Product engineer who ships end to end
I ship AI-powered apps and SaaS products from zero to launch. Most recently Preplo — winner of RevenueCat's Shipyard Creator Contest 2026. Seeking my next founding engineer role.
// about
I'm a product engineer with close to a decade of experience shipping software end to end — from architecture to App Store. I thrive in small teams and early-stage environments where wearing multiple hats is the norm.
Most recently I built Preplo, an AI-powered cooking companion — solo, end to end: React Native frontend, NestJS backend, AI pipeline, App Store launch. It won the RevenueCat Shipyard 2026 award. Before that, I co-founded a Web3 studio where I shipped DeFi protocols, publishing tools, and ran 10+ developer education programs.
I'm looking for my next role as a founding engineer at an early-stage startup — somewhere I can own the product end to end and ship fast. I also bring strong developer community chops: 10+ bootcamps, hackathon mentoring, and technical content on Medium.
CS Degree
Bachelor’s in Mathematics & Computer Science from University of Bucharest. 4x hackathon winner during university.
Freelance Dev
6+ years delivering web & software projects for clients like STOICA.CO, Modex, and JustRocket. Full ownership of scope, timelines, and delivery.
Co-Founded Brunch
Co-founded as CTO — built the initial platform, then led the technical team. A visual feedback tool where you point at what needs to change, no more long calls or screenshots.
Giants Labs
Co-founded a Web3 studio as the technical lead — owned all architecture and engineering decisions across our own products (Inkray, CoinDrip) and client projects. Also ran 10 developer bootcamps, co-organised hackathons, and created open-source tools and technical content.
Preplo
AI-powered iOS app that extracts recipes from cooking videos. Solo build: React Native, NestJS, AI pipeline. RevenueCat Shipyard 2026 Winner.
CS Degree
University of Bucharest
Bachelor’s in Mathematics & Computer Science from University of Bucharest. 4x hackathon winner during university.
Freelance Dev
Clients across EU & US
6+ years delivering web & software projects for clients like STOICA.CO, Modex, and JustRocket. Full ownership of scope, timelines, and delivery.
Co-Founded Brunch
CTO — website feedback tool
Co-founded as CTO — built the initial platform, then led the technical team. A visual feedback tool where you point at what needs to change, no more long calls or screenshots.
Giants Labs
Web3 studio — technical lead
Co-founded a Web3 studio as the technical lead — owned all architecture and engineering decisions across our own products (Inkray, CoinDrip) and client projects. Also ran 10 developer bootcamps, co-organised hackathons, and created open-source tools and technical content.
Preplo
AI app, shipped solo
AI-powered iOS app that extracts recipes from cooking videos. Solo build: React Native, NestJS, AI pipeline. RevenueCat Shipyard 2026 Winner.
// projects
Mobile App / AI
AI-powered cooking companion
// stack
// community
Beyond building products, I enjoy teaching and growing developer communities. I've organized and led 10+ developer education programs, helping hundreds of builders go from zero to their first shipped project.
I also participate in hackathons as both a builder and mentor, contribute to open-source, and create technical content. Helping developers level up is one of the most rewarding parts of this work.