Valeriu Vrabie - Engineering Director (Group Head of...

Q: Where is Valeriu based?

Valeriu is based in Bucharest, Romania .

Q: What languages does Valeriu speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Valeriu have?

Valeriu has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Valeriu has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Valeriu may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Valeriu's latest experience?

Valeriu's most recent position is Engineering Director (Group Head of Application Development and Administration) at NEPI Rockcastle Group .

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

In recent years, Valeriu has worked for NEPI Rockcastle Group and Deutsche Bank .

Q: Which industries is Valeriu most experienced in?

Valeriu is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Real Estate . Valeriu also has some experience in Education and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Valeriu most experienced in?

Valeriu is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development . Valeriu also has some experience in Strategy , Accounting , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Valeriu worked in recently?

Valeriu has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Valeriu worked in recently?

Valeriu has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Bucharest, Romania

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Engineering Director (Group Head of Application Development and Administration)

NEPI Rockcastle Group

Drove strategic digital innovation and organizational transformation by identifying, aligning, and implementing advanced digital solutions to address critical business needs, enhance operational efficiency, and enable continuous improvement across the organization
Ensured technology investments and initiatives aligned with strategic goals through proactive feedback gathering from business users
Assessed and prepared the digital budget, managing vendor costs and distinguishing CAPEX from OPEX for accurate financial planning
Designed ROI-driven digitalization business cases prioritizing investment costs lower than projected revenue savings
Standardized and centralized processes across Finance, Leasing, Property and Facility Management, Marketing, Procurement, Legal, Development, Renewable Energy, and Cybersecurity using ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) and specialized applications
Integrated ERP with multiple third-party systems to streamline data flow and optimize cross-functional processes
Automated financial and operational processes, leveraging ERP capabilities to drive transformation initiatives
Collaborated with global teams across eight countries to ensure consistency and successful delivery of digital transformation
Implemented a solar panel renewable energy project integrated with ERP for real-time monitoring, reducing carbon footprint and supporting ESG goals
Identified and mitigated technology risks, ensuring system reliability and business continuity
Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies across all technology operations
Monitored technology service and project performance using modern reporting tools to provide real-time insights and enable informed decision making
Oversaw program and project implementation, providing strategic direction, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Established IT Governance policies, frameworks, and processes focusing on resource optimization, risk management, and regulatory compliance
Redefined vendor management strategy to focus on high-performing partnerships, maximizing vendor capabilities and delivering value
Utilized AI tools to improve data management, enabling data-driven decision making and enhancing customer satisfaction
Developed and led a skilled digital team, balancing internal expertise with external partnerships and transitioning teams to an Agile framework
Introduced QA automation frameworks, improving software quality, deployment speed, and operational reliability
Oversaw allocation and utilization of technology resources including personnel, budget, and infrastructure to maximize efficiency
Resolved critical performance challenges, resulting in a scalable and high-performing ERP system
Integrated the largest legal entity into the ERP system in two months with error-free implementation
Onboarded all remaining countries into the ERP system across eight nations
Increased process improvement levels in Finance segments from 41% to 80%
Automated banking integration and payment reconciliation using Finqware middleware
Initiated legal department digitalization projects and advanced document management solutions
Delivered electronic invoicing in Romania and Hungary under tight deadlines, addressing regulatory and technical challenges

Jul 2020 - Sep 2023

3 years 3 months

Bucharest, Romania

Vice President – Technology - Surveillance

Deutsche Bank

Led Software Engineering, QA, Product Owners, and PMO for global Corporate Bank Surveillance systems focusing on performance, reliability, and modern engineering practices
Defined and executed the technical roadmap in partnership with product and compliance teams
Provided hands-on architectural guidance and technical mentorship
Achieved very low attrition rates in 2022 and launched multiple high-quality releases in production
Modernized architecture and CI/CD pipelines using event-driven patterns (Kafka)
Scaled engineering capabilities through a hybrid model of internal teams and vendor augmentation
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Oracle, REST APIs, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub Actions, Microservices, Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticSearch, distributed systems

Feb 2020 - May 2020

4 months

Bucharest, Romania

General Manager

Acrelec Software

Developed the company strategy for 2020 and 2021
Analyzed and presented SWOT analysis to the group management board
Defined organizational KPIs
Introduced project roadmaps across the organization

Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

1 year 3 months

Bucharest, Romania

IT Area Lead - HomeBank

ING

Led engineering for ING HomeBank serving 1.4 million customers and generating €4 billion annually
Oversaw delivery of mobile, web, payments, onboarding journeys, and digital ecosystem modernization
Set and implemented digitalization strategy including modularization, containerization, automated delivery pipeline, migration to Azure, and PSD2 regulatory compliance
Launched Apple Pay and Google Pay services as the first bank in Romania
Migrated from web hybrid implementation to native iOS and Android applications
Defined and achieved KPIs: +150,000 clients per year, ≥90% automatic test coverage, ≥7 releases per year, attrition below 20%
Increased monthly releases from 2 to 9
Technologies: Java, Oracle, React, Kafka, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android), Selenium, Azure, Microservices, CI/CD, Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticSearch

Sep 2015 - Dec 2018

3 years 4 months

Bucharest, Romania

Delivery Manager – Sanctions and Ratings Programme; Development Practice Lead – RCA Technology; Software Development Manager –

Deutsche Bank

Set software development strategy and managed activities for 60+ developers and development managers
Delivered KYC Screening Programme as Delivery Manager, saving $600 million in regulatory fines
Decreased attrition and increased seniority and headcount by 40% in Legal, Anti Financial Crime, and Compliance departments
Managed staffing augmentation via local vendors
Defined and standardized SDLC processes, launching multiple high-quality productions releases
Planned and executed exit strategy for non-strategic vendor workforce without delivery interruption
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Solace, ActiveMQ, Oracle, REST APIs, Microservices, distributed systems

Dec 2011 - Sep 2015

3 years 10 months

Bucharest, Romania

Head of the Content & Commerce Products Development Romania

1&1 Internet Development

Implemented and released MillionenKlick and Mail Domain Hosting products generating €6 million/year with 500,000 clients
Built and coached teams to contribute actively to business and technical backlogs, increasing product ownership and value
Delivered projects accounting for over 70% of department revenue
Analyzed competitor strengths and weaknesses and collaborated with business owners to gain competitive advantage

Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

8 months

Bucharest, Romania

IT Director

Ciel

Set department strategy for successful product development and delivery
Managed IT department of five development teams working on Accounting, Business Management, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Audit & Revision, and Time Keeping products
Turned around failed projects, recruiting and forming teams to deliver main product in 7 months (800 MD vs. previous 3000 MD effort with 4000 bugs)
Collaborated with Customer Care, Marketing, and Sales to address customer complaints
Enforced coding standards and conventions
Ensured delivery transparency over the project lifecycle
Tracked requirements, adapted processes, and reassigned resources as needed

Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

7 months

Fort Lauderdale, United States

Senior Programmer

Spherion/SFN Group

Developed ICOMP rich client solution for incentive compensation management, billing, and payment validation
Built Commissions web project to generate associate payment and performance reports
Designed and implemented Partner Pay module for CxO-level executive payments
Technologies: C#/.NET 2.0, ASP.NET 2.0, Windows multithreaded applications, SQL Server 2005, SSRS, Crystal Reports, Agile

Jul 2007 - Mar 2010

2 years 9 months

West Palm Beach, United States

Technical Lead

LPL Financial Services/Mutual Service Corporation

Led Registration Renewal Administrator web project for back-office accounting fee management
Developed Registration Renewal Invoice web application for reps to pay FINRA, NASD, and state fees
Built PONA windows project for client financial data management and XML secure web service integration with Pershing
Managed AVR 4.1 to ASNA.NET conversion, debugging and fixing post-conversion errors
Created a collaborative team environment, motivated members, and established best coding practices
Led ASNA Conversion team, providing feedback to improve conversion tools and enhanced PONA systems
Designed and implemented financial application enhancements on AVR and AS400 platforms
Technologies: C#, .NET 2.0, ASP.NET, AJAX, JavaScript, XML, XSL, Windows multithreaded applications, SQL Server 2005, DB2, Infragistics, SSRS, AVR 3.5/4.1, AS400, RPG, Agile, MS Project, Open Workbench

Jul 2005 - May 2007

1 year 11 months

Boca Raton, United States

Senior Software Engineer

Tyco Fire and Security/Sensormatic

Developed Device Commander to manage RFID readers including firmware uploads, configuration, and event filtering
Implemented EOS C++ Unix application to control reader parameters, auto-discovery, timed tag reading, internal database storage, and event notifications
Designed Message Display Agent library using priority queues and sets for vacuum fluorescent displays
Created Cryptographic Library for secure communications between Device Commander and EOS, extending Command Channel Agent in Linux
Developed network communication in C# multithreaded environment and SQL Server 2000 stored procedures
Designed user interfaces and implemented presentation layer code
Technologies: C#, C++ in real-time Linux, SQL Server 2000, Enterprise Architect

Jul 2004 - Jun 2005

1 year

Chișinău, Moldova, Republic of

Senior Software Developer

Endava

Fully implemented Western Union–like application end to end, handling requirements, UI, business logic, database, and third-party integrations
Developed O4k e-commerce portal for managing multimedia clippings and generating PDF/Excel/Word/XML exports
Technologies: ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server 2000, JavaScript, UML, HTML, Windows Services, complex SQL, WSDL, XML Web Services, SOAP, ITextSharp, NUnit

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

2 years 1 month

Chișinău, Moldova, Republic of

Senior Programmer Analyst; Lecturer/Microsoft Developer Network Administrator

State University of Moldova, Computer Science Faculty

Developed Teacher Time Schedule application using brute force with heuristics for university scheduling, including UI and business logic
Promoted and lectured "Developing Applications Using .NET" course covering Windows and web programming concepts
Technologies: ASP.NET, XML Web Services, XML, XSLT, Windows Services, COM+, SQL Server 2000, Visual Basic, Windows Forms, GDI+, C#

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Education, and Professional Services.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Real Estate

Education

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Strategy, Accounting, and Finance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Strategy

Accounting

Finance

Summary

Engineering Director with over 22 years of expertise in management and software development across diverse industries, including Anti Financial Crime, Legal, Investment Advisory, RFID, Money Transfer, Business Portals, Hosting, Financial Services, Payroll, and Recruiting.
Leadership and strategic management:
Currently Engineering Director (Group Head of Application Development and Administration) at NEPI Rockcastle Group (09/2023 - Present).
Advanced strategic digital innovation and organizational transformation by aligning innovative digital solutions with business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
Managed and optimized technology investments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, efficient resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory and ESG standards.
Transitioned global teams to an Agile framework, improving adaptability, collaboration, and the effective execution of complex, cross functional projects.
Digital transformation and AI integration:
Directed group wide digital transformation initiatives, standardizing processes, automating workflows, and integrating ERP systems with third party applications to streamline operations across Finance, Leasing, Property Management, Marketing, Procurement, Legal, and Renewable Energy sectors.
Integrated AI tools to enhance data management, enabling data driven decision making and delivering actionable insights for improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Improved process efficiency in Finance from 41% to 80%, completed error free ERP integration for eight nations, and implemented advanced tools for operational automation and quality assurance.
Led sustainability efforts by integrating renewable energy projects with ERP for real time monitoring, reducing carbon footprint, and advancing ESG goals.
Key achievements:
Delivered ROI driven digitalization projects, including electronic invoicing in Romania and Hungary, overcoming technical and regulatory challenges under tight deadlines.
Automated banking integration and financial processes, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy.
Built and empowered high performing teams by blending internal expertise with strategic external partnerships to deliver innovative solutions.
Achievements at Deutsche Bank and ING:
Directed software development for 60+ professionals in Bucharest, delivering the Screening Programme for KYC compliance, saving $600 million in regulatory fines.
Managed ING HomeBank with 160 FTEs, serving 1.4 million clients and generating €4 billion annually in sales.
Program and risk management:
Oversaw complex projects and programs, resolving performance challenges, optimizing vendor relationships, and implementing advanced QA frameworks to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Mitigated risks and ensured business continuity through robust IT governance and proactive security measures.
Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, ActiveMQ, Oracle, REST APIs, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub Actions, Azure, Microservices, Prometheus, Grafana, ElasticSearch, Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, C#, AI, distributed systems, etc

Languages

Romanian

Native

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

University "Al.I.Cuza"

Bachelor of Computer Science · Computer Science · Iași, Romania

Oct 1994 - Jun 1998

National College "Nicolae Balcescu"

Computer Science · Brăila, Romania

Certifications & licenses

Management Of Portfolios Foundation Certification

Business Analyst Certification

ITIL Foundation Certificate

1&1 Leadership Development Program Certificate

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) For Microsoft .NET

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) For Microsoft .NET

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Banking and Finance 10.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 3 y 9 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Romania, United States, Moldova, Republic of)

Primary country Romania

Expertise

Recent roles Engineering Director (Group Head of Application Development and Administration), Vice President – Technology - Surveillance, General Manager

Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 6

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Valeriu based?

Valeriu is based in Bucharest, Romania.

What languages does Valeriu speak?

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

How many years of experience does Valeriu have?

Valeriu has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Valeriu has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Valeriu may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Valeriu be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Valeriu would be well-suited for roles such as: Engineering Director (Group Head of Application Development and Administration), Vice President – Technology - Surveillance, General Manager.

What is Valeriu's latest experience?

Valeriu's most recent position is Engineering Director (Group Head of Application Development and Administration) at NEPI Rockcastle Group.

What companies has Valeriu worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Valeriu has worked for NEPI Rockcastle Group and Deutsche Bank.

Which industries is Valeriu most experienced in?

Valeriu is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Real Estate. Valeriu also has some experience in Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Valeriu most experienced in?

Valeriu is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development. Valeriu also has some experience in Strategy, Accounting, and Finance.

Which industries has Valeriu worked in recently?

Valeriu has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Valeriu worked in recently?

Valeriu has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Valeriu's education?

Valeriu holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from University "Al.I.Cuza".

Does Valeriu have any certificates?

Valeriu has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Management Of Portfolios Foundation Certification, Business Analyst Certification, and ITIL Foundation Certificate.

What is the availability of Valeriu?

Valeriu will be available full-time from April 2026.

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