Laura Maniu
About Laura Maniu
Laura Maniu is a Java Developer currently working at TiVo Romania Engineering Center and Endava in Iasi, Romania, with extensive experience in software development and Agile methodologies.
Title and Current Positions
Laura Maniu holds the title of Java Developer and is currently employed at two organizations in Iasi County, Romania. She works as a Software Engineer at TiVo Romania Engineering Center (TREC) and as a Java Developer at Endava.
Educational Background
Laura Maniu pursued her higher education at 'Alexandru Ioan Cuza' University in Iasi. She completed her BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science between 2002 and 2006. Following this, she achieved an MSc in Software Engineering from the same university, studying from 2006 to 2009.
Professional Experience
Laura Maniu has accumulated extensive experience in various technical roles. She started her career as a System Engineer at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University for 7 months from 2006 to 2007. She then worked at Embarcadero Technologies as a Software Developer for 5 years, focusing on AppWave Server software. From 2012 to 2014, she was a Software Developer at Endava, working on home insurance projects. After a 2-year break from professional work for mothering, she rejoined the workforce and continues to hold key roles at both TiVo Romania Engineering Center and Endava.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Laura Maniu possesses a broad array of technical skills and expertise. She is proficient in using Apache Camel for enterprise integration patterns and Spock for Groovy unit tests. She has experience with Lombok to reduce boilerplate code in Java applications. Additionally, she is skilled in continuous delivery processes, build automation tools like Gradle, Maven, and Apache Ant, and version control through BitBucket. Laura is also proficient with various IDEs including IntelliJ, STS, Eclipse, and Delphi, and has experience with web servers such as Tomcat and Jetty.
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Laura Maniu has a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. She served as a Scrum Master for a team of 5 developers and 2 QAs from November 2016 to March 2017, focusing on improving team autonomy and self-organization. Her familiarity with Agile principles has enabled her to contribute effectively to team dynamics and project deliveries.