Adrian Balcan
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Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Vlad Stanescu
Adrian is great at DevOps and Cloud Architecture and excels at pushing a product team forward by empowering them to do their job better while keeping production Ops in mind. With strong knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP he leverages Kubernetes and other open-source or PaaS tools available to deliver the best solution in terms of performance, scalability and maintainability. He is paranoid on security so all the solutions he works on have a security focus from day one, which is paramount for the security of the end-product. He has a strong foundation in Linux and networking which gives him a deep understanding of the tools he is integrating. Adrian is a very good team player, always helping teammates improve their skills and get better at their jobs. He always goes the extra mile on every project and team he is involved in.
Sorin Radu Popescu
Adrian Balcan is a brilliant Web Developer with many years of experience! He successfully runs multiple websites, manages several internet marketing MeetUp groups, and is an amazing Graphic Designer. He is extremely enthusiastic about his work which, makes it fun to learn, and easy to remember. He always has a creative, positive outlook and he’s good at organizing and bringing people together. His presentation style is open and inviting to questions, engaging, and thorough. If you have internet marketing questions, and want to have fun while learning, hire Adrian Balcan! He’s the best!
Alexandru Chiscari
A very skilled programmer
Vlad Stanescu
Adrian is great at DevOps and Cloud Architecture and excels at pushing a product team forward by empowering them to do their job better while keeping production Ops in mind. With strong knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP he leverages Kubernetes and other open-source or PaaS tools available to deliver the best solution in terms of performance, scalability and maintainability. He is paranoid on security so all the solutions he works on have a security focus from day one, which is paramount for the security of the end-product. He has a strong foundation in Linux and networking which gives him a deep understanding of the tools he is integrating. Adrian is a very good team player, always helping teammates improve their skills and get better at their jobs. He always goes the extra mile on every project and team he is involved in.
Sorin Radu Popescu
Adrian Balcan is a brilliant Web Developer with many years of experience! He successfully runs multiple websites, manages several internet marketing MeetUp groups, and is an amazing Graphic Designer. He is extremely enthusiastic about his work which, makes it fun to learn, and easy to remember. He always has a creative, positive outlook and he’s good at organizing and bringing people together. His presentation style is open and inviting to questions, engaging, and thorough. If you have internet marketing questions, and want to have fun while learning, hire Adrian Balcan! He’s the best!
Alexandru Chiscari
A very skilled programmer
Vlad Stanescu
Adrian is great at DevOps and Cloud Architecture and excels at pushing a product team forward by empowering them to do their job better while keeping production Ops in mind. With strong knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP he leverages Kubernetes and other open-source or PaaS tools available to deliver the best solution in terms of performance, scalability and maintainability. He is paranoid on security so all the solutions he works on have a security focus from day one, which is paramount for the security of the end-product. He has a strong foundation in Linux and networking which gives him a deep understanding of the tools he is integrating. Adrian is a very good team player, always helping teammates improve their skills and get better at their jobs. He always goes the extra mile on every project and team he is involved in.
Sorin Radu Popescu
Adrian Balcan is a brilliant Web Developer with many years of experience! He successfully runs multiple websites, manages several internet marketing MeetUp groups, and is an amazing Graphic Designer. He is extremely enthusiastic about his work which, makes it fun to learn, and easy to remember. He always has a creative, positive outlook and he’s good at organizing and bringing people together. His presentation style is open and inviting to questions, engaging, and thorough. If you have internet marketing questions, and want to have fun while learning, hire Adrian Balcan! He’s the best!
Alexandru Chiscari
A very skilled programmer
Vlad Stanescu
Adrian is great at DevOps and Cloud Architecture and excels at pushing a product team forward by empowering them to do their job better while keeping production Ops in mind. With strong knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP he leverages Kubernetes and other open-source or PaaS tools available to deliver the best solution in terms of performance, scalability and maintainability. He is paranoid on security so all the solutions he works on have a security focus from day one, which is paramount for the security of the end-product. He has a strong foundation in Linux and networking which gives him a deep understanding of the tools he is integrating. Adrian is a very good team player, always helping teammates improve their skills and get better at their jobs. He always goes the extra mile on every project and team he is involved in.
Sorin Radu Popescu
Adrian Balcan is a brilliant Web Developer with many years of experience! He successfully runs multiple websites, manages several internet marketing MeetUp groups, and is an amazing Graphic Designer. He is extremely enthusiastic about his work which, makes it fun to learn, and easy to remember. He always has a creative, positive outlook and he’s good at organizing and bringing people together. His presentation style is open and inviting to questions, engaging, and thorough. If you have internet marketing questions, and want to have fun while learning, hire Adrian Balcan! He’s the best!
Alexandru Chiscari
A very skilled programmer
Credentials
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Speaker @ AWS Loft: Journey to a multi-tenant e-commerce solution in the cloud with Kubernetes
AWS Startup Loft AcceleratorNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Speaker @ MeetMagento: Taking VSF from Local Env to K8S Production
Blugento RomâniaOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Speaker @ MeetMagento: Cloud providers, tools and best practices in running Magento on Kubernetes
Blugento RomâniaOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Network Engineer and Network Administrator
Institute for Research in Computer Science ( C.P.I. S.A. )Sep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Zento
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Romania
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cloud Architect
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Mar 2021 - Present
🎢 Being part of the project since its inception as a Cloud Architect: 👨🎨 I've contributed by designing and building custom resources like Ingress Controllers and Event-Driven Schedulers. 📈 These resources have played a pivotal role in the current success of the business, ensuring cost optimization, zero-deployment downtime, and a steadfast commitment to site reliability for our end-users. Technology stack: AWS, Kubernetes, Karpenter, Synk, Helm, Kustomise, FluentD, Flux, ArgoCD, NewRelic Pixie, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudFormation, Terraform, Serverless, Python, GoLang, Git, Copilot, ChatBots, Linux/x64 & Linux/arm64. Show less
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Blugento România
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Romania
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cloud Architect & DevSecOps
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Mar 2019 - Mar 2021
👨🏻💻 Having been involved in this project since 2017 during my tenure at MindMagnet: 🌟 Transitioning to a full-time role on the project provides concrete proof of my past accomplishments in effectively deploying cloud infrastructure and automation solutions, even when my allocation was partial. 🏢 Blugento stands out as one of my most substantial Kubernetes infrastructures, overseeing the management of over 4000 containers. 🌐 Blugento is a SaaS built on top of Magento, and its business is to develop and host thousands of shops, data and customisation. Show less
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ACFA
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Romania
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2020
🌐 Delivering cutting-edge IT solutions, spanning from cloud services to mobile apps and custom development. 💼 Leading and participating in multiple concurrent projects, constantly expanding expertise in Business and Product development. 🤝 Nurturing a dynamic team, fostering innovation, and driving success in the fast-paced tech landscape. 🌐 Delivering cutting-edge IT solutions, spanning from cloud services to mobile apps and custom development. 💼 Leading and participating in multiple concurrent projects, constantly expanding expertise in Business and Product development. 🤝 Nurturing a dynamic team, fostering innovation, and driving success in the fast-paced tech landscape.
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MindMagnet
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Romania
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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DevOps Team Leader
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Apr 2017 - May 2019
🚀 Mind Magnet (part of PiTech Plus), offers software solutions using cross-functional teams that support development throughout the entire lifecycle, from conceptualization to maintenance. Projects: 📹 Camversity: As a DevOps, I was involved in building a large streaming infrastructure. 🏨 MGM Grand: Payment Infrastructure Security Audit & Documentation (PCI Compliance) 🎵 Universal Music: Creating development environments for multiple development teams. 🏎️ Jaguar Land Rover: As a DevOps team leader, while staying in touch with the client, I was responsible for bringing best practices in building automated infrastructure and deployment processes. 🛍️ Blugento: As a Cloud Architect and DevOps, I've been responsible for migrating from Azure VM's to AWS kOps Kubernetes. Technology Stack: Cloud & on-premise, GCP, Azure, AWS, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, Consul, CercleCI, Kubernetes, GitOps, ELK, Prometheus, Stackdriver, Go, Python, Bash, RHEL. Show less
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Your Golf Travel
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United Kingdom
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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IT Operations Engineer
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Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
🔝 Your Golf Travel is the world’s largest golf travel business and one of the UK's fastest growing private companies. Listed in the Sunday Times "Fast Track 100" (at number 6 in 2010); Your Golf Travel also ranked as London's fastest-growing private company. 🤖 As an IT Operations Engineer, I was providing operational automation tools, solutions and best security practices for the development flow. 🤝 Working closely with IT Support, to improve the monitoring system, VoIP and data network, but also the migration of services hosted on bare-metal on-premise to Google Cloud Platform. Show less
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connexun | news api
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Italy
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Backend Developer & Solution Architect
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
🌍 A game-changing Geolocation Mobile App, available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, reshaping community networks for Foreigners, International Travelers, and future Cosmopolitans, where Origin (+geolocation) matters. 📱 Crafted the Connexun API backend and its databases, fueling mobile apps and extending to web applications. 🏢 Collaborated seamlessly with the Business incubator of the University of Turin teams, for the integration with TIM SPA for Expo Milan 2005. 💡 Expanded expertise in XMPP, MongoDB, MySQL Cluster, Heroku, and Android programming. 🔧 Leveraged a robust technology stack, including NodeJs, Openfire (XMPP), CloudFlare, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, PHP, SoftLayer, IBM BlueMix, Heroku and GIT to drive innovation and success. Show less
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ZOG srl
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Romania
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Project Owner | Software Developer
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
🤝 Meeting the client requests with business needs by crafting: 🌐 A comprehensive web application and network infrastructure utilizing PHP, NodeJS, Perl, and Linux. 📊 Designed for factory management with inventory management, statistics, and automated customer invoicing. 📲 Developed web apps for field agents to streamline operations. 🖥️ Enhanced production sections with barcode scanners and monitors for real-time production status tracking. 🏭 Leveraged Raspberry Pi devices for efficient and continuous development. 🏷️ Utilized label printers receiving data from the main server, generating barcodes and essential information. 🛠️ Seamlessly blended technology and innovation to meet complex project needs. Show less
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Connect With Romania
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Bucharest, Romania
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Network Architect & DevOps
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
🌐 As a Network Architect & DevOps expert, I spearheaded a project that: 📡 Revolutionized engagement by offering Free Wi-Fi Internet via Facebook Connect. 💡 Empowered users to earn redeemable points at affiliated businesses. 🏢 Took charge of constructing and overseeing the national data centers and national application network. 🚀 Expanded expertise across IT Networking, PHP Codeigniter framework, Facebook Connect, and PhoneGap technology. 🛠️ Bridged the gap between network architecture and DevOps, ensuring seamless performance and innovation. Show less
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S.C. New Business S.R.L.
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Romania
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ISP Business Owner | Senior Network Engineer
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Jun 2010 - Feb 2013
🛜 As the ISP Business Owner in Northern Romania, I've achieved the following networking milestones: 🌐 Established a thriving Internet network serving 400+ customers. 🚀 Pioneered cutting-edge networking technologies, including wireless, optical fiber, and Ethernet. 🌟 Elevated Multi-Layer Routing, BGP, Load Balancing, VLAN, VoIP, NAS, SMS, and diverse network topologies for optimal performance. 🔒 Enhanced network security and management with programming languages like PHP, Perl, NodeJS, and Python. 🌍 Transformed complex networking challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. 🤖 Cisco, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, Dell. Show less
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S.C. EURO BUSINESS 2004 S.R.L.
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Romania
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SysOps Engineer & Assistant Graphic Designer
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2010
👂 Attentive client consultation, ensuring their needs guide for graphical design choices. 🖨️ Oversight and maintenance of printer, internal network, and computer systems. 🏢 Construction of a dynamic data center supporting web hosting, audio/video streaming, and VoIP services, powered by Linux and Windows servers. 🌐 Mastery of Network peripheral devices, Networking, Linux administration, GeoDNS, and High Visual Impact Graphic Design, offering a comprehensive skillset. 👂 Attentive client consultation, ensuring their needs guide for graphical design choices. 🖨️ Oversight and maintenance of printer, internal network, and computer systems. 🏢 Construction of a dynamic data center supporting web hosting, audio/video streaming, and VoIP services, powered by Linux and Windows servers. 🌐 Mastery of Network peripheral devices, Networking, Linux administration, GeoDNS, and High Visual Impact Graphic Design, offering a comprehensive skillset.
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Freelancer
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Web Developer | SysOps | Network Assistant
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Feb 2004 - Jun 2007
🔧 Computer maintenance, ensuring seamless performance. 🤝 Customer engagement, enhancing client satisfaction. 💡 Expertise in HTML, FLASH, PHP, JAVASCRIPT, SEO, LINUX and Networking. 🔧 Computer maintenance, ensuring seamless performance. 🤝 Customer engagement, enhancing client satisfaction. 💡 Expertise in HTML, FLASH, PHP, JAVASCRIPT, SEO, LINUX and Networking.
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Education
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2014 - 2014
National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics (ICI Bucharest - C.P.I. S.A.)
CERTIFICATE, Network and System Administration/Administrator -
2003 - 2007
College "Edmond Nicolau" Cluj-Napoca
High School, Computer Science of Hardware & Software Technology
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