Ion Draganel
CHIȘINĂU,Moldova
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, team management, and strategic planning. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and technical expertise, particularly in IT system implementation. Proven track record of successful project execution using Agile methodologies and Scrum mastery. Adept at building cohesive teams and fostering teamwork to achieve organizational goals. A career goal includes leveraging skills to drive innovation and efficiency within a dynamic organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Founder & COO
Assiduous Solutions
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality
07.2024 - Current
- Developed business strategy by conducting comprehensive market research.
- Secured investment opportunities for financial stability and expansion.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, secured competitive pricing and terms.
- Created a safe work environment and ensured worker satisfaction and retention rates remained high.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
- Managed all engineering projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Executed mergers and acquisitions for business expansion.
- Established new partnerships for increased market penetration.
- Developed corporate policies and improved ethical standards across the organization.
- Improved business resilience with risk management strategies.
- Strategized long-term goals and objectives with steady focus on mission accomplishment.
- Collaborated with the development team on technical problem-solving and implementation of core system features.
- Managed day-to-day operations while maintaining a hands-on role in code reviews and product development.
Director of Engineering | Associate Director
Alvys
CHIȘINĂU, MOLDOVA
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Agile Adoption with Scrum, initiated
- Leading the IT department with higher management support
- Coordinated the training to be conducted for team development
- Managed recruitment to staff a cohesive team
- Provided clear guidance to the engineering teams
- Led R&D of new processes
- Checked the technical accuracy of the team's work
- Coordinated with other managers and staff
- Coaching, career guidance, and conflict resolution
- Operational ownership for smooth processes
- Facilitated communication and coordination
- Resolved daily project or team issues
- Implemented change control disciplines
- These efforts significantly enhanced the performance and efficiency of the Moldavian branch IT department
Senior Engineer
Endava
CHIȘINĂU
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Leading worldwide trading platform for a global firm of professional intermediaries that plays a pivotal role in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Leading & having full responsibility for the project's tech side
- Designs large and complex programs and program modifications
- Connecting people, teams, technology
- Helping them to relate
- Prepare and maintain code for various .Net applications and resolve any defects in systems
- Manage defect tracking system and resolve all issues and prepare updates for systems
- Administer change requests and provide an estimation of all risks
- Develop documents for various policies and procedures for applications
- Design various application systems
- Participate in status meetings for projects and prepare new proposals and draft strategies
- Monitor all phases of projects and assist in developing specifications
- Assist domain experts and analyze business requirements for clients
- Monitor the everyday activities of the system and provide the required support
- Leading worldwide trading platform for a global firm of professional intermediaries that plays a pivotal role in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Programming languages: C# 7
- Technologies: .NET Framework, RabbitMq (Message-Bus), MySQL, Solace
- Development tools: Visual Studio 2019, Ansible, TeamCity
Engineer
Endava
CHISINAU
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Leading worldwide trading platform for a global firm of professional intermediaries that plays a pivotal role in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Leading & having full responsibility for the project's tech side
- Designs large and complex programs and program modifications
- Connecting people, teams, technology
- Helping them to relate
- Prepare and maintain code for various .Net applications and resolve any defects in systems
- Manage defect tracking system and resolve all issues and prepare updates for systems
- Administer change requests and provide an estimation of all risks
- Develop documents for various policies and procedures for applications
- Design various application systems
- Participate in status meetings for projects and prepare new proposals and draft strategies
- Monitor all phases of projects and assist in developing specifications
- Assist domain experts and analyze business requirements for clients
- Monitor the everyday activities of the system and provide the required support
- Leading worldwide trading platform for a global firm of professional intermediaries that plays a pivotal role in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Programming languages: C# 7
- Technologies: .NET Framework, RabbitMq (Message-Bus), MySQL
- Development tools: Visual Studio 2017, Ansible, TeamCity
Senior Technician
Endava
LONDON
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Trading platform for global firm of professional intermediaries that plays a pivotal role in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Prepare and maintain code for various .Net applications and resolve any defects in systems
- Manage defect tracking system and resolve all issues and prepare update for systems
- Administer change requests and provide estimation of all risks
- Develop documents for various policies and procedures for applications
- Design various application systems
- Participate in status meetings for projects and prepare new proposals and draft strategies
- Monitor all phases of projects and assist in developing specifications
- Assist domain experts and analyze business requirements for clients
- Monitor everyday activities of system and provide require support
- Trading platform for global firm of professional intermediaries that plays a pivotal role in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Programming languages: C# 7
- Technologies: .NET Framework, RabbitMq (Message-Bus), MySQL
- Development tools: Visual Studio 2017, Ansible, TeamCity
Technician
Endava
LONDON
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Trading platform for a global firm of professional intermediaries that operates in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Developing new user-facing features using React
- Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
- Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
- Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
- Create, update unit tests
- Trading platform for a global firm of professional intermediaries that operates in the world's financial, energy and commodities markets
- Programming languages: JavaScript (ECMAScript 6)
- Technologies: Node.js, React, Redux, Lodash, Webpack, nflow, Chai, Mocha, Karma
- Development tools: Visual Studio Code, npm, TeamCity, Octopus
.Net Developer Full Stack
Amdaris
CHISINAU
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Full-Stack development (.Net/Angular)
- Crafted user-centric interfaces using Angular 4, adhering to best practices for accessibility, performance, and responsiveness
- Collaborated closely with designers to translate UI/UX mockups into functional front-end components
- Implemented interactive features, ensuring a smooth and engaging user experience
- Designed and developed robust back-end systems using .Net, ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability
- Built APIs for seamless communication between front-end and back-end components
- Optimized database queries and data structures for efficient data retrieval and storage
- Bridged the gap between front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless integration and a cohesive user experience
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Tech Stack: Angular 4, JavaScript, Back-End: .Net, C#, ASP.Net MVC, SQL Server, Git
.Net Developer
Victoriabank
CHISINAU
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Automated over 100 reports, drastically reducing generation time and enhancing data accuracy, resulting in a operation performance for multiple departments
- Developed performance-optimized SQL stored procedures, ensuring rapid data access, ensuring quality and optimal performance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify specific needs and implement them successfully in automated reports, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Contributed to the maintenance and improvement of the bank's IT infrastructure, ensuring the stability and reliability of critical systems
- Tech Stack: .Net, C#, ASP.Net, SQL Server, Windows Server, TortoiseSVN
Economist
Victoriabank
CHISINAU
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed user access, configured commission structures, and customized reports for banking systems, ensuring efficient operation and accurate data
- Provided on-site support and training for branches and corporate clients, demonstrably improving customer satisfaction
- Monitored financial performance metrics, identified and analyzed financial risks, and suggested mitigation strategies, contributing to a more robust financial environment
- Collaborated with various departments to align financial strategies with the bank's overall objectives, fostering a cohesive approach
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality 01.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical expertise
- Team management
- Strategic planning
- Project execution
- Agile Methodologies Expertise
- Scrum Mastery
- Teamwork
- Building teams
- IT system implementation
Languages
English
Romanian
Russian
Portuguese
Custom
- Reading
- Football (soccer)
- Music
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 10/06/91
- Nationality: Moldova Portugal
Timeline
Co-Founder & COO
Assiduous Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Director of Engineering | Associate Director
Alvys
12.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Engineer
Endava
12.2020 - 11.2022
Engineer
Endava
05.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Technician
Endava
09.2017 - 05.2019
Technician
Endava
08.2017 - 09.2017
.Net Developer Full Stack
Amdaris
01.2017 - 08.2017
.Net Developer
Victoriabank
01.2015 - 01.2017
Economist
Victoriabank
07.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology
Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
01.2011 - 12.2014
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