Deutsche Telekom

Senior Partnering and Business Development Manager

Collaboration & Innovation Workshop Facilitator 

I design and facilitate 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 to help 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 boost collaboration, tackle complex challenges, and drive innovation. My workshops focus on delivering 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that can be implemented immediately—no fluff, just real results.

If your team is ready to 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and work more effectively, and feel more engaged - 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁!

Collaboration & Innovation Workshop Facilitator

Hrvatski Telekom

Senior Product Development Manager

Senior Voice Services Development and Integration Specialist

Planning and Deployment Specialist

Deutsche Telekom AG

Technical Sales Manager @Business Development & Innovation

Partnering // Business Development // Innovation Facilitation @Deutsche Telekom // M.Eng & EMBA

Have you ever been in a meeting where everyone knows something's off, but no one addresses it? Deadlines pile up, communication breaks down, and progress stalls...

Over my 15+ years at Deutsche Telekom, I've seen even the best teams struggle—not because the work is too hard, but because the right conversations aren't happening.

I've been in those moments of unspoken tension when competing priorities overwhelm teams, and projects slow down—not due to complexity but because we weren't aligned.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆, 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄.

By the way—one more "synergy" training isn't the answer!

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻.

I facilitate practical, hands-on workshops that spark open conversations, build trust, and foster collaboration. I take pride in helping teams work through challenges and achieve more in a short time than they ever expected.

How I Help:

• 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: I guide your team through real problems, creating practical solutions.

• 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀: Every team is unique. I design sessions specifically for your needs, whether it's trust-building, accountability, creativity, or problem-solving.

• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: I leverage LEGO® Serious Play®, Design Thinking, and other methods — but the focus is always on results, not just the tools.

• 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: I'm all about long-term improvement, not just quick fixes.

• 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻: If you want a fun LEGO playing event that's cool, but I can't help you with that —my workshops are focused on solving real challenges. Fun is the result of the hard work.

Alongside my role at Deutsche Telekom, where I build innovative products with partners, I'm excited to offer my facilitation expertise to new teams outside the company.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁? 

Let's connect!

I'm currently offering 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗢® 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆® workshops for tech teams looking to boost collaboration—no risk, just real, measurable results.

Why free? 

While I’ve sharpened my skills internally, I’m eager to work with new teams and gain fresh perspectives outside the company. This is a no-risk way for you to try a proven approach that delivers results and for me to meet diverse, high-impact teams.

Interested? 

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗽!

Ivan Karačić

DevOps Engineer 5G 

Design and development lead of a multi-vendor automation framework with a focus on Test Automation and Continuous Deployment. Using agile methodologies (Kanban and Scrum) on a daily basis, built around open source tools like Jenkins, Elasticsearch, Github using Python and already existing load generators (Landslide Spirent)

Managing suppliers in the introduction/developing new functionalities/technologies in the field of virtualization and cloudification with focus on VNF/NFVi

Solution developer and designer of new features and services for mobile networks

Senior System Expert Mobile Packet Core

Responsible for development of E2E designs for Telekom Deutschlan Mobile Packet Core Platform

Platform engineer 2G/3G/4G mobile core network system with a focus on gateway (S-GW, P-GW, and GGSN)

Mobile Packet Core Expert

- Team member of TeraStream project phase 1
- Development, planning, dimensioning, budgeting and deployment of Metro Aggregation Network
- Revision and development of new IP transport services etc. MBB, QoS update, WS...
- Perform documentation preparation including HLD, LLD

Senior Network Platform Planning and Development Specialist

Project : MPLS based Metro Ethernet network

- Define technical requirements(Requirement Specification, Development) and document plans for project lifecycle deployment including the scheduling of project deliverables, budgets(CAPEX&OPEX) and timelines
- Develop an appropriately detailed project plan and project charter
- Report project status and apprise management of issues requiring resolution in order to maintain progress on a timely basis
- Analyze, prepare and document operational procedures and technical guidelines (Testing, Acceptance, Procurement, Implementation,Integration)
- Manage large scale systems, network deployment projects with full oversight for design, development, deployment and production(Rollout, Operation)
- Conduct inter-functional area or inter-departmental project meetings; Meet with business process owners and other appropriate personnel to identify the project’s goals, objectives, critical success factors and success measures
- Proven ability to resolve complex problems, quickly diagnosing and identifying issues and determining the proper resolutions

Network Implementation Project Manager

-  Development, planning, dimensioning, budgeting and deployment of Metro Ethernet aggregation networks
-  Technical leader in RFx procurement process, defining technical specifications, technical procurement committee coordination, evaluation and analysis of offered technical documentation, and contracting
-  Team member of first Croatian test and commercial LTE deployment. Responsible for transport network and for presentation of test LTE deployment to employees and media http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyjtK8PcaLs 
-  Current Cost Accounting, Top-down Long Run Incremental Costing and Analysis of Bottom up cost modelling of Metro Ethernet Aggregation network
-  Technical support, reporting and cost analysis to other company departments (etc. Wholesale, Regulatory ...)

Network Platform Planning and Deployment Specialist

Synergy Sports Technology, LLC

- Real-Time Ontology Logging  ; Digital Video Editing

Phase One Logger

T-Mobile Croatia Ltd.

As I gain scholarship from T-Mobile Croatia Ltd., on my request I've started internship. 

- Support to planning and development of IP/MPLS based backbone network for Mobile Core Network
- Introducing to 2G & 3G Mobile Core Network ; Testing & Deployment of R4

Internship

Red Bull Adria d.o.o.

Main task is to be eyes and ears of Red Bull in student campuses and Universities. Working with students organizations and supporting their projects. I had experience working with different students and their organizations, Eestec, Best, Aegee, students from Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, etc. Continuously trying to bring and connect a Red Bull brand to all students projects and make this brand a synonym for drink when you have an extra effort or when you need to be more focused.
I had opportunity to work on different Red Bull projects, from sports to all music and cultural projects like Red Bull Music Academy parties and workshops, like Red Bull Cliff Diving and see how does project management works in practice. I had opportunity of working with very interesting, ambitious and intelligent people in the Red Bull company and to work with really interesting people from all areas that Red Bull brand covers with his projects, music, culture, extreme sports and student projects. So many good things happened during my current career as Red Bull SBM, I learned a lot and can't wait for new and exciting projects and experiences.

Communicate the Red Bull brand through creative and interesting marketing projects to our core target group.
- Implementing the Red Bull marketing mix on/off student campuses
- Event management support at the Red Bull sports, culture and music events
- Supporting the sales teams by collecting data from the market

Student Brand Manager

Siemens

Installing and configuring new hardware and software. Performing initial setup, software installation, testing.

Troubleshooting hardware/software problems and system failures.

Performing maintenance of personal computers and performance tuning.

Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc through AD

Assistant System Administrator

Ernst & Young

Preparing written communications such as audit reports, client correspondence, memos, and other working papers that document the procedures performed, findings, and conclusions.

Participating in the development of audit objectives, scope and audit and will execute during the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of engagements, under supervision of Senior - IT Internal Auditor.

Internship in IT audit

Senior Mobile and Fixed data network expert with 10 years industry experience. Results-driven, customer-focused, analytical engineer and project lead.Proud husband and father of two daughters and passionate for outdoor sports.

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