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Daniel Blendea

Software engineer

Daniel Blendea
Bucharest, Romania

Experience

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025
8 months

Software engineer

Rockwell Automation

  • Contributed to FactoryTalk Hub software, which is used to manage licensing and access to other cloud services provided by the company.

  • Technologies used: F#, .NET 8, Equinox framework, CosmosDB, Azure DevOps.

May 2024 - Dec 2024
8 months

Sabbatical

Sabbatical

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
1 year 4 months
Austria

Software engineer

OSCE

  • Migrated a SAAS-style proprietary platform to .NET 8.

  • Implemented core functionality (authentication, authorization, users management), integration with Active Directory, dynamic form generator.

  • Technologies used: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Angular, htmx, Oracle database.

Mar 2022 - Nov 2022
9 months
Lithuania

Software engineer

Danske Bank

  • Contributed to migration of payments fraud screening to cloud for the Fraud Screening department.

  • Improved existing infrastructure.

  • Technologies used: C#, .NET Core, Microservices, Elastic Stack (ELK), Open Shift, Azure DevOps, nUnit, Moq, Microsoft SQL Server, Docker.

Aug 2021 - Sep 2021
2 months

Software engineer

A Dutch start-up

  • Developed a small project for a logistics company that allowed users to schedule deliveries using a calendar.

  • Technologies used: F#, Fable, React.

Nov 2020 - Feb 2022
1 year 4 months
Finland

Software engineer

NAPA

  • Implemented in C# a tool that calculates various performance indicators per voyage using reports sent by ships; made it easy to onboard new customers; integrated Auth0 authentication.

  • Implemented in F# AWS Lambda functions and parsers for client APIs (REST and GraphQL); set up tools to help engineers maintain a high level of code quality; managed services and infrastructure components on AWS (Lambda, EC2, SQS, SNS, S3) using Terraform; deployed functionality using Docker on AWS.

  • Technologies and libraries used: C#, F#, .NET Core, Terraform, Dapper, Postgres, FAKE build, Angular, OAuth2, AWS Lambda, EC2, SQS, SNS, S3.

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020
2 years 1 month

Software engineer

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

  • Built software integrating real-time and collaborative Non Tariff Measures (NTM) data entry flows, validation, and dissemination into a single online system.

  • Implemented backend functionality including database modeling and optimization, business rules, validations, and in-process messaging using CQRS pattern across three services (frontend, backend, identity).

  • Set up, configured, and maintained CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using TeamCity, GitLab, Docker, Traefik, Ubuntu, Bash scripts on Azure IaaS.

  • Implemented frontend using Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core, Kendo UI for jQuery, and jQuery.

  • Technologies and libraries used: ASP.NET Core 2.x, EF Core 2.x, MS SQL 2017, MediatR, RabbitMQ, Serilog, SignalR.

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
1 year
Netherlands

Software engineer

Agiboo B.V.

  • Developed Agiblocks solution used by commodity traders, producers, and manufacturers.

  • Technologies used: .NET 4.0, MS MVC 3.0, Entity Framework, MS SQL 2008, jQuery, Telerik MVC Controls, KnockoutJS.

Oct 2015 - Jul 2017
1 year 10 months
Romania

Software engineer/Technical lead

ING Bank

  • Designed and implemented import/export from IBM MQ, SWIFT MT file parser, and validation engine for Direct Debit SEPA application.

  • Optimized batch processing time from several hours to less than 5 minutes.

  • Implemented continuous delivery using TeamCity and Octopus Deploy; introduced versioning and release management.

  • Technologies used: .NET 4.5, ASP.NET Webforms, MS SQL Server 2012, IBM MQ, TPL, JetBrains dotTrace, Akka.NET, dependency injection.

Jan 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 9 months
United States

Software engineer

SAFER Systems

  • Developed SAFER One web application for modeling incidents involving chemical releases and spills used by chemical, oil and gas facilities and government agencies.

  • Built PDF report generator, drawing of impacted areas on Google Maps, scenario simulations, and chemicals management.

  • Technologies used: .NET 4.5, MS MVC 5, Entity Framework 6, Automapper, MS SQL 2012, jQuery, jQuery UI, KnockoutJS, Telerik Kendo UI suite, Google Maps API.

Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
2 years 7 months
Netherlands

Software engineer

Agiboo B.V.

  • Developed Agiblocks solution modules for user management, contract management, shipments, invoicing, inventory, risk management, simulations, FOREX, and trading positions for dairy products, coffee, cocoa, and sugar; implemented Active Directory integration, permissions module, and users management module.

  • Developed risk management application for Neumann Kaffee Gruppe implementing options and futures management, P&L and Delta X Lots simulations, and Black–Scholes model for European style options on futures contracts using Reuters data.

  • Technologies used: .NET 4.0, MS MVC 3.0, Entity Framework, MS SQL 2008, jQuery, Telerik MVC Controls, KnockoutJS.

May 2010 - May 2011
1 year 1 month
Netherlands

Software engineer

Brabant Water N.V.

  • Technologies used: MS SQL 2005, .NET 3.5, NHibernate, Web Forms.
Jul 2009 - Jan 2010
7 months
Netherlands

Software engineer

Synfra

  • Technologies used: MS SQL 2005, .NET 3.5, Castle Monorail web framework, NHibernate, jQuery, Google Maps.
Apr 2009 - Jul 2009
4 months

Software engineer

SVK Gevelelementen Benelux BV

  • Created database design and server-side development for Veranda Online online store.

  • Integrated HTML layout and Flash preview; integrated Google Maps API for distance calculation.

  • Technologies used: MS SQL 2005, .NET 3.5, Castle Monorail web framework, NHibernate, jQuery, Flash.

Oct 2008 - Jan 2009
4 months
Netherlands

Software engineer

Brabant Water N.V.

Sep 2007 - Oct 2008
1 year 2 months
Netherlands

Software engineer

Synfra

  • Explored upgrade of planning processes and interconnected project via web services with existing Synfra applications and external providers (GoConnectIT, FasterForward).

  • Worked on-site in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, and Arnhem for 6 months and 8 months in office; performed development and management tasks with a team of 3.

Oct 2006 - Sep 2007
1 year
Netherlands

Senior software engineer

Synfra

  • Contributed code to new modules and performed massive optimizations to existing modules using improved code, design patterns, and refactorings.

  • Coordinated a team of 4 engineers and introduced Scrum methodology.

  • Created technical interview tests and conducted candidate interviews.

  • Introduced Subversion as source control and set up build environment using Nant scripts and CruiseControl.NET automating 99% of builds.

  • Organized repository for 10 projects, set up backups and user management, and managed software releases.

  • Discussed features with client side and created functional documents describing application features in non-technical terms.

Mar 2006 - Jul 2006
5 months
Romania

Software engineer

Info World SRL

May 2005 - Feb 2006
10 months
Romania

Software engineer

1 & 1 Romania

Nov 2003 - May 2005
1 year 7 months

Software engineer

CIMS Software Systems

Jun 2002 - Nov 2003
1 year 6 months
Romania

Software engineer

Central Library, Academy of Economic Studies (ASE)

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (9 years), Government and Administration (5 years), Agriculture (3.5 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), and Transportation (1.5 years).

Information Technology
Government and Administration
Agriculture
Banking and Finance
Food and Beverage
Transportation

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (21 years), Product Development (11.5 years), and Project Management (2 years).

Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management

Summary

A pragmatic software engineer. Results oriented, able to work independently and deliver software products from initial stages to production and beyond.

Skills

  • Software Development: Design Patterns, Solid, Oop, Refactoring
  • Programming Languages: C# - Master, F# - Advanced, Javascript - Advanced
  • Technologies: .Net Framework 1.1 To .Net Core 9: Asp.net Mvc/webapi, Wcf, Windows Forms, Ado .Net, Reflection, Xml, Xslt, Vs Automation, P/invoke, Active Directory Services, Wmi
  • Frameworks: Entity Framework/core, Castle Project, Nhibernate
  • Web Programming: Html, Css, Javascript, Kendo Ui, Jquery, Knockoutjs, Angular, React, Htmx
  • Databases: Sql Server 2000 To 2017, Postgres, Some Oracle: Database Design, Stored Procedures, Ctes
  • Unit Testing: Xunit, Nunit,
  • Software Productivity: Resharper (Advanced), Dotcover, Dottrace.
  • Web Test Automation: Watin, Selenium,
  • Continuous Delivery: Set Up And Maintained Deployment Pipelines With Octopus Deploy, Teamcity, Azure Devops, Cruisecontrol .Net, Nant, Tfs Build
  • Source Control: Subversion Client And Server (Installation, Administration, Usage), Git, Tfs

Languages

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

Academy of Economic Studies (ASE)

Master of Science in IT Project Management · IT Project Management · Bucharest, Romania

Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

Academy of Economic Studies (ASE)

Management faculty · Bucharest, Romania

Oct 1993 - Jun 1997

Alexandru Ioan Cuza High-school

Computer Sciences class · Slobozia, Romania

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Bucharest, Romania and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Software engineer, Sabbatical, Software engineer/Technical lead.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Software engineer at Rockwell Automation.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Rockwell Automation, Sabbatical, OSCE, Danske Bank, and A Dutch start-up.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Agriculture. Daniel also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Banking and Finance, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Daniel also has some experience in Logistics.

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Logistics.

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in IT Project Management from Academy of Economic Studies (ASE).

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

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