Octavian CioacaOctavian Cioaca
  • Focus:Software, cloud, security
  • Engagement:Advisory and delivery
  • Sectors:GovTech, health, finance
  • Contact:work@selardi.com
Software Engineering

React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript

Cloud & Platform Engineering

AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform

Architecture & Integration

Microservices, Event-Driven, API Design

Leadership & Delivery

Agile, SAFe, Team Building, Mentoring

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PRÉSIDENT & CTO — DOMSELARDI

Secure software, cloud, and AI
for critical work

As a senior software engineer and architecture lead, I help organizations design, modernize, and operate secure software platforms, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled systems. My work is grounded in 18 years of delivery across ecommerce, adtech, banking, insurance, luxury, gaming, hospitality, medtech, and public-sector environments.

  • Cloud, AI & Platform Strategy
  • Secure Software Delivery
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SOFTWARE, CLOUD, SECURITY

About Octavian

I help leaders turn complex technology decisions into reliable software, cloud, and security outcomes. My role is often the bridge between executive priorities and engineering execution: strategy, architecture, delivery, and recovery of difficult programs.

Over 18 years, I have written, led, and reviewed production systems for ecommerce, adtech, banking, insurance, luxury, gaming, hospitality, medtech, and public-sector work. That includes high-performance cloud software and digital platforms used by more than 30 million customers.

My working style is direct, calm, and evidence-led. I value people-first leadership, clear priorities, secure engineering practices, and software that remains understandable after it ships.

Enterprise ArchitectureGovernance & Risk ManagementLarge-Scale Program DeliverySecure Cloud MigrationsG2G Interoperability & Integration Strategy
  • Cybersecurity:+SIEMs, IDS/IPS, STIGS
  • PKI & IAM:SAML, OAuth2, X.509, LDAP
  • e-Gov sys:SAP IS, GovTech, Oracle
  • DevSecOps:Compliance as code
  • GIS Dev:PostGIS, Mapbox
  • Zero Trust IT:Zscaler, Open Policy Agent
  • JS Frameworks:React, Next.js, Vue, MedusaJS, Angular
  • TypeScript:Advanced types, Generics, Zod
  • State Mgmt:Redux, Zustand, TanStack Query
  • UI/UX:Tailwind, Shadcn, Radix UI
  • AI Integration:LangChain, Transformers, OpenAI
  • Build Tools:Vite, Webpack, Turbopack, esbuild
LLM Frameworks & OrchestrationModel Training & Fine-tuningVector Databases & EmbeddingsAI/ML InfrastructurePrompt Engineering & Optimization
  • Years Of Experience
  • Complex Projects
  • Open Source Libraries
  • Certifications
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROFILE

Highly skilled software engineer

Octavian Cioaca is a senior software engineer, software architecture lead, and cloud infrastructure consultant for organizations that need reliable delivery in complex technical environments. He is strongest where hands-on engineering, systems thinking, security, and leadership need to work together.

Evidence of engineering depth

  • 18 years delivering production software, cloud platforms, and technology programs
  • Software used across high-scale ecommerce, adtech, banking, insurance, gaming, medtech, and public-sector environments
  • Hands-on engineering plus leadership across architecture, delivery recovery, technical audits, and platform modernization
  • Strong JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, API, cloud-native, DevSecOps, and AI infrastructure background

Best-fit work

  • Senior or principal software engineering
  • Cloud-native platform architecture
  • Legacy modernization and migration
  • Technical due diligence and rescue
  • Secure software for regulated systems
  • Engineering leadership for complex delivery
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TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Engineering notes for production systems

Technical writing on software architecture, TypeScript, JavaScript modernization, cloud platforms, security, and delivery practices grounded in real engineering work.

SERVICES

IT consulting and engineering delivery

Strategic guidance and hands-on implementation for organizations that need reliable software, resilient cloud platforms, and secure technology operations.

I work with organizations that need Government-to-Government (G2G) digital solutions, regulated platforms, and secure integration programs. My experience covers public-sector systems across Europe, cross-border interoperability, public procurement constraints, regulatory compliance, and long-term system sustainability.

I specialize in custom software development and modernization, with strong foundations in React, Node.js, TypeScript, APIs, and cloud-native delivery. I also run technical audits that connect cybersecurity, performance, maintainability, and quality standards to concrete decisions.

On infrastructure, I bring practical experience in high-performance computing (HPC), data center architecture, hybrid cloud, observability, and secure on-premise environments for sensitive or compute-heavy workloads.

01

Cloud Architecture & Migration

I plan and deliver AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, hybrid, and private-cloud programs with clear architecture decisions, migration sequencing, security controls, and cost discipline.

02

Cybersecurity & Compliance

I assess risk, strengthen security posture, and help align systems with practical controls for ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, Zero Trust, incident response, and regulated delivery.

03

Digital Transformation

I translate business priorities into executable technology roadmaps, operating models, automation opportunities, platform choices, and adoption plans that teams can actually ship.

04

ERP & Systems Integration

I support SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and enterprise integration work by aligning processes, data flows, APIs, security, and governance with operational reality.

05

Infrastructure & Data Center Strategy

I design and improve networks, servers, virtualization, observability, high availability, HPC, and hybrid environments for performance, resilience, and long-term maintainability.

06

Custom Software & Platform Engineering

I build and modernize web applications, APIs, internal platforms, and integration layers with a strong JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, and cloud-native foundation.

EXPERIENCE

Work Experience

A delivery record across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, digital transformation, public-sector systems, and high-scale consumer platforms.

  • DOMSELARDI

    Mar 2025 - Now

    Président & CTO

    Founded a software development company focused on sustainable, sovereign software for the European Union. The work centers on secure and compliant systems for health, defence, and public-interest environments, with emphasis on data sovereignty, GDPR, NIS2, MDR, Zero Trust, cloud-native architecture, and mission-critical infrastructure.

  • ICT CONSULTANT AI CLOUD

    2008 - Now

    Advisor AI & Cloud Infrastructure

    Advise and execute across cloud-native architecture, AI/ML infrastructure, DevOps, platform engineering, IAM, observability, and legacy modernization. Projects include AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform/OpenTofu, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and the migration of monolithic systems toward scalable service-based architectures.

  • Inetum

    Sep, 2017 - Jan 2024

    Director Industrial Digital Transformation & Software Engineering

    Led software engineering and industrial digital transformation initiatives, connecting executive goals with architecture, delivery governance, and engineering execution. Work included cloud platforms, analytics, observability, AI tooling, DevSecOps, and modern web application ecosystems.

  • CustomerMatrix

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

    Software Architect Team Lead

    Led frontend architecture and team delivery for a B2B software platform, combining Angular, TypeScript, testing automation, semantic technologies, AWS, and enterprise Java infrastructure. Focused on maintainable architecture, reliable build systems, and practical engineering standards.

  • Ifeelgoods

    May 2014- Jun 2015

    Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead

    Built and maintained a complex B2B SaaS application using AngularJS, Ruby on Rails, AWS, Jenkins, automated testing, and modern frontend tooling.

  • Orange

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

    Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead

    Built and integrated AngularJS infrastructure for a responsive cloud application used to manage multimedia storage for Orange customers. Delivered maintainable features, architectural improvements, and production fixes.

  • Verseau Paris

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

    Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead

    Delivered and integrated user interfaces for French brands and organizations, including Chateau Chenonceau, An Nissa, Coemy Group, Emeraude, Mademoiselle Fashion, Geomass, Foah Swim, SLA Paris, Devialet, Plateforme Fenetre, and Cake l'Atelier.

  • 3D Issue

    Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

    Senior Full Stack Engineer

    Worked across full-stack web delivery, interactive media, publishing tools, and client projects using HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, Ruby, PHP, WebRTC, Web Audio, WebGL, D3, GSAP, CI, automated testing, and API integrations.

  • Nemea Bank

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

    Senior Full Stack Engineer

    Designed, coded, tested, documented, and supported business web interfaces for banking systems. Contributed to quality assurance practices and production support for systems requiring reliability and clear operational behavior.

  • Adore Me

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    Provided senior frontend engineering support for ecommerce user interfaces and campaign delivery.

  • eRepublik Labs

    Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    Worked on frontend engineering for high-traffic gaming and community product experiences.

  • Yahoo!

    Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    Built campaign websites, landing pages, newsletters, and custom advertising solutions reaching more than 8.2 million users each month. Collaborated on digital campaigns for brands including Vodafone, P&G, ING, HP, Adobe, Erste Group, and OTP Bank.

  • eMag

    May 2008 - Feb 2009

    Frontend Engineer

    Created clear, conversion-oriented interfaces across desktop, mobile, and tablet experiences. Worked with management and engineering through delivery, including frontend work for a UEFA Euro 2008 promotional betting system.

  • Net Rom Business SRL

    Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

    Frontend Engineer

    Designed and developed responsive web applications with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and PHP. Collaborated with designers on UI implementation and maintained ecommerce and presentation websites.


My Education

A practical education shaped by computer science foundations, continuous self-directed study, technical documentation, experimentation, and production problem-solving.

  • Grigore Moisil

    2004 - 2007

    Computer Science

    Built foundations in mathematics, algorithms, programming, and computer systems.

  • Industry practice

    2007 - Now

    Self-directed professional development

    Ongoing professional development in software engineering, computer science, distributed systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and engineering leadership.

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Trusted by clients and partners

Feedback from executives, clients, and colleagues who have worked with me on software engineering, transformation, consulting, and complex technology delivery.

Jesus O.
I had the pleasure of working together with Octavian in one of the most complex projects I have been involved. He is able to create new products and solutions from scratch, demonstrating strong management and interpersonal skills, next to a deep understanding on technology.

Jesus O.

Innovation Director @ Inetum Spain

Rowane L.
A hardworking self-driven manager with exquisite human qualities, always trying to push his boundaries and leading his team towards consistently seeking effective, out of the box and innovative ways to deliver and find solutions!

Rowane L.

HR Manager @ CustomerMatrix

Ludovic J.
Octavian is a great manager and a highly skilled developer. He is one of those very few engineers who will always try to have a fine technical understanding of tools and code he works with! Last but not least, Octavian is pleasant and always smiling. It has been a great pleasure to work with him.

Ludovic J.

Strategic Executive @ Oracle

Gilles A.
Octavian, is a magician. He has this very enviable talent to solve complex problems with an apparent ease which I call "Elegance". He understands that technology is a mean and user adoption the goal which is critical to lead UX development.

Gilles A.

CEO @ OppScience

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CONTACT

Discuss a project

For cloud architecture, custom software development, cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure strategy, or technical due diligence, send a concise note about the objective, current constraints, and desired outcome.

  • E-mail

    work@selardi.com