Monica C.-Freelancer IT Software Consultant & Trainer
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Senior Software Consultant, Trainer & Data Analyst
Self-Employed
- Conducted SDLC audits for software projects, identifying bottlenecks and aligning practices with ISO and Agile standards, resulting in measurable defect reduction and faster delivery.
- Turned messy, manual data into structured, usable systems as part of process digitization.
- Designed and delivered customized training programs on software quality assurance and AI tools, upskilling over 70 professionals in QA best practices, agile delivery, and applied AI.
- Improved dataset quality and reduced manual workload by 30% through data cleaning, automated reporting, and predictive analytics.
- Designed and reviewed datasets for AI integration, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and representativeness.
- Evaluated outputs of AI tools for accuracy, coherence, and relevance, providing structured feedback for improvement.
Academic Reviewer
Publons Academy
- Assessed the novelty and originality of manuscripts to determine their contribution to the field.
- Evaluated study design and methodology for rigor, reproducibility, and clarity.
Delivery Manager
Planet-Planet Group International
- Saved 20% on delivery time by streamlining development procedures.
- Established a new scheduling system, reducing delivery time by 40% and increasing customer satisfaction by 30%.
- Prepared and implemented new software quality assurance procedures, increasing the quality of produced work by 20%.
Expert Software Engineer, Test Manager, Quality Manager
Frequentis AG
- Led the successful integration of the Electronic Flight Strips app, improving flight operations and boosting customer satisfaction by 80%.
- Organized a testing center for the Romania branch, cutting software defects by 40% and raising overall quality for ATM software projects.
- Collaborated on the SESAR project, helping develop advanced ATM software that increased air traffic management efficiency.
Project Manager, Quality Manager
Siemens Program and System Engineering
- Led initiatives to enhance product and service quality, improving efficiency and raising customer satisfaction by 20%.
- Established and maintained quality standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices, and increasing productivity by 30%.
- Provided training and on-site software integration support across global locations, including India, Austria, and Finland, for Nokia Siemens Network.
University Lecturer - Database, Statistics, Econometrics
Avram Iancu University
- Generated student engagement by 50% through interactive learning methods, resulting in revitalized exam scores and overall satisfaction.
- Designed and taught courses in databases, statistics, and econometrics, providing students with strong foundations in data analysis and model evaluation.
- Applied academic rigor in developing curriculum and supervising student projects involving data mining and statistical modeling.
Programmer
National Roads and Bridges IT Department
- Implemented specific software packages for enterprise activities, upgrading engineering activities by 40%.
Researcher and Project Manager
ACG Software Romania
Data Analysis Researcher
Contact Center RO
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Experienced in Education, Information Technology, Professional Services, Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, and Telecommunication.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Product Development, and Project Management.
Summary
I'm a freelance IT software consultant and trainer.
I promote the idea that quality assurance (QA) is more than just testing; it also includes evaluating how well processes work, improving procedures, and preventing defects.
My current focus is helping software development teams deliver high-quality software.
I'm a tech enthusiast who believes simple processes can produce high-quality software.
I'm very interested in data analysis.
I believe in continuous improvement and learning.
I've worked with customers from many countries in multicultural and competitive environments.
I've spent over 28 years in various roles in IT, research, higher education, and as a trainer and independent consultant.
Skills
- Share Knowledge In Software Development/Delivery And Quality Assurance For Various Software Products And Projects
- Analyze And Define Software Development Processes
- Organize And Assess Existing Software Development Processes
- Advise On Processes To Deliver High-Quality Software
- Support Software Development Teams In Finding And Applying Practical Methods To Improve Software Quality
- Help Build A Quality-Focused Culture In Software Development
- Evaluate Ongoing Software Development Processes To Spot Issues And Root Causes
- Perform Software Development Lifecycle (Sdlc) Audits
- Conduct Requirements Reviews
- Select And Test Ai-Powered Tools For Software Development Needs
- Assess Readiness For Ai Adoption And Identify Gaps In The Software Development Lifecycle
- Define Ai Objectives And Key Areas Where Ai Can Add Value, Aligning Ai Goals With Business And Development Priorities
- Measure And Optimize Ai Implementation By Setting Key Performance Indicators (Kpis) To Track Ai'S Impact
- Train And Upskill Teams, Promoting An Ai-Driven Innovation Culture Across Development Teams
- Scale Ai Adoption Across Projects By Expanding Ai Integration Into Additional Software Projects And Workflows
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Education
Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Computer Science · Computer Science · Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Monica is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and prefers 100% remote projects.
Monica speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
Monica has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Monica has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Monica may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Monica would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Software Consultant, Trainer & Data Analyst, Academic Reviewer, Delivery Manager.
Monica's most recent position is Senior Software Consultant, Trainer & Data Analyst at Self-Employed.
In recent years, Monica has worked for Self-Employed and Publons Academy.
Monica is most experienced in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Monica also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Government and Administration, and Telecommunication.
Monica is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Information Technology. Monica also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Product Development, and Project Management.
Monica has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Monica has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.
Monica holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from Babes-Bolyai University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
The availability of Monica needs to be confirmed.
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