I am a multifaceted engineering and IT professional with over two decades of international experience in automotive electronics, secure payment systems, and high-tech R&D. I thrive on translating complex requirements into robust systems, leading cross-cultural teams, and delivering secure, scalable solutions for SMEs and global brands. I value hands-on problem solving, continuous learning, and mentoring others. When I'm not shaping product strategy or optimizing IT infrastructure, I enjoy exploring new technologies, mentoring teams, and traveling to wild places for inspiration.

Marius Carloganu

I am a multifaceted engineering and IT professional with over two decades of international experience in automotive electronics, secure payment systems, and high-tech R&D. I thrive on translating complex requirements into robust systems, leading cross-cultural teams, and delivering secure, scalable solutions for SMEs and global brands. I value hands-on problem solving, continuous learning, and mentoring others. When I'm not shaping product strategy or optimizing IT infrastructure, I enjoy exploring new technologies, mentoring teams, and traveling to wild places for inspiration.

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I am a multifaceted engineering and IT professional with over two decades of international experience in automotive electronics, secure payment systems, and high-tech R&D. I thrive on translating complex requirements into robust systems, leading cross-cultural teams, and delivering secure, scalable solutions for SMEs and global brands.

I value hands-on problem solving, continuous learning, and mentoring others. When I’m not shaping product strategy or optimizing IT infrastructure, I enjoy exploring new technologies, mentoring teams, and traveling to wild places for inspiration.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Administrator at 2m4 SARL, France
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
General management and marketing; design, deployment and administration of IT infrastructures for SMEs; sales and installation of general and OEM software and hardware; server configuration and farm administration; security audits (antivirus, anti-spam, web filtering); roaming and inter-site VPN solutions; end-user training and data security; remote and on-site technical support.
Administrator at 2m4 SARL
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
General management and marketing; design, deployment and administration of IT infrastructures for SME; sales and installation of software and hardware; server and server farm configuration; security audits, data protection, antivirus, anti-spam and web filtering; roaming and inter-site VPN solutions; end-user training; remote and on-site technical support.
Freelance consultant at Self-employed / Independent contractor
January 1, 2003 - October 29, 2025
Automotive electricity and electronics troubleshooting and repair; contracts for test and security audits of point-of-sale payment systems; independent evaluation of hi-tech projects; consulting for SMEs on strategic plans, marketing plans, tender responses, and IT architectures.
Freelance Consultant at Independent
January 1, 2003 - October 29, 2025
Automotive electricity & electronics troubleshooting and repair; contracts for test and security audit of point-of-sale payment systems; independent expert evaluating high-tech projects; consulting for SMEs including strategic plans, marketing plans, responding to public tenders, and designing IT architectures.
Manager, Software R&D Department at VeriFone division of Hewlett-Packard (France)
December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Delivered R&D projects on time and within budgets, transferred to manufacturing; developed secured payment systems and introduced new technologies; supported key customers; managed IP and third-party evaluations; created and instituted data security methodologies used across R&D, manufacturing, support and sales; multi-cultural collaboration across US, Canada, EC, and Taiwan.
R&D Engineer at VeriFone
December 31, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Designed hardware and software for new payment terminals; developed security and cryptographic software; created manufacturing procedures for high-security products; developed product test suites.
Chief Scientist at National Institute for Informatics (ICI), Romania
December 31, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Project manager for large, multi-disciplinary military application projects; development of automotive and transportation hardware (ignition, ABS, metropolitan braking systems); subcontracted and integrated parts of projects related to mechanics, thermal engine control, navigation and safety sailing (anti-collision); managed budgets and research contracts.
Chief Scientist at National Institute for Informatics
December 31, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Project manager for large, multi-disciplinary military application projects; development of automotive and transportation hardware; subcontracted and integrated mechanics, thermal engine control, navigation and safety systems; responsible for budgets and results; secured research contracts.
Engineer in electronics at FEPER
December 31, 1984 - December 31, 1984
Developed software and test programs for manufacturing; established quality control methods and procedures.

Education

MBA (International) at EM-Lyon
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
MBA at Cranfield School of Management
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Engineer in electronics (BAC+5 / MSEE) at Polytechnic School of Bucharest
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1982
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at EM-Lyon
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Cranfield School of Management
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002
Engineer in Electronics (BAC+5 / MSEE) at Polytechnic School of Bucharest
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1982

Qualifications

Notary of trust for digital signatures
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Quality Assurance (Deming)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Notary of trust for digital signatures
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics