Radu Stefan
About Radu Stefan
Radu Stefan is a Front End Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and a strong background in computer science. He has worked at various companies, including Partnerize, Visformatics, and Next Ltd, and possesses expertise in modern JavaScript, TypeScript, and GraphQL data management.
Current Role at Partnerize
Radu Stefan serves as a Front-End Software Engineer at Partnerize, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing user interfaces and enhancing the overall user experience. His work involves utilizing modern JavaScript ES6+ and TypeScript, which contribute to improved code quality and maintainability. Radu's expertise in Apollo-Client and Apollo-Server allows him to effectively manage GraphQL data, further optimizing the front-end development process.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Radu Stefan accumulated significant experience in software development. He worked as a Software Engineer at Visformatics from 2018 to 2022, where he honed his skills in various programming languages and frameworks. Before that, he completed a three-month training as a Trainee Full-stack Developer at Northcoders in 2018. His career began at Next Ltd, where he worked as an Operator from 2014 to 2017 in South Yorkshire.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Radu Stefan has a solid educational foundation in computer science. He studied at Dimitrie Leonida College, where he achieved a qualification as an Analyst Programmer from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education at Free Code Camp, obtaining a Full Stack Web Development Certification from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he completed an IT course on Git Workflow through Udemy in 2016, which lasted for 11 months.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Radu possesses a range of technical skills relevant to front-end development. He is proficient in using Cypress.js for end-to-end testing, ensuring the reliability of applications. His experience includes API testing with Postman, which helps in validating API integrations. Radu also employs Material UI and Formik to build user interfaces and manage forms within React applications, enhancing the functionality and usability of the software he develops.
Early Career in Monitoring and Operations
Before transitioning to software development, Radu Stefan worked as a Monitoring Officer at Radiocom from 2008 to 2014 in Bucharest, Romania. This role provided him with foundational skills in monitoring and operational processes. He also gained experience as an Operator at Next Ltd in South Yorkshire from 2014 to 2017, where he developed an understanding of operational workflows.