I am a Senior Software Developer with extensive commercial experience across Australia and Europe. I have designed, built, and delivered enterprise-scale solutions across finance, education, construction, and government. I am a hands-on leader who has run software projects and mentored teams while engaging with executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals. I specialize in full-stack development with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, cloud, and modern languages. I hold a Masters in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest and a Professional Scrum Master I certification, and I enjoy exploring new platforms, languages, and approaches to solve complex problems.

Grigore Olaru

I am a Senior Software Developer with extensive commercial experience across Australia and Europe. I have designed, built, and delivered enterprise-scale solutions across finance, education, construction, and government. I am a hands-on leader who has run software projects and mentored teams while engaging with executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals. I specialize in full-stack development with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, cloud, and modern languages. I hold a Masters in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest and a Professional Scrum Master I certification, and I enjoy exploring new platforms, languages, and approaches to solve complex problems.

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I am a Senior Software Developer with extensive commercial experience across Australia and Europe. I have designed, built, and delivered enterprise-scale solutions across finance, education, construction, and government. I am a hands-on leader who has run software projects and mentored teams while engaging with executive stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

I specialize in full-stack development with a strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies, cloud, and modern languages. I hold a Masters in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest and a Professional Scrum Master I certification, and I enjoy exploring new platforms, languages, and approaches to solve complex problems.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer at JDLF International Pty Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Senior Software Developer within the Enterprise & Consulting team, supporting the Compass Education rollout (CEnet) and ongoing system enhancements. Delivered change requests, bug fixes, and enhancements across modules including Ancestry, Billing, Enrolments, Census, Compliance Reports, and People Management. Worked across .NET, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, NodeJS, React, ExtJS, GraphQL, Web Services, Web API, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ to implement scalable solutions.
Senior .NET Developer at Timbercorp Finance (KordaMentha)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2019
Led design and implementation of the Timbercorp Information Management System (TIMS), managing more than $200M in investments and $400M in loans annually. Developed insolvency module, tax‑advice generator, and data feeds to external systems. Created a Batch Import system for Excel-to-database automation, improving data accuracy and efficiency. Implemented custom reporting tools and SharePoint‑integrated dashboards. Tech stack included .NET, C#, VB6, Python, SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, and Crystal Reports.
Senior Consultant (Part-time) at Mobile Idea Solutions
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Designed and delivered Events123, a cross-platform mobile application for conferences and expositions with full agenda, notes, ratings, interactive maps, and social media integration. Implemented supporting Umbraco CMS and AWS integration. Tech stack included C#, Xamarin, MS SQL Server, SQLite, Umbraco, AngularJS, AWS.
Senior Consultant at VM Romano Construction Group
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Architected and implemented Owners Corporation Maintenance Site, streamlining request and ticket workflows with automated email notifications. Designed and developed VIMS, a budget and cost-tracking desktop application managing over $100M in project costs.
Senior Analyst Programmer at KAZ Technology Services
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Delivered ChildCheck, a system for managing Working with Children assessments, integrating with Federal and State Police systems. Led development of RAPID (Client Management Interface/Operational Data System) with a team of 7 C++ developers and a hospital data warehouse migration. Contributed to major projects at Telstra, Drake International, Linfox, and the Department of Human Services, delivering enterprise CRM, reporting, logistics, and video system solutions.

Education

Masters Degree in Computer Science at Polytechnic University of Bucharest
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Scrum Master I
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government