Valentin Iordache
About Valentin Iordache
Valentin Iordache is the Creative Services Discipline Lead and UX Lead at Endava, with extensive experience in user-centered design and leadership in the UX field.
Current Role
Valentin Iordache is currently serving as the Creative Services Discipline Lead and UX Lead at Endava, based in BHD. His role involves steering projects to ensure they meet user-centered design standards and align with best practices for both mobile and desktop platforms. He leads client presentations and facilitates UX workshops.
Previous Experience at IBM
From 2014 to 2018, Valentin worked at IBM as a UX Lead and Senior Mobile User Experience Designer within the Global Center of Competence. He operated in the EMEA region, focusing on developing user-centered design solutions for a variety of clients. His expertise in mobile user experience design was heavily utilized in this role.
Early Career Roles
Valentin began his career at End Soft Design in 2007 and later worked at various companies including Webfuture, Ubisoft, Softwin, and Hewlett-Packard. These roles, spanning from 2007 to 2014, were primarily based in Bucharest, Romania, and predominantly focused on web design, UI/UX design, and designing for the HP Store EMEA.
Educational Background
Valentin studied Economics at Academia de Studii Economice din București from 2000 to 2004, earning a degree as an Economist. His education provided him with a strong foundation that complements his extensive experience in UX design and creative services.
Expertise and Specialization
With over a decade of experience, Valentin specializes in creating user-centered designs for both mobile and desktop platforms. His skills encompass wire-framing, rapid prototyping, interactive prototypes, user journeys, and flow diagrams. He is experienced in designing for both native and hybrid mobile applications and is highly adept at stakeholder relationship management.
Leadership and Team Management
Valentin is recognized for his focus on leadership and team management. His responsibilities include recruiting, building, and mentoring design teams. He leads and facilitates client workshops and presentations, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are precisely met through meticulously crafted design solutions.