Hi, I’m Adrian Ababei, a Cleared & Certified Senior Drupal Developer & Architect with over 22 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade websites and applications for public sector and enterprise clients. I specialize in Drupal migrations, custom module and theme development, Acquia Site Studio, API integrations, and performance optimization. I’m known for leading technical teams, engaging with clients, and delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. I’m seeking a role that challenges my knowledge in web and distributed application architecture in cutting-edge technology environments. I thrive in discovery workshops, pre-sales activities, architectural documentation, and cross-team collaboration, and I enjoy mentoring teams and driving architecture decisions that balance business value with technical excellence. I hold security clearance (Secret Level 2) and have extensive experience in government, education, health, and enterprise programs.

Adrian Ababei

Hi, I’m Adrian Ababei, a Cleared & Certified Senior Drupal Developer & Architect with over 22 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade websites and applications for public sector and enterprise clients. I specialize in Drupal migrations, custom module and theme development, Acquia Site Studio, API integrations, and performance optimization. I’m known for leading technical teams, engaging with clients, and delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. I’m seeking a role that challenges my knowledge in web and distributed application architecture in cutting-edge technology environments. I thrive in discovery workshops, pre-sales activities, architectural documentation, and cross-team collaboration, and I enjoy mentoring teams and driving architecture decisions that balance business value with technical excellence. I hold security clearance (Secret Level 2) and have extensive experience in government, education, health, and enterprise programs.

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Hi, I’m Adrian Ababei, a Cleared & Certified Senior Drupal Developer & Architect with over 22 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade websites and applications for public sector and enterprise clients. I specialize in Drupal migrations, custom module and theme development, Acquia Site Studio, API integrations, and performance optimization. I’m known for leading technical teams, engaging with clients, and delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining accessibility and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

I’m seeking a role that challenges my knowledge in web and distributed application architecture in cutting-edge technology environments. I thrive in discovery workshops, pre-sales activities, architectural documentation, and cross-team collaboration, and I enjoy mentoring teams and driving architecture decisions that balance business value with technical excellence. I hold security clearance (Secret Level 2) and have extensive experience in government, education, health, and enterprise programs.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Drupal Architect & Developer at OPTASY
September 1, 2011 - November 20, 2025
Researched, scoped, estimated and presented Drupal solutions for enterprise-grade websites and applications; led discovery workshops with customers; developed customized presentations and prototypes to prove business value; overseen technical team and ensured delivery aligned with client needs; managed full lifecycle of product design and implementation.
Senior Architect Drupal / Lead Developer at House & Home Media
September 30, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Led Drupal architecture and development for major sites, migrated platforms to Drupal 8-10, and integrated external systems; mentored developers and ensured high-quality deliverables.
Lead Drupal Developer at Therefore Interactive
August 31, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Coded PHP, Drupal implementations; improved existing codebase; prototyped new technologies; designed visual elements and layouts; led development team.
Drupal Developer at Marketing Era
July 31, 2007 - July 31, 2007
Oversaw daily project tasks for Drupal properties; implemented web 2.0 standards; mentored project teams.
Senior Web Developer & Drupal Developer at VerticalWave Ventures
March 31, 2006 - March 31, 2006
Developed Drupal-based web applications on LAMP stacks; enhanced functionality, performance and UX; integrated with common tools.
Web Developer at eASIC Corporation
August 31, 2004 - August 31, 2004
Planned, designed and developed www.easic.com; built RFQ system; contributed to product development.
Web Developer at CTCE
May 31, 2003 - May 31, 2003
Developed LegisIntranet – Romanian legislation web library; contributed to intranet solutions.
Senior Architect - Drupal at House & Home Media
August 1, 2008 - September 1, 2011
Led architecture and development of Drupal-based sites; built from scratch the Drupal 8 website and integrated external systems; supervised and mentored the web development team.
Lead Drupal Developer at Therefore Interactive
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
Led Drupal development initiatives, improved existing code, prototyped new technologies, and guided design and layout decisions for multiple client projects.
Drupal Developer at Marketing Era
March 1, 2006 - July 31, 2007
Oversaw daily project tasks for Drupal-based properties, implemented new web 2.0 standards, and contributed to Drupal 5/6 development efforts.
Senior Web Developer & Drupal Developer at VerticalWave Ventures
August 1, 2004 - March 31, 2006
Coded PHP-based applications, led Drupal development across multiple projects, and guided front-end integration and optimization.
Web Developer at eASIC Corporation
May 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004
Planned and developed www.easic.com and RFQ systems; implemented PHP/MySQL based solutions and web interfaces.
Web Developer at CTCE
June 1, 2002 - May 31, 2003
Developed Romanian legislation web library application (LegisIntranet) using ASP, SQL Server and web technologies.

Education

Master - Software Design & Development at Al. I. Cuza University, Romania
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Science Economic Studies at Al. I. Cuza University, Romania
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
Master - Software Design & Development at Al. I. Cuza University, Romania
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Bachelor of Science Economic Studies at Al. I. Cuza University, Romania
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

Acquia Certified Drupal Developer
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Acquia Certified Front End Specialist
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Acquia Certified Site Builder
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Scrum Master Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
ITIL 4 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Security Information (Canada) Level: Secret
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Acquia Certified Drupal Developer
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
Acquia Certified Front End Specialist
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
Acquia Certified Site Builder
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
Scrum Master Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
ITIL 4 Foundation
January 11, 2030 - May 28, 2026
Security Information (Canada) Level: Secret (Level 2)
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2031

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare