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Ekaterina Gervassieva

Freelance AI Data Trainer – Bulgarian language

Ekaterina Gervassieva
Sofia, Bulgaria

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present
7 months

Freelance AI Data Trainer – Bulgarian language

Invisible Technologies

  • AI training for a large LLM project for one of the biggest players in the industry.
Jun 2024 - Feb 2025
9 months
Milan, Italy

Freelance Transition & Service Readiness Manager

Campari Group (Davide Campari N.V.)

  • Led end-to-end service readiness and transition for the Courvoisier integration program.
  • Designed and aligned new service models for infrastructure and applications.
  • Delivered knowledge transfer, handover to BAU, UAT coordination, and post go-live support.
  • Supported service catalogue audit, reporting structures, and onboarding of new applications.
  • Technologies: Confluence, LeanIX, ServiceNow, Draw.io.
Apr 2021 - Feb 2024
2 years 11 months
Bulgaria

Transition & Transformation Manager – Legal Services

UnitedLex

  • Delivered digital and operational transformation for clients such as Avaya, Microsoft, GSK (Haleon), and Accenture.
  • Designed and implemented legal service processes (e.g., contract support, IP management).
  • Developed automations, chatbots (WalkMe), websites, and client-facing tools.
  • Led client workshops, stakeholder engagement, and project governance setup.
  • Technologies: SharePoint, Vantage, WalkMe, Jira, Confluence, ClickUp.
Mar 2008 - Apr 2021
13 years 2 months

Global Transition Manager – Cloud & Communications

Atos/Unify (Siemens)

  • Managed global transitions across EMEA, North America, and APAC for 100+ enterprise clients.
  • Designed, transitioned, and optimized 95% of all cloud projects and 90% of strategic initiatives at Unify/Atos CCS.
  • Full-service lifecycle ownership: TOM design, service desk implementation, capacity planning, change/release/patch/back-up processes, configuration management.
  • Major programs: Cloud services implementation and migration; ServiceNow implementation and adoption; Unified Communications partner collaboration service design and implementation; cross-border service audits.
  • Technologies: GSI.Flow (inhouse Remedy-based SMS), GSI.CMDB (inhouse Oracle-based DB), SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, SAP, electronic bonding.
Jun 2005 - Mar 2008
2 years 10 months
Sofia, Bulgaria

PMO Manager

Vivacom

  • Oversaw change and cross-departmental project management in support of Bulgaria’s 3G network launch.
  • Conducted CR lifecycle oversight, project tracking, and executive reporting.
Oct 1996 - Jun 2005
8 years 9 months
Sofia, Bulgaria

Executive Assistant to Managing Partner

Deloitte & Touche Bulgaria

  • Supported executive operations, events, and compliance.
  • Led training and prepared documentation for regional operations and global compliance.

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology (13.5 years), Professional Services (11.5 years), Telecommunication (3 years), and Food and Beverage (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Telecommunication
Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (22 years), Information Technology (16.5 years), Legal (11.5 years), Human Resources (8.5 years), Project Management (5.5 years), and Product Development (0.5 years).

Operations
Information Technology
Legal
Human Resources
Project Management
Product Development

Summary

Highly experienced and results-driven Service Transition and Transformation Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex global initiatives across IT, telecoms, and legal services. Expert in transition planning, service readiness, TOM implementation, and process/service design, with 15+ years of hands-on leadership in enterprise transformation.

Adept at managing full lifecycle transitions, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional delivery in high-pressure, multicultural environments. Currently operating as a freelance consultant, bringing sharp strategic insight and execution capabilities.

Skills

  • Service Transition & Transformation

  • Service Readiness & Operational Handover

  • Target Operating Model (Tom) Design

  • Process Design & Service Modelling

  • Project Onboarding & Delivery

  • Stakeholder Management (C-level & Global)

  • Automation & Tool Integration

  • Itil Processes

  • Prince2

  • Scrum

  • Iso 20000

  • Itsm Implementation And Post Go-live Support

  • Digital Assistance And Chatbot/automated Walkthroughs Design And Configuration

  • Support For Mergers, Acquisitions And Divestures (Pmi, Pgls)

  • Ai Data Training

  • Service Mapping, Audit And Gap Analysis

  • Ms Office Suite

  • Jira

  • Servicenow

  • Sharepoint

  • Walkme

  • Vantage

  • Confluence

  • Clickup

  • Oracle Dbs

  • Sap (Basic)

  • Remedy

  • Unified Comms Systems

  • Global Traveller

  • Problem Solver

  • Negotiator

  • Relationship Builder

  • Fast Learner

Languages

Bulgarian
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

English Language School ‘G. Kirkov’

Grammar education, English focus · Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Burgas Free University

Master's degree · Management · Burgas, Bulgaria

Certifications & licenses

Certified ScrumMaster

PRINCE2 Foundation

PRINCE2 Practitioner

ISO/IEC 20000 Auditor

ITIL V2 Service Manager

ITIL V3 Foundation

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Where is Ekaterina based?

Ekaterina is based in Sofia, Bulgaria and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Ekaterina speak?

Ekaterina speaks the following languages: Bulgarian (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ekaterina have?

Ekaterina has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Ekaterina has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 9 months. Note that Ekaterina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ekaterina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ekaterina would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance AI Data Trainer – Bulgarian language, Freelance Transition & Service Readiness Manager, Transition & Transformation Manager – Legal Services.

What is Ekaterina's latest experience?

Ekaterina's most recent position is Freelance AI Data Trainer – Bulgarian language at Invisible Technologies.

What companies has Ekaterina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ekaterina has worked for Invisible Technologies, Campari Group (Davide Campari N.V.), UnitedLex, and Atos/Unify (Siemens).

Which industries is Ekaterina most experienced in?

Ekaterina is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Telecommunication. Ekaterina also has some experience in Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Ekaterina most experienced in?

Ekaterina is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Information Technology (IT), and Legal and Compliance. Ekaterina also has some experience in Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Product Development.

Which industries has Ekaterina worked in recently?

Ekaterina has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Ekaterina worked in recently?

Ekaterina has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Legal and Compliance.

What is Ekaterina's education?

Ekaterina holds a Master in Management from Burgas Free University.

Does Ekaterina have any certificates?

Ekaterina has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified ScrumMaster, PRINCE2 Foundation, and PRINCE2 Practitioner.

What is the availability of Ekaterina?

Ekaterina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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