Nuno Bandarra - Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant
Consultancy Services & Experience

Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Cloud Resilience.

Group Resilience & DR Senior Partner at Flutter Entertainment, ex-Global Department Manager for Cloud Availability & Service Continuity at Temenos (supporting 100+ banking clients worldwide), and ex-Senior DR Engineer at Finastra. Specializing in DORA, NIS2, ISO 22301 regulatory defense and AWS & Azure Multi-Region Cloud DR.

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Rate Matrix

Service Tiers & Pricing

Tiered based on strategic impact, technical risk, and engagement model.

Tier 1Executive & Regulatory

Strategic Resilience & Governance

€125 – €160 / hr(~$140 – $180)

Enterprise BC/DR policy standards, regulatory audit defense (DORA, NIS2, ISO 22301, FFIEC), target operating models, C-suite / Board risk roadmaps.

Key Deliverables:
Enterprise BC/DR policy standards & Target Operating Models
Regulatory audit defense (DORA, NIS2, ISO 22301, FFIEC)
C-suite and Board of Directors risk roadmaps
Global IT & Cyber Resilience Policy governance
Fixed project milestones or fractional advisory retainerInquire on Tier 1
Tier 2Cloud & Infrastructure

Technical DR Architecture & SaaS BCP

€100 – €125 / hr(~$110 – $140)

Multi-region cloud failover architectures (AWS/Azure), third-party SaaS dependency fallback plans, PACE framework design, multi-brand portfolio recovery strategies.

Key Deliverables:
Multi-region cloud failover architectures (AWS / Azure)
Third-party SaaS dependency fallback plans
PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) framework design
Multi-brand portfolio recovery strategies
Short-to-mid term contract or dedicated part-time blocks (15–20 hrs/wk)Inquire on Tier 2
Tier 3Tabletop & BIA

Testing Facilitation & BIA Programs

€85 – €105 / hr(~$95 – $120)

Designing enterprise simulation tabletop exercises, conducting multi-tier Business Impact Analyses (BIA), and executing end-to-end failover test cycles.

Key Deliverables:
Enterprise simulation tabletop exercises & ransomware drills
Multi-tier Business Impact Analyses (BIA) & RTO/RPO mapping
End-to-end failover test cycles & dry-runs
Remediation plans and gap mitigation
Time & materials (T&M) or project-based packageInquire on Tier 3
Tier 4Operational Playbooks

Tactical Runbook Authoring & Support

€65 – €85 / hr(~$70 – $95)

Hands-on application recovery runbook writing, basic documentation updates, and standard compliance evidence collection.

Key Deliverables:
Hands-on application recovery runbooks
Documentation updates & standard compliance evidence
Operational incident escalation & CMDB alignment
Subcontract or delivered within a broader advisory scopeInquire on Tier 4

Alternative Packaging Models

Specialized retainers and turnkey fixed-scope packages.

Flat Retainer

Fractional Head of Resilience / Advisory Retainer

~10–15 hours per week of senior oversight, steering committees, framework reviews, and audit readiness.

€4,500 – €6,500 / month
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Fixed Deliverable Fee

Turnkey SaaS BCP & DR Assessment

Complete SaaS BCP & DR assessment for 20 enterprise applications (~20–25 days of high-efficiency execution).

€18,000 – €25,000
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Intensive Sprint

Emergency Crisis / High-Stakes Audit Sprint

2–4 week intensive preparation for impending regulatory audits (DORA, ISO 22301, FFIEC) or post-incident remediation.

€1,200 – €1,500 / day
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Career History

Experience & Track Record

Extracted directly from verified roles and deliverables.

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Flutter EntertainmentMar 2025 – PresentBucharest, Romania · Remote

Group Resilience & DR Senior Partner

Leading the Group Resilience & Disaster Recovery function across Flutter's global brand portfolio (including FanDuel, Betfair, Sky Bet, PokerStars, and Sportsbet) providing strategic oversight, frameworks, and on-demand advisory. Facilitating group-wide adoption of the Global IT & Cyber Resilience Policy Standard to safeguard critical IT assets and ensure recovery processes align with Group business objectives.

TemenosJan 2023 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mosBucharest, Romania · Remote

Global Cloud Availability and Service Continuity | Department Manager

Led the Cloud Availability and Service Continuity department, ensuring global resilience and operational continuity. Managed a Disaster Recovery (DR) team supporting 100+ clients worldwide, acting as technical advisor to C-level management. Drove strategic initiatives as Cloud Architecture Board and Operational Readiness Board member, overseeing department management, budgeting, and process improvements.

FinastraJul 2020 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mosBucharest, Romania · Remote

Senior Disaster Recovery Engineer

Managed disaster recovery (DR) strategy, compliance, and operational resilience for Finastra's global financial services. Led cross-functional teams to ensure business continuity, regulatory adherence, and infrastructure readiness. Supported internal and external audits aligning with financial regulatory standards (FFIEC, OSFI, ISO 27001). Conducted Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and ensured zero downtime during system transitions through pre-go-live DR testing.

EricssonSep 2015 – Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 10 mosBucharest, Romania & Lisbon, Portugal

Incident Manager & Managed Services Consultant / Shift Leader

Managed critical incidents in a 24/7 operations environment, ensuring rapid service restoration and minimal downtime for global telecom clients. Led shift operations, cross-functional incident bridges, and managed a 12-person consultancy team.

VodafoneNov 2012 – Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mosLisbon, Portugal

RAN Engineer & Core Network Engineer

Provided technical support and optimization for Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Network infrastructure, ensuring network performance, reliability, high availability, and service quality for Vodafone's mobile and fixed networks.

Verified Licenses & Certifications
AWS Agentic AI Demonstrated (Amazon Web Services)
AWS Cloud Quest: Solutions Architect & Networking
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Google Stakeholder Management Specialization
Google AI Essentials & People Management Specializations
NATO / UE - Security Clearance (GNS Portugal)
ITIL 4 Foundation (AXELOS Global Best Practice)
Managing Project Risks and Changes (UC Irvine)
Microsoft Azure: Backup and Disaster Recovery
LinkedIn Endorsements

Testimonials from Leadership

"I had the pleasure of working with Nuno on multiple projects from his position of Disaster Recovery Manager, myself being Cloud Delivery Manager, responsible to bring to cloud operational level core banking projects. Always action oriented and business driven, Nuno provided all the support needed to fulfill this important capability of disaster recovery to the banks."

Valentin Cristian
Cloud Delivery Manager
Temenos

"Nuno is an expert in his field, demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills in disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Their ability to anticipate potential risks and develop comprehensive recovery strategies has been invaluable to our organization. Nuno stands out for their excellent communication skills, conveying complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner."

Athena Pappa
Global Services Operations Director
Temenos

"Nuno's strategic mindset and thorough approach guarantee service continuity even in the most challenging scenarios. He is always several steps ahead, identifying risks, implementing robust mitigation strategies, and ensuring business operations remain unaffected."

Giorgos Gerogiannis
Head of Security Architecture
Temenos / Security Governance
Knowledge & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions on BC/DR engagement models, regulatory compliance, and rates.

Direct Engagement

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Targeted direct outreach for UK, US, DACH, and Nordics enterprises. Standard advisory rate anchor: €110 – €135/hour.