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René Thorny

Businessdriven IT Manager

René Thorny
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
CONTACT INFORMATION
René Thorny | skovdiget 56 | 2880 Bagsværd | 40 8008 05 | rene@xolsen.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
With over ten years of leadership experience, including heading an IT department at BIQ responsible for developers, operations, and support teams, I have become skilled in managing IT teams. In this role, I have overseen various aspects, including full-stack development, end-to-end operations, and providing support for complex IT systems and technology products.

My time in this position has helped me develop expertise in strategic IT planning, technology innovation, and staff training. These skills have been crucial in creating and implementing solutions that improve our IT operations, make our systems more reliable, ensure data protection, increase operational efficiency, and move our older systems to the cloud.

I strongly believe that fostering a positive and thriving organizational culture is vital for success. Therefore, I focus on creating an environment that promotes well-being, encourages professional growth, and empowers our team to consistently deliver great results. This approach not only helps us excel in technology and compliance but also builds a supportive and thriving workplace, which is essential for our overall success.

As a leader, my mission goes beyond technology and compliance. I am dedicated to using emerging technologies to develop our IT department, create innovative solutions, ensure GDPR compliance, and enhance IT security and reliability. Additionally, I am committed to stabilizing our older systems, moving them to the cloud, and providing comprehensive training to our organization to improve our IT capabilities and readiness in the ever-changing tech landscape.
  • As a key member of the international leadership team at it-jobbank and StepStone, I spearheaded strategic planning and business development, managing a diverse team of four developers spread across Denmark, Poland, and Brussels within a matrix organization structure.

    • Strategic Planning & Execution in a Matrix Organization
    • Cross-Border Team Leadership (Denmark, Poland, Brussels)
    • Business Model Development & Forecasting
    • Budgeting & Vendor Management

    Directing the operation and development of Denmark's premier IT job bank platform, I led a multi-country developer team in enhancing a comprehensive enterprise system that included CRM, CMS, and customer service functions. This role entailed significant interface improvement, SEO and SEM optimization, and collaboration with the central office in Belgium.

    This cross-functional leadership and international coordination significantly enhanced the platform's reach and operational efficiency, reinforcing its leadership in the IT job market.

    Skills:
    Multinational Development Team Coordination | Strategic IT Project Management | Enterprise System Enhancement | Supplier Relationship Management | Business Support via Comprehensive IT Systems