Radu Luncasu

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

Radu Luncasu

Experienced Full-Stack Engineer | Passionate about Code, People, AI and Problem-Solving using technology | React React-Native Nodejs typescript javascript Python Cursor Claude Local LLMs

Episode I: The Summary

I’m a full-stack engineer with 16 years of React, Node, and TypeScript under my belt, and I figured out a long time ago that AI is the best pair-programmer I’ve ever had. I’ve evolved into an AI early adopter who’s as comfortable tuning a prompt as I am debugging a race condition. I’ve built my own workflows for AI-driven code reviews and bug squashings because, frankly, life’s too short for manual drudgery. I'm not some 'resisting relic' clinging to the old ways—I’m out here building the future with high-quality code and a sprinkle of machine intelligence. Fast, scalable, and just a little bit futuristic.

Episode II: The Experience

Senior Software Solutions Architect / Software Developer

Rockhopper Inc. // 10/2022 - Present

Architected and developed a solution that provides spreadsheet reviews, version control, and tracking changes for excel files.

Currently available on Microsoft's Appsource store

This app was one of the few selected at @TechStars 2023 Summer Class

Integrated local Large Language Models (LLMs) into the workflow, including using and fine-tuning open-source models to optimize performance and data privacy.

Senior Software Developer

Telepat.io // 04/2017 - 10/2022

Developed the web app, backoffice & backend for Walzay.com, an IT talent sourcing startup.

Developed the mobile app, backend and backoffice for Prosign, a start-up aimed at handling the legal contracts and negotiations in the soccer professionals world.

Developed the software infrastructure, front facing applications and back office & reporting apps supporting Bedly.com, a long-term housing/room renting business, operating in Boston and New York.

Senior Software Solutions Architect / Developer

Multipliciti // 07/2021 - 08/2022

Developing a web platform aimed at helping home builders source, purchase & deliver sustainable materials with zero-hassle.

Tech stack used: typescript, React, nodejs, NestJs, Postgres, docker, aws services

Senior Software Engineer / Solutions Architect / Lead

Atta Systems (formerly AB4 Systems) // 11/2019 - 08/2022

web app for Hamangiu, a legal content publishing house which allows their customers to access the content based on subscriptions.

Developed the app end-to-end: architecture, backend, frontend, backoffice, software infrastructure.

Tech stack used: javascript, React, Nodejs, Postgres, MongoDB, elasticsearch, rabbitmq

React native apps for: Yepp, a soccer fan app. Urban Air, an urban mobility app consolidating transportation devices from multiple providers, into one place.

Tech stack used: javascript, React-Native

Senior Developer | Team Leader | Project Manager

DirectVision // 03/2011 - 02/2014

Architecture, design and development for WEB applications. Performance optimization of existing software applications.

I am currently working using Microsoft technologies, explicitly MS-SQL (2005,2008,2012), WCF Web Services, MVC 4, AJAX, Javascript, Jquery, CSS 3, HTML.

I also do consulting work on performance issues and optimization of MS-SQL database systems.

Developed an online platform for participants registration, scheduling, interaction, collaboration and information publishing during meetings and congresses.

The platform was designed using a SaaS approach and contains WEB applications, native Android & IOS applications, Flash Kiosks and several submission and import systems.

This platform was implemented on over 80 congress venues in 2013 and 2014.

Senior Software Developer

MedicaSoft LLC. // 09/2014 - 04/2017

Developing for VA Enterprise Health Management Platform (eHMP)

The web application is developed as a Single Page Application using a custom web SDK.

Application Development Kit (ADK) for UI development with Marionette/Backbone

Resource Development Kit (RDK) for developing REST services using Node/Express

Working on the UI development, ADK & RDK actively using javascript, jQuery, Marionette, Backbone, require, underscore, CSS, SaSS, HTML, Node.js, Express & many other Node packages.

Routine work with javascript prototyping, inheritance, careful scoping, promises, asynchronous requests, callbacks and error handling.

Owner

Pcone Trading // 01/2005 - 02/2008

IT Support, Network Support, IT Consulting for small and medium sized companies

Managed an IT Hardware Shop

Managed a small internet cafe

Implemented IT solutions on site (desktop, server, printers, networks, routers, switches, firewalls, etc)

Provided software installation, configuration and administration services (Windows Server 2003, IIS, SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005, Exchange Server)

Episode III: The Force Powers

Frontend

React · React Native · TypeScript · Next.js · JavaScript · Tailwind CSS · Redux

Backend

Node.js · Express · NestJs · REST APIs · WCF Web Services

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Services · Docker · CI/CD · Vercel

Databases

PostgreSQL · SQL Server · MongoDB · Elasticsearch · Redis

AI & Machine Learning

Local LLMs · Model Fine-tuning · Prompt Engineering · MLX · Ollama

Tools & Others

Git · RabbitMQ · Microservices · Unit Testing · System Architecture

Episode IV: The Academy

Computer Software Engineering

Titu Maiorescu University - Informatics

Physics

Mircea cel Batran High School

Episode V: Key Achievements

SaaS Platform Implementation

Implemented solution at over 80 congress venues in 2013 and 2014.

App Selection Success

Contributed to app being selected for TechStars 2023 Summer Class.

Innovative App Development

Developed soccer fan and urban mobility apps using React Native.

E-commerce Platform Launch

Built online shop consolidating products from over 100 dispensaries.

Episode VI: Languages of the Galaxy

English

Native

French

Intermediate

Italian

Advanced

Romanian

Native

Episode VII: Certifications

Fundamentals of Design

Code School

blasting-off-with-bootstrap

Code School

JavaScript Road Trip Part 3

Code School

Git Real

Code School

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist SQL 2005

Microsoft