Andrei Dunca

Q: Where is Andrei based?

Andrei is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andrei speak?

Andrei speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andrei have?

Andrei has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Andrei has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Andrei may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andrei's latest experience?

Andrei's most recent position is CTO at Cargo .

Q: What companies has Andrei worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrei has worked for Cargo , RacketPal , change:WATER Labs , Endeavor Romania , and Electric Era .

Q: Which industries is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment , Advertising , and Information Technology . Andrei also has some experience in Biotechnology , Healthcare , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Strategy . Andrei also has some experience in Operations and Investments and M&A .

Q: Which industries has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Healthcare , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in business areas like Investments and M&A , Strategy , and Information Technology .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2021 - Aug 2023

1 year 10 months

CTO

Cargo

Cargo was a video-first shopping experience focused on indie fashion.

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 6 months

Investor

RacketPal

RacketPal is a free mobile app that helps racket sports players of any level find local partners in minutes.
It currently covers tennis, badminton, table tennis, squash, and padel.

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 6 months

Investor

change:WATER Labs

change:WATER Labs is developing disruptive technologies to expand safe and dignified sanitation to the poor and vulnerable non-sewered households and communities.

Jan 2021 - Apr 2023

2 years 4 months

Board Member

Endeavor Romania

Endeavor is a mission-driven, global organization leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement.
Endeavor was founded on the belief that job creation, innovation, and overall prosperity flourish where there is robust support for high-impact entrepreneurs.

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 6 months

Investor

Electric Era

Electric Era is enabling the rapid and affordable electrification of mobilities power supply with high power energy storage for DC fast charging stations.

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 6 months

Investor

Ezra

Ezra is a company dedicated to providing early cancer detection for everyone by combining the most advanced medical imaging technology and artificial intelligence.
The ultimate goal is to offer a whole-body MRI scan in a single session and analyze it using the Ezra AI to quickly and accurately diagnose potential abnormalities anywhere in the body.

Aug 2014 - May 2018

3 years 10 months

Engineering Manager

Facebook

Managed engineering teams of various scopes and sizes in the Ads, Local, and Video organizations.
Coordinated a team of ~80 engineers and engineering managers across two offices in Ads, driving major organizational and strategic initiatives, including new products and product integrations, pivots, and go-to-market strategies.
Coordinated successful internal reorganizations, leading structural updates across multiple functions and offices to better align with company goals, strengthen product ownership, and improve execution.
Collaborated cross-functionally with partners from product, design, and data science teams to define product strategy, set goals, and coordinate execution.
Supported senior engineers and engineering managers via direct management, coaching, and mentorship based on individual strengths and career goals.

Jan 2007 - Aug 2014

7 years 8 months

Co-Founder | CTO

LiveRail

Contributed executive vision, team leadership, and technological guidance while developing the engineering and product organizations.
Coordinated the implementation of a robust infrastructure capable of supporting a massive scale product.
Envisioned and developed several major products and features, including the advertising industry’s first real-time reporting and analytics product, by coordinating product design, technical infrastructure decisions, and go-to-market strategy.
Built relationships and partnerships to facilitate technical integrations into publishing platforms and online video publishers.
Coordinated extensive audits into LiveRail’s technology, operations, and practices for the purpose of acquiring industry-specific certifications and accreditations.
Participated in industry-wide organizations and working groups, such as the IAB, tasked with implementing new standards and best practices in the online advertising space.

Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

1 year 9 months

Co-Founder | CTO

Trilulilu

Led the engineering team as co-founder for a Romanian multimedia UGC platform.
Developed software architecture capable of rapid scaling to accommodate steep growth rates and availability needs.
Grew the platform to become the #1 website in Romania and facilitated its acquisition in ~18 months.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Energy.

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy, Investments and M&A, and Operations.

Information Technology

Product Development

Strategy

Investments and M&A

Operations

Summary

Throughout my career, I have built several start-up companies. Most notably, I was the CTO and co-founder of LiveRail, which at the time of acquisition by Facebook in 2014, was the leading video advertising platform for online publishers. After acquisition, I transitioned into an Engineering Management role at Facebook, supporting products in the Ads, Local, and Video organizations. Most recently, I was the CTO of a video-first e-commerce platform, Cargo. The e-commerce space is very crowded and competitive, and the video-first approach was not a sufficient differentiator to penetrate this market; after several pivots, we could not find strong product-market fit and decided to wind down the company. I am also an angel investor, and advisor to several start-ups, helping out on technology, organizational management, culture, and business strategy. Outside work, I've been engaged with non-profit organizations focused on LGBT rights, healthcare, education, and the arts, both globally and in my home country Romania.

Languages

Romanian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2008

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

B.Sc., Computer Science and Engineering · Computer Science and Engineering · Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Advertising 11.5 y

Avg length 4 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles CTO, Investor, Board Member

Main industries Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Andrei based?

Andrei is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Andrei speak?

Andrei speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andrei have?

Andrei has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Andrei has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Andrei may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andrei be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andrei would be well-suited for roles such as: CTO, Investor, Board Member.

What is Andrei's latest experience?

Andrei's most recent position is CTO at Cargo.

What companies has Andrei worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andrei has worked for Cargo, RacketPal, change:WATER Labs, Endeavor Romania, and Electric Era.

Which industries is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Advertising, and Information Technology. Andrei also has some experience in Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Energy.

Which business areas is Andrei most experienced in?

Andrei is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy. Andrei also has some experience in Operations and Investments and M&A.

Which industries has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Energy.

Which business areas has Andrei worked in recently?

Andrei has recently worked in business areas like Investments and M&A, Strategy, and Information Technology.

What is Andrei's education?

Andrei holds a Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering from Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

What is the availability of Andrei?

Andrei is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andrei?

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