Get to Know Me

From Timișoara to Leeds,Building Digital Experiences

Based in Leeds, UK
Originally from Timișoara, Romania
22 years old

My Story

The Journey

Born and raised in Timișoara, Romania, I moved to Leeds, UK to pursue my passion for technology and software development. This journey across Europe has shaped my perspective, teaching me adaptability, resilience, and the value of diverse cultural experiences.

The Developer

I'm a dedicated software developer with a strong foundation in algorithmic thinking and problem-solving. From building AI-driven travel planners to creating seamless web experiences, I thrive on transforming complex challenges into elegant solutions.

The Vision

Committed to continuous learning and growth, I believe in creating technology that makes a difference. Whether it's collaborating with international teams or building tools that solve real-world problems, I'm driven by impact and innovation.

Technical Arsenal

Languages

PythonJavaC#CC++HTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptPHPSQLKotlin

Frameworks & Libraries

LaravelNode.jsReactNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer Motion

Tools & Platforms

GitGitHubDockerXAMPPVercel

Development Environments

EclipseIntelliJVisual StudioVS CodePHPStormAndroid StudioMATLAB

My Journey

2016 - 2020

Secondary School: GCSEs

Leeds City Academy

8 GCSEs including Maths (7) and English (8)

2020 - 2022

A-Levels: Games Design, Business, Computer Science

Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

D*, A, B

2022 - 2025

Bachelor of Science: Computer Science

Leeds Beckett University

First Class Honours

2025 - Present

Freelance Web Developer

Self-Employed

Building modern web applications and digital experiences

Certifications & Learning

Harvard's CS50x

Introduction to Computer Science - Algorithmic thinking, data structures, and software engineering

Instructor: David J. Malan

J.P Morgan Software Engineering

Virtual Experience - Development environment setup, repository fixes, and financial data visualization using Perspective

Platform: JPMorgan Chase

Beyond the Code

While technical skills are essential, I believe that soft skills are what truly make a developer effective in collaborative environments.

Communication
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Resilience
Adaptability
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