I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of experience in building enterprise-grade applications. My journey has taken me through various sectors including HR platforms and clinical trial systems, where I've honed my skills in .NET, SQL, and Python. I enjoy mentoring junior engineers and leading distributed teams through complex modernization projects. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, I thrive on tackling challenges in legacy system modernization, resulting in lasting, scalable software products. My passion for continuous learning drives me to stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices, ensuring I bring the best possible solutions to my projects.

ELENA-CELIA BLACU

I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of experience in building enterprise-grade applications. My journey has taken me through various sectors including HR platforms and clinical trial systems, where I've honed my skills in .NET, SQL, and Python. I enjoy mentoring junior engineers and leading distributed teams through complex modernization projects. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, I thrive on tackling challenges in legacy system modernization, resulting in lasting, scalable software products. My passion for continuous learning drives me to stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices, ensuring I bring the best possible solutions to my projects.

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I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 18 years of experience in building enterprise-grade applications. My journey has taken me through various sectors including HR platforms and clinical trial systems, where I’ve honed my skills in .NET, SQL, and Python. I enjoy mentoring junior engineers and leading distributed teams through complex modernization projects.

With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions, I thrive on tackling challenges in legacy system modernization, resulting in lasting, scalable software products. My passion for continuous learning drives me to stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices, ensuring I bring the best possible solutions to my projects.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer (full stack) at UCMS by AROBS
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed new functionalities and configurations for the personnel management application; integrated 3rd party applications. Worked with .NET Framework 4.8, C#, ASP.NET, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL Server 2019/2022, Web API, JSON; used Microsoft Azure, TFS, Git, and Postman. Applied Kanban methodology to deliver features and configurations for TrueHR.
Senior Software Development Engineer (full stack) at SUVODA
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Developed Interactive Response Technology (IRT) for randomization and drug supply management; created technical design documentation and managed deployments across environments. Served as main testing liaison, supported troubleshooting, and designed/configured/maintained CI/CD pipelines (Git, TFS, Azure DevOps). Delivered scalable drug supply management systems for global clinical trials.
Python Trainer (part time) at AZIMUT VISION
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Trained groups of ~15 people with little/no programming knowledge to junior developer level; delivered structured training and mentoring with real-world examples, enabling students to achieve >90% certification scores.
Senior Software Development Engineer at TOTALSOFT
February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Implemented new features and performed code maintenance for Charisma HCM; contributed to ASP.NET MVC, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular projects.
Development Team Leader at COGNIZANT SOFTVISION
January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Led a distributed team of 14 developers; introduced best practices, ensured quality delivery, supported team members, and coordinated SCRUM ceremonies. Ensured secure coding, performed code reviews, and acted as escalation point for production issues across .NET, SQL, and legacy VB6 systems.
Senior Software Development Engineer at COGNIZANT SOFTVISION
July 1, 2012 - December 1, 2020
Worked on ERP, CRM, POS, and WMS applications; migrated legacy VB6 code to .NET, upgraded databases, and implemented new features while maintaining client relationships.
Software Developer at COGNIZANT SOFTVISION
October 1, 2005 - July 1, 2013
Developed and maintained Windows Desktop ERP and CRM applications; contributed to long-term client relationships through quality delivery.
QA Engineer at COGNIZANT SOFTVISION
June 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005
Performed manual, UI, and functional testing; created test cases, reports, and defect tracking using JIRA.
Senior Software Engineer at UCMS by AROBS
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed new HR management features and configuration modules. Integrated third-party services into the personnel platform.
Senior Software Development Engineer at SUVODA
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Built drug supply and randomization solutions for global clinical trials. Designed CI/CD pipelines for automated build and deployment. Delivered scalable enterprise-grade systems with high reliability.
Python Trainer (Part-time) at Azimut Vision
November 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Trained beginner groups to junior developer level. Delivered structured mentoring with >90% certification success rate.
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at Cognizant Softvision
July 1, 2012 - February 1, 2022
Managed distributed team of 14 engineers. Ensured quality delivery, secure coding, and client alignment. First escalation point for production-critical issues.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at University of Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at University of Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree at Babeș-Bolyai University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare