of comprehensive PR documents showcasing Artcor's projects and successes.

Short-term consultant

The National Office for Vine and Wine
Chisinau
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw creative processes for The National Office for Vine and Wine.
  • Produced concise briefs for numerous projects such as National Wine Day.
  • Sourced creative enterprises to participate in upcoming project proposals.
  • Assessed submitted applications.
  • Coordinated execution of communication materials.

Short-term consultant

Chemonics International Inc.
Chisinau
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Conceptualized strategic direction and core principles for Artcor Creative HUB.
  • Developed comprehensive operational plan for initial 12 months at Artcor.
  • Oversaw the end-to-end development of Artcor's branding elements such as name selection, logo design, and core messages.
  • Established foundational ideals by defining the strategic vision, core values, objectives, and goals at Artcor.

Creative Communication Director

locals.md
Chisinau
08.2011 - 03.2019
  • Designed and executed innovative marketing strategies for customers.
  • Enhanced conventional communication strategies by adopting new technologies.
  • Coordinate design and journalism teams to produce campaigns that achieve significant social influence.

Project Manager

1090 Studio
Chisinau
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Oversaw operations in an independent studio designed for up-and-coming artists.
  • Provided free workspace in city center with focus on social issues of importance through community events.
  • Coordinated a final exhibition event attended by hundreds of visitors.

Managing Partner

Tipografia 5
Chisinau
06.2013 - 12.2016
  • Pioneered the establishment of Chișinău's first independent Creative Center.
  • Launched an innovative project in central Chisinau within a post-industrial space.
  • Directed creative concepts and played a key role in the platform's inception.
  • Operated as a focal point of Chisinau's cultural life by organizing diverse events for almost three years.

Head of Artr / Creative Director

Urban Post Creative Agency
Chisinau
09.2010 - 05.2014
  • Delivered creative services to various industries, including telecommunications and pharmaceuticals, at a leading agency.
  • Led creative team to meet commercial client requirements.
  • Executed complex campaigns encompassing various communication forms like video ads and interactive material.
  • Coordinated efforts with client marketing departments.

Education

Program Alumni -

Culture & Creativity Leaders of Moldova
Chisinau
09.2018

Diploma in Cultural Management -

Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM)
Kraków, Poland
03.2015

Certificate in Arts Management Studies -

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts of Moldova
Chisinau
08.2003

Skills

  • Technical Skills:
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch)
  • AWS AI Fundamentals (AWS Bedrock, AWS SageMaker)
  • Agile Project Management

  • Soft Skills:
  • Leadership and Collaboration
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - November, 2024
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner - November, 2024
  • Agile Scum & Kanban Project Management , AdCognosse - November 2019

Hobbies and Interests

  • Technology and Innovation: Following tech podcasts and online publications, exploring new software.
  • Cultural Engagement: Attending modern art exhibitions, participating in creative community events, exploring diverse culinary experiences (including WSET Level 2 wine appreciation).
  • Personal Development: Engaging with educational podcasts and documentaries, particularly in the fields of history and science.
  • Family and Learning: Spending quality time with family, fostering a love of learning and discovery in my son.

Languages

Romanian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

  • Ion Scorobogaci, Managing director at Samantha International, info@samantha-international.com, +373 (68) 302859
  • Viorica Cerbusca, Director of Artcor Creative HUB, v.cerbusca@artcor.md, +373 (69) 377711

Timeline

Cloud Support Specialist

Samantha International
01.2024 - 12.2024

Short-term consultant

The National Office for Vine and Wine
08.2019 - 12.2019

Community and Communication Manager

Artcor - Center for Creative Industries
03.2019 - 12.2024

Short-term consultant

Chemonics International Inc.
08.2017 - 03.2019

Project Manager

1090 Studio
01.2016 - 03.2018

Managing Partner

Tipografia 5
06.2013 - 12.2016

Creative Communication Director

locals.md
08.2011 - 03.2019

Head of Artr / Creative Director

Urban Post Creative Agency
09.2010 - 05.2014

Program Alumni -

Culture & Creativity Leaders of Moldova

Diploma in Cultural Management -

Visegrad Academy of Cultural Management (VACuM)

Certificate in Arts Management Studies -

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts of Moldova

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