Serban Popescu
Experienced Team Lead and Full Stack Senior Engineer specialized in FinTech, eCommerce, and cloud solutions. Delivered secure, scalable software systems and led cross-functional teams to success.
EDUCATION
2013 – 2016
Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science
University of Bucharest
EXPERTISE
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015 – Present
Engineering Manager at Softbinator Technologies
Sales Recruiting platform – client from U.S. (San Francisco)
- Led the design and architecture of a standardized CV builder platform tailored for sales professionals.
- Collaborated with a team of 5 (1 frontend, 3 backend, 1 QA) to build the MVP, focusing on cost-efficient AWS deployment.
- Developed backend systems for generating and managing 11 unique types of sales-specific sheets (e.g., Repsheets, Interviewer Sheets, W2Sheets) by integrating Docusign, Google Sheets/Docs, and AI models to identify key traits of successful salespeople.
- Engineered the CV generation engine to parse user data, create formatted Excel sheets, convert them to PDFs, and store them in Google Drive.
- Enabled dual-purpose functionality: allowing users to create professional CVs and businesses to recruit from a standardized platform.
- Implemented strategies to maintain low operational costs during the MVP phase while ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Tech Stack: .NET, ReactJS, MongoDB, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch), Google Sheets/Docs API, Google Drive API, DocuSign API, Excel generation libraries, PDF conversion tools.
Fin-Tech App Development – client from E.U. (Ireland)
- Built a Fin-Tech app offering transaction processing, banking services, and cryptocurrency support, ensuring high security and scalability
- Collaborated on microservices architecture to improve system performance and meet strict security requirements
- Participated in architectural decisions and delivered high-quality code
- Tech Stack: .NET Core, ReactJS, MySQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, CI/CD
Global Drop Shipping Platform – client from U.S.
- Developed an advanced global drop shipping solution automating sourcing from multiple suppliers and vendors to streamline eCommerce operations
- Focused on optimizing user profit margins and enhancing sales performance through the integration of various platforms
- Led microservices implementation and managed communication through RabbitMQ
- Tech Stack: .NET Core, ASP.NET, AWS, Azure, GCloud, Angular, SQL Server, Microservices, RabbitMQ
Medical Career Platform – client from Europe
- Led the design and execution of Europe’s largest career platform for medical professionals, hosting biannual virtual job fairs and an e-learning solution for knowledge sharing
- Delivered an intuitive online experience and streamlined operations for clinics, hospitals, and individuals
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless platform operation
- Tech Stack: .NET Core, ASP.NET, Azure, Angular, SQL Server
2014 – 2015
Software Engineer at Fimasoft
Internal Operations Software Development
- Contributed to the development of key software modules to enhance internal operations and streamline processes
- Leveraged a range of technologies to optimize internal systems and improve efficiency