Dan M.

Dan M.

Senior Software Engineer

Bucharest, Romania
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About Me

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of stellar expertise in the design and implementation of first-rate software solutions on projects for clients; using a structured approach that abstracts real-world business problems into innovative software logic. I apply SOLID principles and best practices in the iteration of clean code and design patterns working with distributed multicultural teams on projects.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2019 - Present (5 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.

Squid40
Squid40
Remote Consultant/Senior Full Stack Engineer
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Led the continuous improvement/optimization of a data-gathering tool for a client.

  • Conducted code reviews, documented, and followed up on complex technical issues.

  • Employed best practices, design patterns and frameworks in the optimization of the data gathering tool.

Plaiul Nou
Independent Contractor/Software Consultant
2016 - 2019 (3 years)
Romania
  • Created a Google Chrome extension for a client that gathered user data on the client-side, directly from browsers.

  • Engineered new solutions to save Real Grader; a tool that helps real estate agents improve the strength of their digital identity online.

  • Architected and implemented new solutions for Activity Maui's reservation/reporting systems and refactored and rearchitected the Keyboarding Without Tears tool to help tens of thousands of students to improve their digital skills.

AdaptiveBee
AdaptiveBee
Senior Full Stack Engineer
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Bucharest, Romania (Remote)
  • Reviewed and provided feedback for the development of a new CMS used to customize UR Browser's skins, games, and wallpapers.

  • Provided technical inputs for requirement gathering, extraction of specifications and feedback from meetings with multiple parties on the project.

  • Followed best practices and patterns in the iteration of the CMS solution for UR Browser.

JLG Consulting
JLG Consulting
Senior Full Stack Engineer
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Developed and managed client interactions and deployment processes for the APF (The Aerospace Performance Factor) software solution used in air traffic investigations and analysis.

  • Participated in an agile development process with a focus on customer value delivery through low latency engineering practices.

  • Supported and maintained features on the Aerospace Performance Factor solution.

SelfPay
SelfPay
.NET Software Developer
2011 - 2013 (2 years)
Bucharest, Romania
  • Created top-notch financial software solutions for SelfPay's payment terminals and sales reporting site.

  • Offered solutions that simplified the architecture and made payment services on the SelfPay platform more generic.

  • Controlled the deployment and testing of production-ready modules, upgrades, and fixes on the platform.

Portfolio

Independent Contractor/Software Consultant - Real Grader
Independent Contractor/Software Consultant - Real Grader

Real Grader has a new solution that allows users to build, manage and measure their digital identity online. It offers a stress-free technology that expands the digital footprint of the real estate business. Created a Google Chrome extension that gathered user data on the client-side, directly from the browser; serving as a stand-in solution after server-side data gathering was banned.

Independent Contractor/Software Consultant - Keyboarding Without Tears
Independent Contractor/Software Consultant - Keyboarding Without Tears

Keyboarding Without Tears is a web-based curriculum for grades K–5 that teaches typing, general computer readiness, digital citizenship, and online test prep. The tool helps tens of thousands of students across the USA to improve their typing and other digital skills. Managed the refactoring and rearchitecting of the Keyboarding Without Tears web app for the client.

Independent Contractor/Software Consultant - Activity Maui
Independent Contractor/Software Consultant - Activity Maui

Activity Maui connects users with the best activities on Maui! It offers tourists different exciting options for thrill through scenic road-tripping to Hana, snorkelling Molokini Crater visit, and zip-lining through paradise. Offered production expertise for the architecting and implementation of the core features on Activity Maui's reservations and reporting systems - with Stripe payment integration, safe online interactions and bookings.

Education

Education
MSc. Applied Computer Science - "Informatica Aplicata"
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
2008 - 2010 (2 years)
Education
Licentiate Degree - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
2004 - 2008 (4 years)
Education
Teacher's Degree of “Definitivat”
University of Bucharest
2010
Education
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
University of Cambridge
2004