Radu Gabriel Popa
About Radu Gabriel Popa
Radu Gabriel Popa is a Reliability Engineer currently working at Parity Technologies in Berlin, Germany. With a diverse background in reliability engineering and software development, he has held positions at several companies, including PlayStation and 3E, and has a strong interest in open source software.
Work at Parity Technologies
Radu Gabriel Popa has been employed at Parity Technologies as a Reliability Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the reliability of blockchain technology. He has developed an End-to-End test framework specifically for Substrate, which is a key component of Parity's blockchain infrastructure. His work contributes significantly to the robustness and stability of the systems in use.
Previous Experience in Site Reliability Engineering
Before joining Parity Technologies, Radu worked as a Site Reliability Engineer at 3E from 2017 to 2018 in the Brussels Area, Belgium. He also held the position of Service Reliability Engineer at PlayStation from 2018 to 2020 in the Berlin Area, Germany. These roles involved ensuring the reliability and performance of complex systems, which provided him with valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Radu Gabriel Popa holds an Associate’s Degree in IT Technology Network Engineering from Erhvervsakademi Dania, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned an Engineer’s Degree from the Technical University of Constructions Bucharest, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he completed his high school education in Mathematics and Computer Science at Theoretical High School 'C.A. Rosetti' in Bucharest from 2001 to 2005.
Background in Development and Engineering
Radu has a diverse background in engineering and development. He worked as a Back-End Developer at E-nventors Lab for 11 months in 2016 and as a Junior Developer at Taycor Financial for one year from 2015 to 2016 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. His experience also includes a role as a Technical and Commercial Representative at MARTIFER ALUMINIUM LIMITED from 2009 to 2011 in Bucharest, Romania.
Interests and Professional Philosophy
Radu Gabriel Popa is self-motivated and emphasizes continuous learning and self-education. He has a strong interest in open source software and adheres to the philosophy of 'the open source way.' He applies chaos engineering principles to test blockchain systems under unpredictable conditions, reflecting his commitment to innovation and reliability in technology.