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Dan

Use Technology to make impact. Advise companies on how to make their investments in AI.

About Me

As a Technology and Innovation Leader with over 15 years of experience orchestrating large-scale digital transformations and multi-million dollar technology portfolios, I am writing to express my strong interest in joining Humiint as a Fractional Strategic Board Advisor. My career has been defined by a unique blend of deep technical engineering, executive financial stewardship, and my current work providing strategic advisory to equity investors on AI and data governance. In my current role as a Technical Consultant and Advisor for Arbolus/AdvisoryCloud, I provide strategic oversight to startups and investors, helping them optimize technical resource allocation and maintain operational continuity within fixed budget constraints. I have successfully delivered change management services that resulted in measurable operational efficiency gains. This experience directly aligns with Humiint’s mission to provide founders with trusted, independent counsel during critical growth phases.

Jurisdiction

United States | France | Germany | Romania | Denmark | Sweden

Notable Employer

  • Portfolio Manager/Project manager – Software Portfolio and Strategy at Shell, Houston, TX, USA
  • Deployment Manager at Shell, Houston, TX, USA
  • Business Advisor – Software Portfolio and Strategy at Shell, Houston, TX, USA
  • Regional Workflow Consultant – Americas at Shell Oil Company, Houston, TX, USA
  • Geophysicist at Shell International, Rijswijk, The Netherlands

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Technical Consultant & Advisor (Contract)ARBOLUS / ADVISORYCLOUD
2025 - Present

• Strategic advisory to equity investors on engineering tech, AI, and data governance for IT strategy and implication on optimizing technical resource allocation and ensuring operational continuity within fixed budget constraints.. • Delivered change management and strategic technology advisory services to startups, resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency.

Portfolio Manager/Project manager – Software Portfolio and Strategy NotableShell, Houston, TX, USA
2022 - 2025

• Collaborated with a global team to implement a digitalization strategy, managing a $30M budget and influencing $60M in IT expenditures across 30 ventures. • Optimized portfolio and demand processes, resulting in a 20% cost reduction and enabling reinvestment in digital and AI-driven initiatives. • Partnered with stakeholders and vendors to design a long-term digitalization strategy that integrated engineering systems with SAP S/4HANA to enhance safety and efficiency. • Utilized Microsoft Power Apps to integrate raw data streams with ERP systems and reporting dashboards. • Oversaw transformation projects with robust IT reporting, achieving KPIs and enhancing stakeholder engagement by roughly 15%. • Developed IT governance and Cybersecurity strategies that will minimize risk associated with cloud deployment and adoption of new technologies.

Deployment Manager NotableShell, Houston, TX, USA
2012 - 2018

• Led a global team of 12 specialists across five continents in support and deployment functions. • Coordinated migration of storage and compute resources from five global data centers to the cloud, reducing downtime by approximately 20%. • Collaborated with the M&A team to integrate acquired technology systems, ensuring seamless regional operations. • Drove IT capability enhancements by optimizing data governance and enterprise architecture in global deployments. • Implemented process improvements that enhanced cybersecurity and enforced IT governance.

Business Advisor – Software Portfolio and StrategyNotableShell, Houston, TX, USA
2018 - 2021

• Managed an $8M annual budget for software licensing, ensuring cost efficiency and competitiveness of in-house development solutions. • Led digitalization initiatives including AI integration and cloud migration, delivering measurable gains in operational efficiency. • Supervised IT solution implementations, enhancing system integrity and compliance with financial requirements by roughly 15%. • Guided client discussions to refine digital and marketing strategies, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives. • Manage technology risk. Ensure cybersecurity and regulatory compliance for SAAS solutions.

Regional Workflow Consultant – AmericasNotableShell Oil Company, Houston, TX, USA
2009 - 2012

• Successfully built and trained a cross-functional team of professionals, ready to deploy and support proprietary technologies, enhancing technical skills and reaching adoption growth rates of 100% per year (double the number of users year on year). • Provided technology advice to IT/IM managers and scientists in 3 businesses across the Americas, supporting 600 direct customers and 2000 technology users. • Used LEAN methodologies to identify misalignments between data, infrastructure, technology, and user demands, resulting in streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency.

Geophysicist – Geocomputing Consultant Shell International, Rijswijk, The Netherlands
2003 - 2009

• Deployed proprietary subsurface technology outside the Americas, achieving full rollout in 5 years and shifting budgets to internal software development. • Partnered with business units to drive operational efficiency through new technology, prioritizing user experience and interface improvements. • Managed stakeholder expectations and ensured seamless technology transitions.

Geophysicist NotableShell International, Rijswijk, The Netherlands
2001 - 2003

• Seismic Interpretation and Visualization technologies: Development, Consulting, Training

Geophysicist – Head of Exploration ComputingBrunei Shell Petroleum, Seria, Brunei Darussalam
1997 - 2001

• Implemented advanced seismic interpretation tools, boosting data analysis by 30%. • Oversaw VR-ready computing and large-scale storage for optimal performance.

Head of ITShell Romania Exploration BV, Bucharest, Romania
1992 - 1997

• Improved geo-scientific computing systems, boosting data analysis by 10%.

Research Engineer Master SA, Bucharest, Romania
1986 - 1990

• Developed a mathematical model of thermal and hydraulic processes in an engine, improving model accuracy by 30% through precise calibration and data interpretation.

Education

Masters of EngineeringPolytechnic Institute | Romania-Bucharest
1982 - 1986
Doctorate of EngineeringPolytechnic Institute | Romania-Bucharest
1990 - 1992

Certification

Total Certifications1

Certified SAFe® 5 Product Owner/Product Manager

Scaled Agile, Inc.

2018 - 2020

Skills

Core skills10
Languages6

Skills

CxO Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Change Management
Financial Stewardship
IT Governance
Risk Management (RAID)
Digital Transformation
Data Governance
Enterprise Architecture
Business Alignment

Languages

English
Danish
Dutch
Romanian
French
Spanish

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