Ovidiu Ghinet
About Ovidiu Ghinet
Ovidiu Ghinet serves as the Crew Technical Lead for Dev Platform Engineering Excellence at UBS, where he has worked since 2022. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he specializes in Linux and Unix System Administration, CI Tooling, and Cloud Native Computing.
Current Role at UBS
Ovidiu Ghinet serves as Crew Technical Lead in the Dev Platform - Engineering Excellence group at UBS. He holds the title of Distinguished Engineer and Director. His current role, which he has occupied since 2022, involves leading a team that focuses on implementing auto-governance of the Software Supply Chain using the Grafeas Metadata API. This position builds on his extensive experience in the IT industry, particularly in areas such as Linux and Unix System Administration, CI Tooling, and Cloud Native Computing.
Previous Experience at UBS
Ovidiu Ghinet has a significant tenure at UBS, having worked there in various capacities from 2017 to 2022. He began as a Subject Matter Expert in CI Tooling and progressed to Senior Technical Architect within the Group CTO - Core Engineering division. His roles at UBS spanned a total of five years, during which he contributed to core engineering initiatives and advanced technical solutions.
Experience at IBM Global Services
Before joining UBS, Ovidiu Ghinet worked at IBM Global Services Delivery Center in the Czech Republic from 2006 to 2008. He held the position of UNIX System Administrator Level 3 and Shift Leader. In this role, he was responsible for managing UNIX systems and leading a team, contributing to the operational efficiency of IT services.
Education and Certifications
Ovidiu Ghinet is pursuing a BSc (Honours) in Computing IT and Statistics at The Open University, a program he has been enrolled in since 2013. He previously achieved a Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT from the same institution between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he is a certified Kubernetes Administrator and Developer, which enhances his ability to address complex IT challenges and innovate solutions.
Professional Background and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, Ovidiu Ghinet has developed a strong background in Linux and Unix System Administration, CI Tooling, and Cloud Native Computing. His career includes significant roles in system integration and engineering, particularly during his nine years at IMC in the financial markets sector, where he worked as a System Integration Engineer and Senior Unix Systems Engineer.