Vlad Popa
About Vlad Popa
Vlad Popa is a Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently working at Thoughtworks in Bucharest, Romania. He has held various roles in notable companies, specializing in integrating technologies for greenfield projects and serving as a technical lead.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Currently, Vlad Popa serves as a Full Stack Engineer at ThoughtWorks in Bucharest, Romania. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to various projects for three years. In his role, he acts as a technical lead, focusing on investigating solutions for business requirements and coordinating team delivery processes. His expertise includes integrating technologies on greenfield projects, specifically utilizing React and NextJS.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Vlad Popa worked at several notable companies in the software development field. He was a Full-stack Developer at Orange Services from 2019 to 2022, after serving as a Frontend Developer there from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he held positions as a Java Developer at Asseco South Eastern Europe from 2015 to 2016, and at Endava from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Luxoft from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Vlad Popa holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Computer Science at ASE Bucharest, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the same institution, studying from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills and expertise in software development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Vlad Popa specializes in integrating basic technologies on greenfield projects. His current work involves using a range of technologies including React, NextJS, Jest, React Testing Library, Azure, and TypeScript. He ensures that software solutions are flexible enough to accommodate different UI themes, demonstrating his ability to adapt to various project requirements.