Top Talent like Alexandru are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alexandru Castravet

Full-stack Engineer • DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer • AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PL
Software Engineering
Python
AI
C++
C#
Javascript
Node.js
Next.js
Django
Flask
API
JSON:API
REST
GraphQL
Software Development
Full Stack Development
Web Development
Smart Contracts
Solidity
AngularJS
React
Tailwind CSS
Swift
DevOps
Linux
Automation
Selenium
Azure DevOps
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
Microservices
Docker
Kubernetes
Elasticsearch
SecDevOps
Cybersecurity
OSINT
Network Security
Penetration Testing
Database Security
Data Management
SQL
NoSQL
Airtable
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
3D Modeling
Unity3D
Blender
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts
On a mission to redefine problem solving through innovative, high-quality services, that go beyond the norm.
Polymath engineer with a vision for a world propelled by innovative solutions, I excel in adapting to unfamiliar technologies. My goal extends beyond merely providing services; it is about bringing a fresh perspective to problem-solving. The approach involves delivering high-quality, innovative services that transcend conventional boundaries. This is achieved by creating solutions and products that confront challenges head-on, while simultaneously fostering strong and lasting relationships with clients.

Projects

Security & Systems Engineer - Client: Private

- Deployed the ELK system across Proxmox servers, configuring Elasticsearch for efficient data visualization from honeypot logs. - Integrated Python scripts for IP address to geodata conversion, offering insightful attack origin visualization through Elasticsearch dashboards. - Tech Stack: ELK System, Proxmox, Python, ElasticsearchSee More

Full Stack Developer & Systems Engineer - Client: Private Offshore Hosting Services Company

- Spearheaded the development and deployment of a knowledgebase using Next.js, TypeScript, and Strapi, including Linux server configuration with Nginx. - Redesigned email templates and refined UI elements for the main website built with Symfony and PHP. - Implemented a monitoring system for server health, utilizing Centreon for extensive server oversight and notifications. - Established a comprehensive SIEM/XDR solution with the ELK stack, ensuring advanced data correlation, alert generation, and threat response automation. - Tech Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Strapi, Symfony, PHP, Nginx, Centreon, ELK StackSee More

Automation Engineer - Client: OLX Seller

- Developed a sophisticated AI-driven solution to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and automate operations. Employed the OLX and OpenAI APIs for seamless integration and performance. - Tech Stack: OLX API, OpenAI API, PythonSee More

Automation Engineer - Client: Marketing & SEO Company

- Developed a sophisticated automated system integrating Airtable and Google Drive for task management and monthly reporting. - Utilized AWS for script hosting with cron jobs and API call triggers, while sending crucial logs to a WhatsApp group for real-time monitoring. - Tech Stack: Python, Airtable API, Google API, AWSSee More

Work History

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Founding Engineer

Mystique AI Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 • 4 mos- Spearheaded the development of a content creation solution for LinkedIn creators using AI, with primary involvement in model training and fine-tuning. - Designed and implemented scalable data pipelines for real-time LinkedIn post extraction, facilitating efficient model training. Managed large-scale data operations on AWS, focusing on optimizing performance and streamlining processes. - Actively participated in the web app development, overseeing both backend and frontend tasks, with a notable focus on DevOps activities on AWS, including app deployment and log management. - Tech Stack: Python, Data365 API, HTML5, CSS, JS, Node.js, MongoDB, Angular, AWS
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Data & Automation Engineer

PepsiCoSep 2022 - Feb 2023 • 6 mos- Led the initiative to automate and optimize large-scale report generation processes using SQL, Excel, and Python scripts, resulting in significantly reduced operational times. - Facilitated integration solutions for colleagues, ensuring smoother transitions and adoption of new systems. - Tech Stack: Microsoft Access SQL, Excel, Visual Basic, Python
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DevOps Engineer

EndavaSep 2020 - Aug 2022 • 2 yrs - Oversaw comprehensive log management operations using Elasticsearch, ensuring timely data insights and proactive resolution strategies. - Collaborated within the DevOps team, offering support to backend and frontend departments, craftingdashboards for monitoring and scripts for improved efficiency. - Engaged in the interview process, evaluating candidates on technical expertise in JavaScript, while also undergoing mandatory trainings in diverse tech domains. - Tech Stack: Elasticsearch, JavaScript, Java, Slack
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3D & VR Engineer (Internship)

Dalen Ltd. (Top-Tec) Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 • 4 mos- Developed a VR-ready virtual room using Unity, aimed at presenting the company's furniture offerings to potential clients, leveraging C# scripting to enhance the immersive experience. - Tech Stack: Unity, C#
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IT Solutions Specialist

CEVA Logistics Jun 2017 - May 2018 • 1 yr- Conceived and implemented an Android app for tracking diverse freight shipments, later expanding the solution to a device-agnostic web app. - Pioneered the development of a VR-enabled 3D warehouse visualization tool in Unity, aiding in client presentations and company showcases. Also oversaw the assembly of a high-performance PC for rendering purposes. - Tech Stack: Java, Android, JSX, HTML, CSS, Unity, C#

Education

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Coventry University

BSc Combined Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, 3D Engineering Design, Renewable Energy, MecatronicsSep 2015 - Jul 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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On a mission to redefine problem solving through innovative, high-quality services, that go beyond the norm.
Polymath engineer with a vision for a world propelled by innovative solutions, I excel in adapting to unfamiliar technologies. My goal extends beyond merely providing services; it is about bringing a fresh perspective to problem-solving. The approach involves delivering high-quality, innovative services that transcend conventional boundaries. This is achieved by creating solutions and products that confront challenges head-on, while simultaneously fostering strong and lasting relationships with clients.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Alexandru are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Alexandru Castravet

Full-stack Engineer • DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer • AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PL
Software Engineering
Python
AI
C++
C#
Javascript
Node.js
Next.js
Django
Flask
API
JSON:API
REST
GraphQL
Software Development
Full Stack Development
Web Development
Smart Contracts
Solidity
AngularJS
React
Tailwind CSS
Swift
DevOps
Linux
Automation
Selenium
Azure DevOps
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
Microservices
Docker
Kubernetes
Elasticsearch
SecDevOps
Cybersecurity
OSINT
Network Security
Penetration Testing
Database Security
Data Management
SQL
NoSQL
Airtable
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
3D Modeling
Unity3D
Blender
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Full-Time Roles
Contracts

Projects

Security & Systems Engineer - Client: Private

- Deployed the ELK system across Proxmox servers, configuring Elasticsearch for efficient data visualization from honeypot logs. - Integrated Python scripts for IP address to geodata conversion, offering insightful attack origin visualization through Elasticsearch dashboards. - Tech Stack: ELK System, Proxmox, Python, Elasticsearch

Full Stack Developer & Systems Engineer - Client: Private Offshore Hosting Services Company

- Spearheaded the development and deployment of a knowledgebase using Next.js, TypeScript, and Strapi, including Linux server configuration with Nginx. - Redesigned email templates and refined UI elements for the main website built with Symfony and PHP. - Implemented a monitoring system for server health, utilizing Centreon for extensive server oversight and notifications. - Established a comprehensive SIEM/XDR solution with the ELK stack, ensuring advanced data correlation, alert generation, and threat response automation. - Tech Stack: Next.js, TypeScript, Strapi, Symfony, PHP, Nginx, Centreon, ELK Stack

Automation Engineer - Client: OLX Seller

- Developed a sophisticated AI-driven solution to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and automate operations. Employed the OLX and OpenAI APIs for seamless integration and performance. - Tech Stack: OLX API, OpenAI API, Python

Automation Engineer - Client: Marketing & SEO Company

- Developed a sophisticated automated system integrating Airtable and Google Drive for task management and monthly reporting. - Utilized AWS for script hosting with cron jobs and API call triggers, while sending crucial logs to a WhatsApp group for real-time monitoring. - Tech Stack: Python, Airtable API, Google API, AWS

Work History

M

Founding Engineer

Mystique AI Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 • 4 mos- Spearheaded the development of a content creation solution for LinkedIn creators using AI, with primary involvement in model training and fine-tuning. - Designed and implemented scalable data pipelines for real-time LinkedIn post extraction, facilitating efficient model training. Managed large-scale data operations on AWS, focusing on optimizing performance and streamlining processes. - Actively participated in the web app development, overseeing both backend and frontend tasks, with a notable focus on DevOps activities on AWS, including app deployment and log management. - Tech Stack: Python, Data365 API, HTML5, CSS, JS, Node.js, MongoDB, Angular, AWS
P

Data & Automation Engineer

PepsiCoSep 2022 - Feb 2023 • 6 mos- Led the initiative to automate and optimize large-scale report generation processes using SQL, Excel, and Python scripts, resulting in significantly reduced operational times. - Facilitated integration solutions for colleagues, ensuring smoother transitions and adoption of new systems. - Tech Stack: Microsoft Access SQL, Excel, Visual Basic, Python
E

DevOps Engineer

EndavaSep 2020 - Aug 2022 • 2 yrs - Oversaw comprehensive log management operations using Elasticsearch, ensuring timely data insights and proactive resolution strategies. - Collaborated within the DevOps team, offering support to backend and frontend departments, craftingdashboards for monitoring and scripts for improved efficiency. - Engaged in the interview process, evaluating candidates on technical expertise in JavaScript, while also undergoing mandatory trainings in diverse tech domains. - Tech Stack: Elasticsearch, JavaScript, Java, Slack
D

3D & VR Engineer (Internship)

Dalen Ltd. (Top-Tec) Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 • 4 mos- Developed a VR-ready virtual room using Unity, aimed at presenting the company's furniture offerings to potential clients, leveraging C# scripting to enhance the immersive experience. - Tech Stack: Unity, C#
C

IT Solutions Specialist

CEVA Logistics Jun 2017 - May 2018 • 1 yr- Conceived and implemented an Android app for tracking diverse freight shipments, later expanding the solution to a device-agnostic web app. - Pioneered the development of a VR-enabled 3D warehouse visualization tool in Unity, aiding in client presentations and company showcases. Also oversaw the assembly of a high-performance PC for rendering purposes. - Tech Stack: Java, Android, JSX, HTML, CSS, Unity, C#

Education

C

Coventry University

BSc Combined Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, 3D Engineering Design, Renewable Energy, MecatronicsSep 2015 - Jul 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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