Hi, I’m Adrian Ababei, a cleared and certified Senior Drupal Developer & Architect with over 22 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade web sites and applications. I specialize in Drupal migrations, architecture, and integration with external systems, consistently driving projects from discovery through to production while ensuring quality and accessibility. I’m passionate about building robust, accessible solutions that meet business goals and user needs. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading teams, and love solving complex technical challenges for clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies.

Adrian Ababei

Hi, I’m Adrian Ababei, a cleared and certified Senior Drupal Developer & Architect with over 22 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade web sites and applications. I specialize in Drupal migrations, architecture, and integration with external systems, consistently driving projects from discovery through to production while ensuring quality and accessibility. I’m passionate about building robust, accessible solutions that meet business goals and user needs. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading teams, and love solving complex technical challenges for clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies.

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Hi, I’m Adrian Ababei, a cleared and certified Senior Drupal Developer & Architect with over 22 years of experience delivering enterprise-grade web sites and applications. I specialize in Drupal migrations, architecture, and integration with external systems, consistently driving projects from discovery through to production while ensuring quality and accessibility.

I’m passionate about building robust, accessible solutions that meet business goals and user needs. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading teams, and love solving complex technical challenges for clients ranging from government agencies to Fortune 500 companies.

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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.

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

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

Industry Experience

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

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