Andrea Ceran

Engineering Manager

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Manchester, United Kingdom

Experience

Mar 2023 - Jun 2025
2 years 4 months
Manchester, United Kingdom

Engineering Manager

Kaboodle

  • Managed 12 engineers in four cross-functional teams, fostering autonomy, accountability, and high performance.
  • Led frontend delivery for scalable internal tooling using React 18 and TypeScript.
  • Built component libraries with Storybook and TailwindCSS, aligned with Figma designs.
  • Integrated REST APIs; applied Redux Toolkit and Zustand for state management.
  • Championed unit testing (Jest, React Testing Library) and accessibility standards.
  • Promoted engineering best practices such as CI/CD adoption, test automation, and clear observability standards.
  • Collaborated with product, design, and QA to enhance engineering processes, boosting delivery speed and product quality.
  • Developed and executed a successful engineering hiring strategy, reducing time-to-hire and enhancing onboarding efficiency.
  • Created and implemented a global engineering progression framework, promoting career growth and increasing employee retention.
  • Contributed to product discovery by aligning technical feasibility with market demands, speeding up value delivery.
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
2 years 3 months
Manchester, United Kingdom

Founder / Engineering Lead

Codefacto

  • Built and operated a digital product consultancy, leading end-to-end delivery of client web platforms and technology strategy.
  • Led cross-functional delivery teams (6–8 engineers, testers, and UX designers) using Agile and lean product discovery methods.
  • Partnered with clients to define product roadmaps, technical architecture, and go-to-market strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Delivered performant, scalable applications using serverless architecture on AWS and GCP, built with modern web development stacks (Next.js, Node.js, Python).
  • Instituted engineering best practices including CI/CD automation, modular design systems, and full-stack observability standards.
  • Enabled rapid MVP delivery timelines, resulting in early product-market validation and reduced time-to-revenue for clients.
Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
10 months
Manchester, United Kingdom

Engineering Manager

Booking.com – Transport Division

  • Worked within a microservices and micro-frontend architecture using React, TypeScript, and Node.js, enhancing scalability and maintainability.
  • Introduced reusable UI components and collaborated closely with design and product.
  • Applied TDD and responsive design principles, ensuring compatibility across partner integrations.
  • Led a cross-functional team focused on car rental pre-booking experiences, including insurance package selection and optional add-ons.
  • Navigated the transition to remote work during the COVID-19 lockdown, maintaining team cohesion, morale, and delivery momentum.
  • Collaborated closely with product and design to ensure high-impact feature delivery aligned with user needs and commercial goals.
  • Implemented OKRs to drive alignment, autonomy, and measurable progress across engineering objectives.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
2 years 1 month

Consultant – Team Lead, Front End Engineering

DAZN

  • Led frontend development for DAZN’s global sports streaming app, delivering live and on-demand video experiences across multiple devices and regions.
  • Built and optimized single-page applications (SPAs) using React, MobX, and Node.js, ensuring smooth performance during high-traffic live events.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in design, QA, and product to rapidly deliver features and improve user experience.
  • Developed and customized interfaces for a wide range of platforms including smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices.
  • Contributed to frontend architecture decisions and component reuse strategies, improving consistency and delivery efficiency across teams.
Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
7 months

JavaScript Developer

Hogarth Worldwide

  • Built a map-based web app using React, Redux, Node.js, and Azure for a global brand, working alongside native app teams for parallel feature delivery.

Summary

Engineering leader with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performing platforms and scalable architectures for global tech companies. Proven ability to define technology strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and drive impactful product outcomes. Skilled in modern JavaScript ecosystems and full-stack engineering, shaping architecture and engineering practices to ensure reliability and maintainability. Passionate about fostering inclusive team cultures, mentoring future leaders, and aligning technical execution with strategic business goals.

Skills

Front End Development Stack Skills

  • React 16–18, Typescript, Hooks, Context Api
  • Redux Toolkit, Zustand, React Query
  • Tailwindcss, Styled Components, Css Modules
  • Graphql & Restful Api Integrations
  • Storybook, Figma
  • Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
  • Vite, Webpack, Github Actions, Docker (Local Dev)
  • Ui Accessibility & Responsive Design

Technical Leadership & Strategy

  • Strategic Planning And Execution Of Technology Roadmaps Aligned With Business Goals.
  • Proven Track Record Building And Scaling High-performing Engineering Teams.
  • Experienced In Team Growth, Coaching, And Career Progression Frameworks.
  • Skilled In Agile Transformations, Lean Delivery, And Change Management.

Architecture & Engineering Excellence

  • Expertise In Modern Javascript Ecosystems And Full-stack Development.
  • Fosters A Culture Of Technical Excellence Through Clean Code Principles, Scalable Ci/cd Workflows, Observability, And A Strong Emphasis On Security And Reliability.
  • Strong Background In Designing Scalable, Distributed Systems And Cloud-native Architectures (Aws, Gcp).
  • Proficient In Microservices, Serverless, Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), And Ci/cd Pipelines.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication

  • Effective In Cross-department Collaboration With Product, Design, Qa, And Senior Leadership.
  • Skilled In Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Presentations, And Decision-making Alignment.
  • Experienced In Navigating Complex Org Structures And Managing Multiple Workstreams.

Delivery & Operational Excellence

  • Hands-on Experience Leading End-to-end Delivery Of Digital Products — From Discovery To Production.
  • Skilled In Delivering New Features At Speed While Actively Managing Technical Debt To Maintain Long-term System Health.
  • Strong Focus On Operational Readiness, Incident Response, And Performance Tuning

Languages

Czech
Advanced
English
Advanced
Hungarian
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2005

University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Novi Sad, Serbia

University of Liverpool

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems Management · Information Systems Management · Liverpool, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Scrum Alliance

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