Hi there!

If you are looking for my professional background, you will find it just below.

Outside of work, most of my energy goes toward spending time with my young son, playing chess (occasionally in official tournaments), and working on home improvement projects involving carpentry or automation. I also have a tendency to disappear down YouTube rabbit holes exploring topics like history, aviation, science, and philosophy. Add soccer, tennis, ping-pong, and skiing to the mix, and that is probably a fairly accurate picture of who I am outside the office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Angeion Group
1/2019 – 4/2026
Philadelphia, PA

Director of Operations / Senior Technical Development Manager / Business Analyst

At Angeion Group I led a large operational transformation effort focused on technology, process optimization, and scalability. Over time, my role expanded across operations, software development, analytics, and technical leadership.

the first and most important initiative was building the company’s Software Engineering department and bringing all technical functions in house, including web development, mass emailing infrastructure (AWS), IVR/call center systems (Twilio), and help-desk operations (ZohoDesk).

The broader focus was improving efficiency, increasing operational visibility, and creating more process-oriented ways of working. This included the development of the company’s first Enterprise Management System, designed to give employees centralized access to operational data, reporting, and critical workflows.

I also led initiatives around fraud analysis, data accuracy, reporting standards, automation, and operational best practices during a period of rapid company growth and increasingly complex projects.

Among the company’s first major class action administration projects were the Apple settlement involving 127 million class members and the Google settlement involving more than 200 million class members.

Davenport University
4/2016 – 12/2018
Grand Rapids, MI

Director of Enrollment Operations

At Davenport University I led the strategic direction of the Enrollment Operations Center within the Admissions Department. The role focused heavily on data-driven decision making, automation, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.

Many of the operational improvements came through better segmentation, process redesign, transparent performance management, task automation, and the introduction of more structured operational practices.

A major focus was building a culture of self-management and accountability while improving both employee performance and the student recruitment experience.

Upway Consulting Group
1/2010 – 4/2016
East Liberty, OH & International

Founder, Trainer & Management Consultant

In 2010 I founded a global training and consulting company in Romania and continued to lead the business after relocating to the United States. The work involved managing geographically dispersed teams and delivering consulting and training projects across multiple industries.

The training portfolio included Project Management, Financial Analysis, Training of Trainers, Communications, and Business Coaching. During this period I personally delivered training sessions for more than 250 adult professionals.

On the consulting side, projects ranged from one-month operational engagements to long-term transformation initiatives lasting more than a year. Industries included banking, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and mining.

(A selection of consulting projects is included below.)

GarantiBank International N.V.,
4/2008 – 1/2010
Bucharest, Romania

Bank Manager

At GarantiBank I managed a team responsible for developing and maintaining corporate client relationships while overseeing the lending process from initial analysis through loan administration.

The role combined sales, financial analysis, risk evaluation, asset assessment, legal documentation, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. It also provided extensive exposure to how businesses operate across different industries and economic environments.

Credit Europe Bank
4/2006 – 4/2008
Bucharest, Romania

Head of Corporate Loans

My first dedicated lending role in a corporate banking environment became an important foundation for my later work in management consulting and process improvement.

At the time, many lending activities in Romania were handled directly at the branch level. This meant being involved in the full lifecycle of commercial lending: client relationships, financial analysis, operational evaluations, market analysis, risk assessment, and loan structuring.

A significant part of the role involved on-site evaluations of businesses across different industries. That exposure created a lasting interest in understanding how organizations function operationally, where inefficiencies emerge, and how risks can be mitigated through better systems and processes.

EDUCATION

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
Master of Management, 2018

Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2017
Concentration in Project Management

Transilvania University, Brasov, Romania
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, 2003
Concentration in Finance & Banking

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
(American Society for Quality, 2018)

Certified Project Manager
(The National Authority for Qualifications, 2013)

Certified Trainer
(The National Authority for Qualifications, 2012)

Financial Analysis & Credit Risk Certificate
(The Romanian Banking Institute, 2004)

PROJECTS

Upway Consulting Group
Client: One World Logistics of America
2/2014 – 5/2015
East Liberty, OH

Head Office Functions Manager/ Management Consultant

During this project I created the process map and developed the software to track the maintenance and repairs for a fleet of 240 trucks and 4,000 trailers. On the administrative side, I revamped the accounts payable process, designed the invoicing tracking software, and improved data integrity.

Upway Consulting Group
Client: US Xpress Enterprises
2/2012 – 10/2012
Chattanooga, TN

Management Consultant

At US Xpress Enterprises I developed a predictive routing algorithm (before the era of AI) which reduced the number of miles driven by a fleet of 5,000 trucks without a load by 2.5%. As a secondary activity, I trained and coached General Managers during the implementation of the new management system.

Upway Consulting Group
Client: BCR (Erste Bank)
5/2010 – 8/2011
Bucharest, Romania

Management Consultant

In one of the largest and most successful projects, I collaborated with a team of five consultants and a Project Director to design and manage the implementation of a new business model across the organization.

The initiative included developing a client segmentation model, implementing differentiated strategies for each customer segment, and training loan officers to better identify the financial needs of their corporate clients.

At the same time, I coached 4 Regional Directors and 12 Branch Managers on how to coach their own teams and lead the implementation of major business process improvements across 12 branches.

MINOR PROJECTS

WesTower Communications
Orlando, FL, 2013

Trulite Glass & Aluminum
Milwaukee, WI, 2012

Cementir Holding
Spoleto, Italy, 2011

Profi Supermarket
Bucharest, Romania, 2011