Gabriela Stroia
About Gabriela Stroia
Gabriela Stroia is a Senior Agile Project Manager at Endava in Cluj, Romania, with over 7 years of experience in delivering IT projects using Agile methodologies.
Current Role at Endava
Gabriela Stroia currently holds the position of Senior Agile Project Manager at Endava, located in Cluj, Romania. In this role since 2020, she manages financial forecasts and controls to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. She specializes in overseeing multi-location teams, improving team collaboration, and managing stakeholder communication. Gabriela is responsible for creating and maintaining project planning documentation and promotes adherence to Agile methodologies, notably SAFe.
Professional Experience at Endava
Gabriela Stroia has a long-standing career with Endava in Cluj-Napoca, encompassing various roles since 2012. She served as an Accounting Officer for two years from 2012 to 2014. Between 2014 and 2016, she transitioned to a PMO Consultant role, followed by her position as a Junior IT Project Manager for a year from 2016 to 2017. Subsequently, she took on the role of IT Project Manager, serving for 9 months in 2017 and continuing from 2017 to 2020 in Cluj County. Her extensive tenure exemplifies her growth within Endava's structure.
Educational Background
Gabriela Stroia has a comprehensive educational background. She achieved her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Informatics from an undisclosed institution between 2006 and 2009. Following that, from 2008 to 2010, she earned a Degree in Pedagogy while studying Accounting and Informatics. In 2011, she obtained a Master’s degree in Diagnosis and Evaluation after two years of study. These academic credentials provide a solid foundation for her roles in project management and finance.
Certifications and Expertise
Gabriela Stroia holds various professional certifications that underscore her expertise in Agile project management. She is certified in PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, SAFe for Teams, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master, and is a Professional Scrum Product Owner. With over seven years of experience in delivering IT projects using methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, Gabriela is adept at leading teams and ensuring high-quality project outcomes. She specializes in the Payments, Banking, Insurance, and Finance industries.
Skills in Project Management
Gabriela Stroia possesses extensive skills in strategic project management, specializing in financial planning, stakeholder management, and team collaboration. She is proficient in coordinating backend and front-end development projects, maintaining project quality under stress, and providing 24/7 support. As a Servant Leader, she ensures adherence to SAFe guidelines, manages project margins, resources, expenses, and oversees timecards. Gabriela also excels in facilitating events, delivering presentations, and representing her team during audits and post-implementation review sessions.