Catalin C.

About Me

Catalin is an expert Software Architect with 10+ years of industry know-how in software development and product management. He is steeped in growing startups (with an evaluation of $20 million), putting up the right tech stack and teams, developing solutions with Java-based technologies and React.js for the frontend and deploying backend systems with AWS. As an all-rounder, he's adept in distributed programming technologies, cloud computing and agile methodologies

Backend

DevOps

Other

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participate in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensure that features are being delivered efficiently and on-time.

Superside
Superside
Lead Backend Architect
2016 - 2020 (4 years)
San Francisco, United States
  • Migrated the client's POC backend from JavaScript to an enterprise Java 8-based solution hosted on AWS.

  • Utilized a Spring boot stack for the application's core, and integrated it with Intercom, Slack, Mailgun, Braintree, and Stripe.

  • Engineered the architecture of Konsus's application to utilize SQS and SNS messaging queue for asynchronous integration tasks.

CheckYeti
CheckYeti
Chief Technology Officer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Vienna, Austria
  • Offered guidance and technical direction for the entire product development of CheckYeti's online ski instructor booking platform.

  • Devised the technology strategy and roadmap for the project; determining all the tech stacks used in developing the platform.

  • Managed all developers within the development team; providing opportunities for coaching, and mentoring to retain a nimble team of high performing engineers on the project.

Nortal
Nortal
Java Software Engineer
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
Bucharest , Romania
  • Actively participated and utilized new approaches in developing an excellent online business platform for the client.

  • Engineered the right solutions to ensure high availability and provide application support for Oman's Ministry of Commerce and Trade's online platform.

  • Provided guidance and expertise for the continuous improvement of the operational processes and procedures of the platform.

Codegile
Codegile
Co-Founder
2013 - Present (12 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Lead and manage the technical direction of the company, providing expertise for the development of high-quality software solutions for clients.

  • Build, coach and provide hands-on leadership and support to the technology team of Codegile.

  • Efficiently oversee all system design changes within Codegile's development architecture, tracking, analyzing, and monitoring all performance metrics for the best results.

iQuest Group
iQuest Group
Java Software Engineer
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Brasov, Romania
  • Efficiently facilitated the complete redesign of a web application for the client written with Struts.

  • Worked on the development of a scalable system which manages millions of domain pre-registration, and notifies clients about their reserved domain.

  • Collaborated and contributed new approaches for backend development using different Java-based technologies.

Freelancer
Freelancer
PHP Developer
2008 - 2013 (5 years)
Remote
  • Provided high-paced software development expertise for the projects of clients.

  • Efficiently produced detailed specifications and documentation on projects for clients; contributing to all phases of development lifecycle of projects.

  • Developed and deployed new features for existing products as requested by clients.

Showcase

Web Developer - Mountain Bike Romania
Web Developer - Mountain Bike Romania
  • Mountain Bike Romania offers guided adventure tours for cycling enthusiasts.

  • The application was developed from scratch by the client.

  • The admin panel simplifies web application management.

Web Developer - Ecotourism Romania
Web Developer - Ecotourism Romania
  • AER (The Association of Ecotourism in Romania) fosters a partnership between the public and private sector focused on nature conservation and sustainable tourism.

  • The association contributes to the enhancement of ecotourism services and promotes nature as a key element of Romania's tourism image.

  • The project, developed and overseen by AER, includes design and technical oversight.

Web Developer - Sponser Sport Food
Web Developer - Sponser Sport Food
  • Sponser Sport Food is a market leader in Switzerland focused on producing high-quality food for sports.

  • The company offers a wide range of products catering to diverse needs – sports enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, and top athletes.

  • They have developed an innovative web solution with an admin panel for the project.

Education

MSc. Modern Technology in Software Engineering
MSc. Modern Technology in Software Engineering
Transilvania University of Brasov
2013 - 2015 (2 years)
BSc. Applied Computer Science
BSc. Applied Computer Science
Transilvania University of Brasov
2010 - 2013 (3 years)