Vlad Cojocaru
Summary
A software developer with a recent focus on backend service maintenance and upgrades, including API reliability, automated testing, and deployment workflows. This work builds upon a solid foundation in both frontend and backend development, offering a well-rounded perspective across the full stack.
Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, currently pursuing a Master's Degree at the University of Bucharest and I'm eager to apply my skills and learn new technologies in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
Ready to prove that I am the right fit for your organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patch Engineer
GoPro Inc
Bucharest, Romania (Remote)
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked extensively in Ruby on Rails to streamline development and refactoring tasks.
- Implemented and maintained unit tests using RSpec, increasing backend coverage and preventing regressions during upgrades.
- Wrote and maintained integration and acceptance tests with Cucumber, validating critical user flows and ensuring system integration.
- Used Bruno and Datadog to monitor, verify, and debug backend API responses post-deployment.
- Collaborated closely with the DevOps team to align patch delivery with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure expectations.
- Gained hands-on experience with ArgoCD, understanding deployment configurations, rollout strategies, and service synchronization.
- Actively participated in patch validation and rollback strategies, ensuring high system availability and stability.
- Contributed to sprint planning and task breakdown in Jira ensuring clear scope definition and efficient workload distribution across the engineering team.
- Updated and maintained Apiary documentation for the oauth, device manager, locations services amongst many other, ensuring accurate representation of API contracts and expected responses.
- Built and maintained Docker containers for multiple services, streamlining deployment across multiple environments.
- Integrated patch workflows into existing Jenkins pipelines, ensuring automated testing and smooth CI processes for service updates.
Javascript Developer
Softbinator Technologies
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Sharpened my HTML, CSS and JavaScript suite of skills.
- Applied dynamic and responsive UIs using React.js.
- Implemented advanced CSS features using the Sass preprocessor and CSS Flexbox.
- Utilized the Webpack build tools for code bundling and optimization tasks.
- Managed HTTP requests using Apache.
- Worked with MySQL and MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Developed server-side environments using the Express.js platform for Node.js.
- Facilitated communication between different parts of an application using Restful APIs.
- Contributed to the development of a Wishlist Application by collaborating closely with an experienced backend team, further honing my communication and comprehensive skills.
Frontend Developer Intern
GSP Holding SA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Structured web content using HTML.
- Implemented CSS for web page styling and layout.
- Utilized JavaScript for client-side interactivity.
- Managed codebase changes collaboratively using Git.
- Employed React for the development of user interfaces.
- Utilized the npm package manager to install third-party library and packages.
- Applied Bootstrap to create a mobile-friendly web page.
- Leveraged Visual Studio Code for efficient code writing and editing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in interacting with APIs.
- Exhibited a keen curiosity for learning and skill development by constantly seeking guidance from my mentor.
- Developed strong communication skills by working closely with the members from the Customer Support, Human Resources, Project Management, Operation and Finance departments.
Education
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Bucharest University
Bachelor of Science - Informatics
Ovidius University
High School Diploma -
Mircea Cel Batran National College
Skills
- Ruby
- Ruby on Rails
- RSpec
- Bruno
- Datadog
- Jenkins
- ArgoCD
- Jira
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- ReactJs
- Sass
- Npm
- REST APIs
- MySQL
- MangoDB
- Docker
- C
- C#
- Python
- Java
- SQL
- Git
- Azure
- Figma
- Maven
- Gradle
- Agile / Scrum
- Apiary
- Cucumber
- ExpressJS
Certification
- Cambridge English Advanced C1 Certificate
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Azure AI Fundamentals
- Power Platform Fundamentals Certificate
- Certificate in Advanced English Language Skills
- Certificate in Advanced Software Applications
Additional Information
Github Account:
https://github.com/VladCSoft
Linkedin Account:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlad-cojocaru-551921188
Languages
- English - Fluent, Near-Native Proficiency
- Romanian - Native
Timeline
Patch Engineer
GoPro Inc
02.2024 - 03.2025
Javascript Developer
Softbinator Technologies
06.2022 - 09.2022
Frontend Developer Intern
GSP Holding SA
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Informatics
Ovidius University
Master of Science - Software Engineering
Bucharest University
High School Diploma -
Mircea Cel Batran National College