Enterprise IT Management & Governance
Cătălin Stoiovici
Head of Engineering, CAPCO
Catalin is Head of Development at NTT Data UK & Ireland, recognized for his strategic insight and strong leadership. Driven by a “Fail Fast, Learn Faster” philosophy, he has managed multi-million-dollar budgets and led transformative engineering initiatives to boost efficiency and accelerate release cycles.
Beyond his leadership, Catalin is a dedicated coach and mentor, committed to talent development and building a thriving engineering culture. His commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in his frequent industry speaking engagements, where he shares insights and stays at the forefront of emerging tech trends.
Course syllabus
1
Buy vs Build vs Partner
• Strategies and frameworks for sourcing decisions • Vendor management, ecosystem partnerships, and governance considerations • Case Study: Microsoft & OpenAI Partnership
2
Cloud for Execs
• Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Strategies • Vendor Lock-In and Reversibility • Enhanced FinOps Practices • Cloud Governance and Compliance
3
Strategic Alignment and Portfolio Management
• Connecting strategy to execution through OKRs and KPIs • Portfolio Prioritization Techniques • Continuous Portfolio Review and Adjustment
4
Effective Teamwork and Agile Practices
• Scaling Agile Frameworks • Measurement and Continuous Improvement • Building Psychological Safety and a Continuous Learning Culture
5
Operational Excellence
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Principles • Continuous Compliance and Security Integration (DevSecOps) • Proactive resilience with chaos engineering
6
IT Security and Compliance
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) Essentials • Security by Design • Global Compliance Trends
7
How GenAI Transforms the IT Industry
• GenAI Use Cases Beyond Development • Ethical Considerations and Data Governance • Case Study: GitHub Copilot at Microsoft/GitHub
8
Sustainable and Responsible IT Practices
• Why Sustainability Matters in IT (2025 and Beyond) • Green IT Fundamentals • Sustainable Architecture and Software Design • Aligning IT Strategy with ESG Goals
