Principal Technology Lead for AI, BI & Data | Software Architect
CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM
Driving the AI architectural strategy and adoption, leading the growth of the AI unit, and guiding team members' career paths.
Background.
Highlights of the companies and organisations that contributed to my development and that I shaped.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Present Oct 2022
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Nov 2023 Oct 2022
Principal Java Developer/Software Architect
CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM (FORMERLY - CN GROUP CZ, CZECH REPUBLIC)
Creating full-stack cutting-edge enterprise solutions for the aerospace industry, leading Java and AI communities.
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Oct 2022 Oct 2019
Senior Software Development Consultant (Java)
CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM (FORMERLY - CN GROUP CZ, CZECH REPUBLIC)
Creating full-stack cutting-edge enterprise solutions for supply chain using blockchain and for aerospace domains.
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Present Oct 2019
Java Tech Lead
FLATIRONS SOLUTIONS, UNITED STATES
Leading an international team - spread over 6 timezones, that handles designing and implementing Java-based frameworks for aerospace and defence customers (manufacturers and airlines).
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Jun 2021 Nov 2019
Java & SQL Trainer
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, ROMANIA
Teaching in a private programming academy - OOP and databases concepts for professionals focused on their technical growth.
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Sept 2019 Mar 2015
Senior Software Development Engineer
ORANGE, ROMANIA
Designing & implementing highly scalable frameworks for telco & fintech applications. Mentoring junior engineers.
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Mar 2015 Aug 2012
Software Development Engineer
ORANGE, ROMANIA
Developing and integrating solutions for telco applications.
STARTUPS
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Present Jul 2015
Co-Founder
TC, ROMANIA
Implementing technical solutions for non-technical businesses. Living in a software-based world.
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Apr 2018 Nov 2015
Co-Founder & CTO
QUESTO GLOBAL, ROMANIA
CONSULTANCY & FREELANCING
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Present Feb 2017
Co-Founder & Tech Partner
ALUMNI COMMUNITY OF
UNIVERSITY POLITEHNICA OF BUCHAREST, ROMANIADeveloping and integrating the web platform of our University alumni community.
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Present Oct 2016 (On hold between Mar 2020 and Mar 2022)
Solution Architect
CUIBUL ARTIȘTILOR, ROMANIA
Working with an NGO to design and implement a real-time booking web & mobile scalable framework.
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May 2021 May 2016
Head of Web & Founding Member
TEDxUPB, ROMANIA
Creating the booking, payment & check-in platforms for our local university TEDx event.
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2012 2005
Web developer & IT support technician
FREELANCER
Implementing presentation websites. Personal computers & gadgets troubleshooting.
TEACHING & MENTORING
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Jul 2019 Jul 2013
Diploma Coordinator & Teacher
FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY POLITEHNICA OF BUCHAREST, ROMANIAScientific diploma coordinator of 10 graduation projects (8 bachelors, 2 masters). Presenting technical topics during university's seminaries as an invitee of the faculty.
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2021 2019
Java & SQL Trainer
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, ROMANIA
Teaching in a private programming academy - OOP and databases concepts for professionals focused on their technical growth.
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Present Oct 2008
Volunteering Mentor
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Guiding next generations of IT leaders to build new projects and develop organisational cultures.
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2019 2013
Technical Mentor
ORANGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (OEP), ROMANIA
Teaching students with OEP scholarships, programming, telecommunications, and other related topics.
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2018 2016
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2019 2012
Training Center Coordinator
MobilPRO, CareerTeam & IT Dep by LSE, ROMANIA
Organizing the curricula and the events calendar and inviting the trainers to share their knowledge.
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Jul 015 Jul 2015
Soft Skills Trainer
RISE (by LSE), ROMANIA
Leadership, entrepreneurship and public speaking trainer for 20 participating students in an international Erasmus exchange programme.
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2015 2012
Tutoring students
FREELANCER
Coaching 5 students for their maths and physics baccalaureate exam and for informatics certification. Preparing 6 students from different universities (ASE, University of Bucharest, Spiru Haret, Dimitrie Cantemir, Romano-Americana and Hyperion) for the maths or informatics exams.
VOLUNTEERING
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Sep 2019 Oct 2017
Co-Founder & Investor
TOASTMASTERS UPB, ROMANIA
Supporting engineering students to develop their personal skills like leadership and public speaking, by following the prestigious methodology of Toastmasters International.
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Jul 2019 Mar 2016
Advisory Board Member
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Advising the Board regarding long-term strategy. Validating internal regulations and official documents. Improving the organizational structure.
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Apr 2019 Apr 2013
MobilPRO Co-Founder & Project Developer
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Coordinating a team of students and professors to organize the first international mobile applications contest for students in Romania and managing the software dev community & training and activities centre.
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Oct 2018 Oct 2012
CareerTeam Co-Founder & Project Developer
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA/NETHERANDS/MOLDOVA/TURKEY/AZERBAIJAN/MOROCCO
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Mar 2015 Oct 2010
Head of IT
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Creating and maintaining the organization's web platforms and databases. Growing the technical team.
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Sept 2014 Jan 2014
Building Automation Engineer & Webmaster
EFdeN, ROMANIA/FRANCE
Developing and implementing the building management system (BMS) using KNX technology on EFdeN's prototype, the team which represented Romania at Solar Decathlon Europe, Versailles 2014.
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Dec 2013 Dec 2009
Co-Founder
ALEARGA PENTRU VIATA (by LSE), ROMANIA
Organizing the first charitable cross in Romania, initiated in partnership with FC Sportul Studentesc.
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Jun 2012 Oct 2009
Sports Department Coordinator
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE)
Coordinating the department's activities and establishing partners & collaborations (Sports national federations, UEFA etc.).
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Mar 2016 Oct 2009
Board Member
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Developing the organizational culture and multidisciplinary projects in one of the most influential student NGOs in Romania.
VOLUNTEERING
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Sep 2019 Oct 2017
Co-Founder & Investor
TOASTMASTERS UPB, ROMANIA
Supporting engineering students to develop their personal skills like leadership and public speaking, by following the prestigious methodology of Toastmasters International.
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Jul 2019 Mar 2016
Advisory Board Member
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Advising the Board regarding long-term strategy. Validating internal regulations and official documents. Improving the organizational structure.
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Apr 2019 Apr 2013
MobilPRO Co-Founder & Project Developer
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Coordinating a team of students and professors to organize the first international mobile applications contest for students in Romania and managing the software dev community & training and activities centre.
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Oct 2018 Oct 2012
CareerTeam Co-Founder & Project Developer
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA/NETHERANDS/MOLDOVA/TURKEY/AZERBAIJAN/MOROCCO
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Mar 2015 Oct 2010
Head of IT
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Creating and maintaining the organization's web platforms and databases. Growing the technical team.
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Sept 2014 Jan 2014
Building Automation Engineer & Webmaster
EFdeN, ROMANIA/FRANCE
Developing and implementing the building management system (BMS) using KNX technology on EFdeN's prototype, the team which represented Romania at Solar Decathlon Europe, Versailles 2014.
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Dec 2013 Dec 2009
Co-Founder
ALEARGA PENTRU VIATA (by LSE), ROMANIA
Organizing the first charitable cross in Romania, initiated in partnership with FC Sportul Studentesc.
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Jun 2012 Oct 2009
Sports Department Coordinator
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE)
Coordinating the department's activities and establishing partners & collaborations (Sports national federations, UEFA etc.).
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Mar 2016 Oct 2009
Board Member
ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA
Developing the organizational culture and multidisciplinary projects in one of the most influential student NGOs in Romania.