Mariana Cibotaru
About Mariana Cibotaru
Mariana Cibotaru is an Agile Project Manager at Endava in Chișinău, Moldova, with extensive experience in project management and a background in computer science.
Current Role at Endava
Mariana Cibotaru serves as an Agile Project Manager at Endava in Chișinău, Moldova. In her role, she oversees agile project management processes and leads a cross-functional team. Her efforts have led to significant improvements in project delivery speed, evidenced by a 30% increase in speed. She also facilitates internal workshops on agile methodologies to enhance the skills and knowledge base of her colleagues.
Previous Roles and Experience
Mariana has a rich history of project management roles across various organizations. She was a Project Manager at e-Governance Agency Moldova from 2020 to 2021 and served in multiple capacities at Mobiasbanca - OTP Group S.A. and Mobiasbancă - Groupe Societe Generale from 2009 to 2020. Her responsibilities included project management and project management officer duties. Mariana also held positions as Security Specialist and Acquiring Specialist at BC "Moldova-Agroindbank" S.A. in 2008 and worked as a Local Coordinator at Donors Group on Civil Society from 2004 to 2007.
Education and Certifications
Mariana holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of the Academy of Science of Moldova, earned between 2014 and 2017. She also has a Licentiate degree in Information Technology from the Technical University of Moldova, completed between 2001 and 2005. In addition to her academic achievements, she is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Product Owner (CSPO).
Industry Contributions and Public Speaking
Mariana actively contributes to the agile project management community. She published an article on agile project management in a leading industry journal and is a speaker at the annual Agile Moldova Conference. Her sessions focus on agile project management and team collaboration. She also volunteers as a mentor for young professionals in the IT sector through a local mentorship program in Chișinău.