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István Csányi

István Csányi

Summary

I am a versatile and innovative professional with over 25 years of experience in technology, project management, and strategic leadership. My expertise spans across various industries, including telecommunications, lighting, and space technology. With a strong foundation in data architecture, innovation, and project management, I have consistently delivered results in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key strengths include:

  • Proven track record in developing and managing ESA research projects, including successful proposal writing, negotiation, and project execution.
  • Extensive experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven approach, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
  • Expertise in innovation management and emerging technologies, including big data and IoT applications.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Hungarian and English, facilitating effective international partnerships.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing technological landscapes and industry requirements.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Innovation Officer /Senior Application Architect

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions
2017.04 - Current

I am instrumental in developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge technologies and industry trends, particularly in cloud computing and telecommunications.

  • Develop and implement operational processes and specify tools for system-related projects, skills that are directly transferable to assessing and promoting industry capabilities in the space sector.
  • Present complex technical concepts to German product and service management, highlighting my ability to facilitate communication between entities and stakeholders.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends, which is crucial for developing and maintaining knowledge of space-related capabilities in Hungary.
  • Analyze and improve processes, contributing to increased efficiency and innovation within the organization, skills that would be valuable in supporting the growth of the Hungarian space industry.

Senior Data Architect / SAP Variant Configurator

CURRENT, POWERED BY GE
2016.01 - 2017.01

I demonstrated skills directly applicable to the Industrial Coordinator position, particularly in developing and maintaining in-depth knowledge of industry capabilities, data management, and fostering collaboration:

  • Reduced data delivery and SKU listing time to 1 day for approximately 1,300,000 variants across 17 product groups, illustrating my skills in improving efficiency and promoting innovation within the organization
  • Developed and implemented data architecture solutions, including ETL templates and multi-layer data extracts, demonstrating my capacity to assess and promote industry capabilities
  • Conducted business analysis, event modeling, and database design and optimization, showcasing analytical skills crucial for assessing industry capabilities and providing advisory services
  • Effectively articulated reasoning for data model design decisions and incorporated team feedback, demonstrating strong communication skills essential for outreach activities and stakeholder management

Senior Innovation Expert

CURRENT, POWERED BY GE
2015.01 - 2016.01

Critical Innovation team member identifying and developing data filtering rules, patterns, and evaluating results.

  • Served as a critical member of the Innovation team, showcasing my ability to assess and promote industry capabilities in emerging technologies.
  • Designed and implemented a "Living Lab" at a key customer account, featuring an image pattern recognition-based vision system. This experience highlights my capacity to facilitate communication between different entities and promote innovative solutions.
  • Built, configured, and programmed a Raspberry Pi cluster and installed a big data Apache Hadoop system, demonstrating my ability to develop and maintain knowledge of cutting-edge technologies relevant to the space sector.
  • Utilized Apache Hadoop-based big data solutions to create data service products, illustrating my skills in data analysis and product development that could be valuable for assessing space industry capabilities.
  • Tested distributed computing system viability for in-situ image processing, showcasing my ability to evaluate and promote innovative technologies that could be applicable to the space industry.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop future GE Lighting technologies based on product testing information, demonstrating my capacity to foster partnerships and connect stakeholders across different domains.

Global Functional Leader / SAP PLM

CURRENT, POWERED BY GE
2013.01 - 2014.12

Led and developed a team responsible for delivering product regulations and compliance functionalities. Implemented SAP Product Lifecycle Management module globally through collaboration with cross-functional, multinational groups in the U.S., India, and Hungary.

  • .Led a cross-functional, multinational team responsible for implementing SAP Product Lifecycle Management module globally, showcasing my ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders and manage international partnerships1
  • .Guided the critical SAP ERP upgrade team, developing data migration and analytical strategies, demonstrating my capacity to assess and improve industry capabilities1
  • .Successfully introduced a complex business module globally within 18 months, highlighting my project management skills and ability to deliver results efficiently1
  • .Developed a technical Bill-of-Material system that compared material composition against over 5000 country-specific regulations, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex regulatory environments relevant to the space industry1
  • .Created a core regulatory product database by developing a correlation between SKUs and eligible sales countries, showcasing my skills in data management and industry knowledge development1
  • .Implemented automated regulatory checks in the product development process, illustrating my ability to integrate compliance and quality assurance into industrial processes1
  • Analyzed big data to create an importance ranking of 24,000 SKUs, demonstrating analytical skills crucial for assessing industry capabilities and providing advisory services

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary

Master of Science - Physics

University of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary

Bachelor of Arts - High School Teaching

University of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary

Certificate - Six Sigma Black Belt

GE Lighting
Cleveland, OH, USA

Certificate - Technical Leadership Program (3.5 Years)

GE Lighting
Budapest, Hungary & Cleveland, OH, USA

Skills

    Advisory Services

    Industry Knowledge and Analysis

    Project and Program Management

    Business Process Improvement

    Stakeholder Management

    Data Architecture and Analysis

    Quality Systems and Standards

    Strategic Planning

    Technology Assessment

    International Networking

    Strategic Communication

    Cross-functional Team Leadership

Hobbies

- Genealogy                                             - Audiobooks 

- Everything technical & gadgets       - Traveling, hiking


Languages

Hungarian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Elementary
A2

Accomplishments

    US Patent: Solar Hybrid Photobioreactor, Patent US20120156762 A1, 2012.

    CEO Award: „World Class Project Management for Lighting Experience Center”

Timeline

Innovation Officer /Senior Application Architect

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions
2017.04 - Current

Senior Data Architect / SAP Variant Configurator

CURRENT, POWERED BY GE
2016.01 - 2017.01

Senior Innovation Expert

CURRENT, POWERED BY GE
2015.01 - 2016.01

Global Functional Leader / SAP PLM

CURRENT, POWERED BY GE
2013.01 - 2014.12

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Szeged

Master of Science - Physics

University of Szeged

Bachelor of Arts - High School Teaching

University of Szeged

Certificate - Six Sigma Black Belt

GE Lighting

Certificate - Technical Leadership Program (3.5 Years)

GE Lighting
István Csányi