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I build the teams that build the product

Helping founders and enterprises turn chaotic codebases into high-performance delivery engines.

As a Staff Engineer & Engineering Manager, I specialize in scaling engineering culture and establishing delivery pipelines from the ground up. My approach combines architectural rigor with AI-driven workflows that accelerate development while maintaining quality. The result: teams that ship consistently and systems that scale reliably.

Core Technologies

React / Next.js

Frontend

TypeScript

Language

Generative AI

Gemini & LLMs

Node.js

Backend

Python

Data & AI

System Design

Architecture

About Me

Scaling engineering culture
and delivery excellence.

I am a Staff Engineer & Engineering Manager with over a decade of experience building software and 4+ years dedicated to technical leadership and team development.

My journey evolved from writing code to architecting systems and building teams that deliver consistently. At EBS Integrator, I established the Front-end department's engineering culture by introducing Feature-Sliced Design and Monorepo architectures. This strategic foundation reduced infrastructure costs significantly and cut API integration bugs by 90% through automated tooling.

Currently, as a Staff Engineer for a complex microservices ecosystem, I drive technical direction, specifications, and delivery. I've established a team-wide AI framework with standardized practices and integrated AI code reviews into our CI/CD pipelines to maintain quality at speed.

Zero-to-One
Engineering Culture
Established delivery pipelines and engineering practices from the ground up
40% Faster
Cycle Time
Reduced development cycles via Feature-Sliced Design and automation
Self-Sustaining
Mentorship Culture
Built a culture where engineers grow through structured mentorship and clear career paths
90% Reduction
Integration Bugs
Through automated API generation and strict type safety

Competencies & Impact

Moving beyond just code—connecting technical proficiency with measurable business results.

Engineering Leadership

"Scaled Front-end team from 1 to 10 engineers while improving retention by 50%."

Managing cross-functional teams (15+ engineers) through transparent career leveling, regular 1:1s, and capacity forecasting.

Resource PlanningMentorshipRecruitmentPerformance ManagementAgile Processes

Scalable Architecture

"Reduced infrastructure costs by 5x and API integration bugs by 90%."

Designing modular, feature-sliced architectures and implementing automated API generators to ensure code consistency.

System DesignMonorepoMicro-FrontendsTypeScriptCI/CD Pipelines

Frontend Excellence

"Reduced development effort by 50% via custom design systems."

Building high-performance applications for Fintech and GovTech. Created boilerplate SaaS templates to accelerate project kickoffs.

ReactNext.jsReduxAnt DesignReact QueryTailwind CSS

Strategic Delivery

"Delivered 15+ complex projects across SaaS and Fintech sectors."

Aligning technical execution with business strategy. Oversaw client demos, budget planning, and internal product launches.

Client RelationsTechnical StrategyProject EstimationRisk Management
Engineering Philosophy

How I Think About Software Engineering

These principles guide how I build teams, architect systems, and make technical decisions. They're not dogma—they're frameworks for navigating complexity.

AI as a Teammate, Not a Tool

AI copilots amplify human judgment, not replace it. The best engineering teams use AI to handle repetitive tasks while humans focus on architecture, strategy, and understanding the "why" behind the code.

Boring Architecture Wins

The most maintainable systems use well-understood patterns. Feature-Sliced Design, Monorepos, and TypeScript aren't flashy—they're battle-tested. Innovation happens in the product, not the infrastructure.

People Over Process

Great teams ship because they have great engineers, not because they follow the perfect methodology. Invest in mentorship, clear career paths, and psychological safety. Process should enable, not constrain.

Delivery is the Strategy

The best technical decision is the one that ships. Perfect architecture that never reaches production is a failure. Balance technical debt with business velocity—but always maintain a path to refactor.

Professional Timeline

Staff Engineer & Engineering Manager

EBS Integrator

Acting as Staff Engineer for a large-scale project with a microservices architecture, responsible for the Front-end technical direction, specifications, estimations, and final delivery. Created a proprietary AI framework with standardized team rules and implemented automated AI code reviews in CI/CD, significantly accelerating development velocity.

Technical DirectionAI FrameworksMicroservicesCI/CDTeam Leadership

Front End Lead

EBS Integrator

Designed scalable FE architectures (Feature-Sliced, Monorepo), reducing infra costs by 5x. Introduced API generators reducing bugs by 90%. Built boilerplate SaaS templates and design token integration.

System DesignReact QueryAnt DesignFSD Architecture

Senior Frontend Developer

EBS Integrator

Delivered large-scale applications across fintech and government sectors. Utilized TypeScript, React, and SCSS for complex modules. Conducted code reviews and architecture decisions.

TypeScriptReactSCSSOptimization

Front-end Engineer

Forcive

Maintained and improved platform dashboard using React, Redux, D3.js, and Webpack. Collaborated with designers on high-quality graphic standards.

ReduxD3.jsWebpackReact Bootstrap

Front-end Developer

Brizy

Implemented responsive functionality for a website builder. Created markup for design blocks using React, SASS, and Gulp.

ReactGulpSASSJavaScript

Engineering Log

Thoughts on software architecture, team leadership, and the evolving landscape of AI engineering.

Coming Soon

I'm working on sharing my thoughts on engineering leadership, team building, and AI-driven development. Check back soon for new posts.

Knowledge Bank

Free Resources for Engineering Leaders

Practical guides and frameworks I've developed from scaling teams and shipping products. Join the waitlist to be notified when they're released.

The Engineering Manager's Handbook

Coming Soon

A comprehensive guide to building and scaling high-performance engineering teams. Covers hiring, mentorship, career frameworks, and delivery culture.

AI-Powered Development Workflow

Coming Soon

A practical framework for integrating AI copilots into your engineering process. Includes team standards, CI/CD integration, and quality gates.

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Location

Chișinău, Moldova (GMT+2)