Radu Andrei I.
About Radu Andrei I.
Radu Andrei I. is an Engineering Manager at Kpler, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in software engineering with experience at companies such as Black Duck Software, Cisco Systems, and Veracode, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Current Role at Kpler
Radu Andrei I. serves as an Engineering Manager at Kpler, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on tech modernization and reducing technical debt within the organization. He works remotely and has been instrumental in advocating for increased observability by introducing Service Level Objectives (SLOs) that initially targeted 99% uptime, which was subsequently raised to 99.5% after three months. Additionally, he has championed the migration from Google Cloud to AWS, further enhancing the company's technological infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Radu Andrei I. has extensive experience in software engineering across various companies. He worked at Black Duck Software as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013. He also held positions at Cisco Systems, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2011 and completed two summer internships in 2008 and 2009. His tenure at Veracode included roles as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020, Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021, and Principal Site Reliability Engineer from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he worked at Kronos as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Radu Andrei I. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His studies spanned from 2005 to 2010, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. During his time at the university, he also gained practical experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2007 to 2008.
Initiatives and Contributions at Kpler
At Kpler, Radu Andrei I. has introduced significant initiatives aimed at improving the engineering culture and operational efficiency. He established a no-fault post-mortem culture, encouraging the engineering team to take ownership of the production environment. His advocacy for increased observability through the implementation of Service Level Objectives (SLOs) has contributed to enhanced performance metrics within the organization.
Internship Experience
Radu Andrei I. began his career with various internships that provided him with early exposure to the tech industry. He worked as a Programming Intern at Nanobiosym in 2005 and completed two summer internships at Cisco Systems in 2008 and 2009. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2007 to 2008, gaining valuable research experience.