Alexandru Gunescu - Head of Cloud Infrastructure

Q: Where is Alexandru based?

Alexandru is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Alexandru speak?

Alexandru speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexandru have?

Alexandru has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Alexandru has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Alexandru may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexandru's latest experience?

Alexandru's most recent position is Head of Cloud Infrastructure at BP .

Q: What companies has Alexandru worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexandru has worked for BP and LEGO .

Q: Which industries is Alexandru most experienced in?

Alexandru is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Energy . Alexandru also has some experience in Utility Services , Transportation and Logistics , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Alexandru most experienced in?

Alexandru is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Research and Development (R&D) . Alexandru also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Business Intelligence , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Alexandru worked in recently?

Alexandru has recently worked in industries like Energy , Manufacturing , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Alexandru worked in recently?

Alexandru has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Strategy and Planning .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Aug 2022 - Present

3 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Cloud Infrastructure

BP

Migrated the Electric Vehicle Charging SaaS App of the EV Division from on-premises and Azure to AWS Cloud, resulting in a hybrid multi-cloud multi-tenant solution
Developed a streaming data pipeline using AWS MSK for Apache Kafka and implemented an event-driven architecture to ingest and process near real-time data from OCPI-protocol IoT devices
Implemented multi-tenant strategies including database schema isolation, bridge model for resource sharing, and tenant-based RBAC controls
Provisioned Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS with namespaces and RBAC for tenant isolation
Led migration from on-premises and Azure to AWS using AWS DataSync, Snowball, and Database Migration Service
Orchestrated collaboration across 5+ systems, vendors, service providers, and on-site teams
Supported development and maintenance of IT strategy aligned with business requirements
Managed €40 million infrastructure budget with AWS & Azure cost optimization, achieving 15% savings
Led 50+ developers to implement advanced database procedures, increasing productivity by 20%
Spearheaded multi-cloud, multi-tenant infrastructure migration for 30% faster processing times
Negotiated vendor pricing to reduce payroll/benefits administration costs by 20%
Developed a two-year infrastructure technology roadmap yielding 25% cost savings
Tech stack: Kubernetes on AWS EKS, Docker, Kafka/AWS MSK, Terraform, AWS CDK, TypeScript, React, NextJS, Node.js, NestJS, Python, Aurora Serverless, RDS (MySQL, SQL Server), GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AWS Security Hub, AWS Database Migration Service, AWS DataSync, AWS Organizations, AWS Control Tower, Odoo, Microsoft Navision, MS Dynamics

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

1 year 7 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Cloud DevOps Architect

LEGO

Led application engineering team to design, build, and operate the Assortment Management platform on LEGO.com
Coached and mentored engineers, driving innovation and strong engineering culture
Collaborated with solution architects, infrastructure engineers, product owners, and agile coaches to define technical solutions
Managed end-to-end software engineering, composable solution architecture, and operational excellence for high-availability, low-latency distributed systems on AWS
Tech stack: AWS CDK, CloudFormation, AWS ECS/Fargate, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, Docker, Microservices, TypeScript, React, Context API, Hooks, Styled Components, Node.js, GraphQL on AppSync, Amazon SNS/SQS/EventBridge, Aurora Serverless, DynamoDB, GitHub Actions

Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

8 months

Munich, Germany

Cloud Solutions Architect

YARA International ASA

Led digital transformation of the Atfarm web app by designing and implementing a highly available, serverless commerce architecture on AWS
Rebuilt and refactored the Atfarm client application with a new tech stack and cloud architecture
Coordinated project sub-projects including cloud infrastructure setup and client app refactoring
Tech stack: TypeScript, React, React Context, Styled Components, Mapbox, Urql GraphQL, NestJS, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/Fargate, ECR, AWS Lambda, AWS SNS, Terraform, CircleCI, MongoDB Atlas

Jan 2019 - May 2020

1 year 5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Cloud Solutions Architect

Porsche Digital

Designed end-to-end composable solution architecture and ensured operational excellence for the finder.porsche.com platform and global online payment services on AWS
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and co-design end-to-end architectures
Tech stack: TypeScript, React, Redux, Styled Components, Node.js, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS SNS, MongoDB Atlas, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS ECS/Fargate, AWS Lambda, Terraform, VPC, Subnetting, NAT Gateway, Peering, AWS Step Functions

Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

2 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Tech Lead - Full Stack

E.ON

Led refactoring of payment integration service, AEM author panel, and corporate website to modernize front-end infrastructure
Refactored client integration service, user backend, and corporate website using React and CSS modules, reducing codebase size
Projects: eon.de, mein.eon.de
Tech stack: TypeScript, React, React Native, Redux, Styled Components, HighCharts, Leaflet, Jest, Node.js, GraphQL Apollo, MongoDB Atlas, GitLab, Jenkins, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

1 year 10 months

Bucharest, Romania

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Aera Technology

Developed the Supply Chain Analytics App as part of a multidisciplinary Agile team
Migrated application from ExtJS to React with Redux
Created rich user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, SVG, FusionCharts, D3.js, Leaflet
Maintained mobile versions and collaborated with back-end developers to optimize information architecture
Tech stack: React, ExtJS, Redux, ES6, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, FusionCharts, D3.js, Leaflet

Oct 2011 - Jan 2015

3 years 4 months

Bucharest, Romania

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Ixia

Extended and customized ExtJS components, integrated grids with REST services, and addressed cross-browser issues
Designed and implemented JavaScript solutions using ExtJS framework
Created web widgets for large data volumes and improved UX with AJAX and web services
Integrated multiple data sources and managed data migration, transformation, and scripting
Deployed and managed Splunk for monitoring and analytics
Mentored junior developers and liaised with clients to gather requirements

Aug 2006 - Sep 2011

5 years 2 months

Bucharest, Romania

Frontend Engineer

Ipsos Interactive Services

Developed online survey projects using JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS
Created responsive web interfaces with drag & drop, copy & paste, context menus, and sorting
Built RESTful Web API services and maintained web applications
Verified projects using SPSS and contributed to large-scale e-commerce platform transformations

Summary

Highly accomplished Head of Cloud Infrastructure with a proven ability to develop and execute effective infrastructure and IT support strategies. Extensive experience in effectively engaging and managing C-Level stakeholders, coupled with a strong background in Enterprise Solution Architecture. Skilled in utilizing leadership abilities to recruit, train, mentor, and empower high-performance teams. Successfully led teams of architects and developers in prominent automotive companies and spearheaded digital transformation initiatives for renowned institutions worldwide.

Skills

Cloud Architecture: In-depth Knowledge And Hands-on Experience In Multi-cloud Platforms Such As Aws (Ideally) Or Azure/gcp, Private Cloud And Cloud-native Solutions.
Infrastructure As Code: Proficiency In Terraform, Aws Cloudformation, And Aws Cdk For Provisioning And Managing Aws Or Azure/gcp.
Serverless Architecture: Proficiency In Implementing Serverless Architectures And Designing Event-driven And Microservices-based Solutions, Leveraging Serverless Computing — Aws Lambda Or Azure Functions, Api Gateway, Dynamodb, Aurora Serverless.
Event-driven Architecture: Expertise In Designing Event-driven Architectures That Allow Systems To React And Respond To Events In Real-time, Including Event-driven Messaging Patterns And Event-driven Data Processing — Aws Eventbridge, Sns And Sqs.
Multi-cloud Hybrid Architecture: Experience With Site-to-site Vpn Connections Between Cloud Providers Or On-premises For Building Multi-cloud Hybrid Architectures — Aws Direct Connect, Azure Expressroute.
Software-as-a-service (Saas) Architecture: Experience With Multi-tenancy Implementation On Kubernetes Eks, Designing And Configuring Kubernetes Clusters In A Way That Allows Multiple Tenants Or Users To Securely Share The Same Cluster.
Storage And Databases: Understanding Of Aws Storage Services Like S3, Ebs, Efs, As Well As Database Services Such As Rds For Sql Server And Mysql, Redshift, Aws Storage Gateway For Hybrid Cloud Storage Integration, Elasticache For In-memory Caching.
Data Management: Experience Designing And Implementing Data Architectures On Aws, Including Data Lakes Using S3 And Aws Glue, Data Warehousing Using Redshift, Etl/elt Processes And Data Pipelines With Talend.
Data Transfer And Migration: Experience In Transferring And Migrating Data Using Services Like Aws Datasync, Aws Snowball, And Aws Database Migration Service (Dms), Including Migrating Mainframe Workloads To Cloud Using Aws Mainframe Modernization.
Security: Expertise In Implementing Aws Security Best Practices Using Aws Waf (Web Application Firewall) And Aws Shield For Protection Against Ddos Attacks, And Enabling Encryption At Rest Using Aws Kms (Key Management Service).
Containerization And Orchestration: Deep Knowledge Of Kubernetes Architecture, Cluster Deployment And Scaling; Experience With Container Orchestration Platforms Such As Aws Elastic Kubernetes Service (Eks) Or Azure Aks/gke; Familiarity With Cluster Provisioning Tools Like Kubectl, Kops, Kubespray For Cluster Setup And Management; Expertise In Containerization Technologies Such As Docker And Docker Compose.
Streaming Data: Knowledge Of Stream Processing Frameworks Such As Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis Msk, Rabbitmq; Proficiency In Setting Up And Configuring Kafka Clusters, Managing Topics, Partitions, And Consumer Groups; Knowledge Of Confluent Cloud For Deploying Kafka.
Full-stack Development (Frontend): Expert-level Javascript, Typescript, And Frameworks Like React, React Native, And Redux For Building User Interfaces; Familiarity With Frontend Libraries And Tools Such As Apollo Client And Urql For Graphql Integration.
Full-stack Development (Backend): Expertise In Node.js For Server-side Development, Including Rest Apis, Nestjs, Express Frameworks And Graphql Apis; Previous Experience In Backend Languages Such As Python Or Golang.
Databases: Solid Understanding Of Database Systems, Including Sql And Nosql Databases Such As Mongodb, Postgresql, Sql Server And Mysql; Understanding Of Database Connectivity, Querying, And Orm Libraries Like Mongoose Or Sequelize.
Devops And Automation (Ci/cd): Experience With Build Automation Tools — Gitlab Ci, Azure Devops, Github Actions With Self-hosted Runner; Argocd For Gitops On Kubernetes.
Monitoring And Logging: Proficiency In Monitoring Application Performance, Logs, And Metrics To Identify Issues And Optimize System Performance Using Tools Such As Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Or Elk Stack.
Configuration Management: Understanding Of Configuration Management Tools And The Ability To Manage And Automate Software Configurations Across Different Environments Using Ansible.
Scripting And Automation: Strong Scripting Skills In Languages Such As Python, Bash, Or Powershell.

Languages

Romanian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2004 - Jun 2009

Polytechnic University of Bucharest

Bachelor of Automatic Control and Computer Science · Computer Engineering · Bucharest, Romania

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Alexandru based?

Alexandru is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alexandru speak?

Alexandru speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alexandru have?

Alexandru has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Alexandru has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Alexandru may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexandru be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexandru would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Cloud Infrastructure, Senior Cloud DevOps Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect.

What is Alexandru's latest experience?

Alexandru's most recent position is Head of Cloud Infrastructure at BP.

What companies has Alexandru worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexandru has worked for BP and LEGO.

Which industries is Alexandru most experienced in?

Alexandru is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Energy. Alexandru also has some experience in Utility Services, Transportation and Logistics, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Alexandru most experienced in?

Alexandru is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Alexandru also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Alexandru worked in recently?

Alexandru has recently worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Retail.

Which business areas has Alexandru worked in recently?

Alexandru has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Strategy and Planning.

What is Alexandru's education?

Alexandru holds a Bachelor in Computer Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bucharest.

What is the availability of Alexandru?

Alexandru is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexandru?

Alexandru's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.