Marius Ciortan
Director of Software Engineering
Vienna
Summary
Technology leader with 10+ years of experience in software engineering and organizational leadership. Proven track record in scaling engineering teams, driving cloud infrastructure strategies, and delivering high-impact software solutions aligned with business objectives. Skilled in building high-performing teams, implementing agile practices, and fostering innovation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director Software Engineering
Dynatrace
Vienna
09.2023 - Current
- Leading an engineering for Cloud Infrastructure organization with 70+ engineers, driving innovation and operational excellence.
- Managing and scaling distributed engineering teams across multiple locations.
- Creating clarity and executing technical strategies aligned with business goals.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Director of Engineering
Bitpanda
Vienna
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed five software development teams across marketing and finance domains.
- Rolled out new systems and implemented process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency.
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
Head of Engineering
Bitpanda
Vienna
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Scaled the engineering team from 10 to 46 in 11 months, focusing on hiring specialists to maximize proficiency.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
Engineering Manager
Bitpanda
Vienna
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed blockchain engineering, QA, and configuration teams.
- Increased productivity by mentoring staff and leveraging external resources for 50% capacity flexibility.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
Quality Assurance Lead
Bitpanda
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Built the QA team from 4 to 11 engineers; established metrics, and developed new QA tools and processes.
Technical Account Manager
Global Blue
Vienna
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Balanced long-term objectives with short-term execution plans, and liaised between global accounts and internal teams.
Senior Test Engineer
Global Blue
Vienna
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Led test setups and supervised technicians; interfaced with customers to implement requirements.
Senior Test Engineer
Frontier Smart Technologies
Timisoara
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Led QA projects and compliance testing for Wi-Fi, DLNA, AirPlay, and Spotify.
Software QA Engineer
Intel Movidius
Timisoara
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Tested embedded applications and internal tools (simulator, compiler, IDE).
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara
01.2015
Engineer's Degree - Automation & Computer Science
Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara
01.2013
Skills
Engineering Leadership & Strategy
Organizational Scaling & Talent Development
Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement
undefinedWebsites
Timeline
Director Software Engineering
Dynatrace
09.2023 - Current
Director of Engineering
Bitpanda
06.2022 - 08.2023
Head of Engineering
Bitpanda
08.2021 - 06.2022
Engineering Manager
Bitpanda
08.2020 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Lead
Bitpanda
11.2019 - 07.2020
Technical Account Manager
Global Blue
08.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Test Engineer
Global Blue
03.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Test Engineer
Frontier Smart Technologies
01.2015 - 02.2016
Software QA Engineer
Intel Movidius
08.2011 - 09.2013
Engineer's Degree - Automation & Computer Science
Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara
MBA - Business Administration
Universitatea Politehnica din Timișoara
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