Alexandru Gogan
About Alexandru Gogan
Alexandru Gogan serves as the VP of Engineering at sherpa° in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and product management, with previous roles at Reportin Inc., Source Inc., and Deloitte Canada.
Current Role at sherpa°
Alexandru Gogan serves as the Vice President of Engineering at sherpa°, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the strategic direction of the company. His previous experience at sherpa° includes serving as Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2022 and as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. Gogan's leadership focuses on building effective product-driven teams and fostering a collaborative engineering environment.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before his current role, Alexandru Gogan worked at several companies in various capacities. He was a Software Developer at Reportin Inc. for 11 months in 2017, where he contributed to software solutions. He co-founded Source Inc. and served as Head of Backend from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he held positions as a Lead Architect at Veedata in 2016 and as a Consultant at Deloitte Canada for five months in the same year. His diverse background in software development spans multiple roles and responsibilities.
Educational Background
Alexandru Gogan has a strong educational foundation in technology and business. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology from the University of Waterloo, completing his studies from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Advanced Computing from the University of Stirling, which he completed in 2011. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Wirtschaftsinformatik from Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences, where he studied from 2006 to 2010.
Research and Consulting Experience
Gogan's professional journey includes significant research and consulting experience. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Waterloo for nine months in 2016, contributing to academic projects. His consulting experience spans four years at Sopra Steria and a brief tenure at Deloitte Canada, where he focused on corporate entrepreneurship. This blend of research and consulting roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and business aspects of engineering.
Contributions to Photography
In addition to his engineering career, Alexandru Gogan has a passion for photography. He contributes his photography work to Unsplash, where he shares his creative vision with a broader audience. This interest reflects his diverse skill set and ability to engage with different forms of digital expression.