Cristina Pitu

• Developed and analysed complex data models to support business decision-making.
• Streamlined flow of information by introducing efficient ETL processes.
• Designed robust databases for secure storage and quick retrieval of vital business data.
• Managed end-to-end data pipeline construction for seamless integration of disparate data sources.
• Optimised large datasets to improve speed and efficiency in analysis tasks.
• Improved data quality with rigorous validation techniques and error handling protocols.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements for new initiatives.
• Coordinated a multidisciplinary team, following Agile methodology, ensuring alignment on project goals and best practices.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement through thorough review of existing systems and procedures.
• Conducted brainstorming sessions, knowledge-sharing meetings, and 1:1 mentoring with junior developers.
• Oversaw the application development workflow, managed task assignments, and tracked projects' status to ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints.
• Extensively worked with SQL, Python, Rest APIs, Linux App Services, Azure Cloud Resources, and SaaS.
• Software Development Tools: Docker Containers, JetBrains, MS Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps, Power Automate, M365 Suite, Slack, GitHub, PowerBI, and SmartGit.

Key Achievements

• Played a key role in achieving a 65% staff expansion.
• Developed comprehensive Traffic Engineering Safety Business Intelligence reports that provided crucial statistical insights, enabling Port Authority Traffic Engineers to make informed decisions regarding the installation of traffic signals, signs, and other safety measures, leading to a significant reduction in the number of accidents across NY-NJ facilities, decreasing traffic congestion, and optimising travel times throughout the region.

• Developed digital-accessible, and user-friendly applications for improved customer experience.
• Developed digital-accessible applications for Principal Data Engineers to help with improving the accessibility scans issues and grading within the company
• Enhanced application performance by conducting regular system tests.
• Collaborated with team members to create innovative application features.
• Streamlined processes and boosted productivity by automating repetitive tasks.
• Played a pivotal role in optimising web usability, and delivering exceptional digital experiences through a combination of technical expertise and effective leadership.
• Conducted comprehensive evaluations of web pages to identify and rectify accessibility issues stemming from poorly structured code, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, and promoting inclusivity for all users, including individuals with disabilities.
• Developed automated notification systems to keep stakeholders informed of the latest accessibility scan results, and promptly address identified issues.
• Designed, integrated, secured, and maintained REST APIs, ensuring seamless data exchange and functionality across applications.
• Ensured the security of development environments, Azure DevOps pipelines, and code repositories, implementing best practices to safeguard sensitive information.
• Made significant contributions to application development using a diverse technology stack, including PostgreSQL, Laravel, PHP, Docker, REST APIs, Node.js, and Vue.js.
• Exclusively utilised Microsoft Azure products, including App Services, Azure Container Registry, Azure DevOps, Azure Key Vault, Storage Accounts, and Private Endpoints, to enhance application performance and security.
• Resolved complex technical issues, enhancing overall system efficiency.
• Improved system reliability with rigorous debugging procedures.
• Innovated new features for enhanced user interaction and satisfaction.

Key Achievements

• Redesigned and optimised the legacy database, and successfully reduced the overall monthly cost of the project.
• Containerised NodeJS and Laravel apps to automate processes and prevent cost increases.
• The percentage change in digital accessibility has substantially increased.

• Supported 200+ stores across Europe, and provided programming services to the Metro Demand & Supply app (MDSP) for the German global retail and wholesale/cash and carry group, based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• Maintained source code sets and technical documentation, assisted with overall database maintenance, and presented the technical results to the client.
• Ensured the overall data integrity by creating store procedures, developing Oracle collections, tables, and constraints.

Key Achievements

• Drove a 10% increase in in-store revenue by delivering high-quality technical support, problem resolution, and troubleshooting, leading to expanded application usage.

• Used T-SQL to develop and implement procedures and financial leasing solutions, including operational leasing, web leasing, financial wholesale, insurance, e-Insurance, and financial risk assessment, while working with such clients as Volvo Financial Services, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Leasing.
• Analysed the SQL queries for performance improvements, suggested new queries, and developed procedures and scripts for data migration.
• Reviewed and interpreted business report requirements, and performed DBA tasks such as database restoration/backup, keeping clients' data secure.

Key Achievement

• Created stored procedures, executed data migration, integrated 3rd party apps, reduced execution time, and increased night-run performance by providing effective technical support.

• Optimized a centralized database for ANOFM, a Romanian Public Institution, ensuring its stability, and reability.
• Created stored procedures, functions, tables/constraints, and provided technical, debugging, development support.

Key Achievement

• Designed and modeled database structure by employing Sybase Power Designer software.