Radion Barakov
Independent Operations Consultant
With 10+ years of experience, I help founders build scalable, efficient operations while keeping their core business intact. Beginning in technical operations, I discovered my passion for enabling business owners and creatives to turn vision into execution, through technology and systems. I work directly with founders to bridge the gap between strategy and delivery using simple, high-impact frameworks that reduce inefficiencies and enable sustainable growth.
🎯 My Value: Many businesses struggle with operational inefficiencies that traditional consultancy often overlooks. Drawing on technical expertise and cross-cultural business experience, I identify hidden challenges and translate complexity into clear, actionable strategies that can actually be implemented, delivering consistent results across industries and geographies.
Independent Experience
Operations Consultant
Coached a solopreneur in establishing structured business processes and supplier relationships for their clothing brand, developed a business plan and soft-launch strategy, then transitioned operational responsibilities to brand founder while continuing to advise on long-term growth and refinement. Built operational foundations for a Netherlands-based fashion startup, overseeing the full project life-cycle from initial concept through sample production to market-ready operations, and supported its launch into sales.
Strategic Advisor
Provided strategic advisory during early growth stages to guide a mobile-retail startup from one location to a multi-store branded chain. Transformed unpredictable operations into a structured model that achieved sustained 10% monthly revenue growth over 12 consecutive months. Reduced operational waste by over 30% through workflow optimization and developed a full digital infrastructure from scratch.
Professional Experience
Business Consultant - Min. of Justice & Security - Gouda
Led digital-innovation initiatives and provided AI governance expertise based on hands-on implementation. Drove organizational transformation as principal advisor on workforce optimization and Agile adoption across multiple departments. Managed a DevOps team of 8–12, increasing delivery velocity and acting as strategic liaison between operations and executive stakeholders.
Consultant - Randstad Yacht - Utrecht
Yacht's Podcast Host
Created and launched the “Young Professional’s Guide” podcast to build thought leadership and improve brand engagement, while also supporting talent acquisition efforts and internal knowledge sharing across the consulting network.
Project Leader - ArtEZ University
Led a 6-person team to implement an enterprise financial system for a 5,000+ member university community. Delivered the project on time and within budget, ensuring zero operational disruption during the critical payment system transition.
Office 365 Consultant - Utrecht UAS
Consulted on an Office 365 governance for 50,000+ university users and in a DevOps team leading the Agile transformation of the Organization. Prioritized execution for COVID-19 digitalization efforts, ensuring uninterrupted academic operations during the remote transition.
IT Consultant - Gibson
Partnered with the European Head of IT to lead Azure migration and infrastructure modernization across multiple European sites. Improved operational reliability and achieved high user adoption through targeted training and communication initiatives.
Continuity Engineer - Sentia - Utrecht
Maintained 24/7 infrastructure operations for a major Amsterdam financial institution. Automated and monitored critical systems, eliminating over 20 hours per week of manual processes while adhering to enterprise-grade security protocols.
Backup Lead - IPsoft - Amsterdam
Oversaw global backup operations for multiple clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading a full infrastructure modernization. Transformed legacy systems into streamlined automated workflows, substantially improving operational efficiency of received tasks.
Ready to Scale Your Business?
From startup founders needing operational structure to established businesses optimising growth, I cut through complexity to deliver simple, proven solutions that scale.
Looking for a Growth Partner?🎯 I help founders cut through operational complexity that traditional consultants miss, delivering simple solutions with proven results across sectors.
