
Adrian Airinei
Senior Cloud Software Engineer | AWS
Salary / Daily rate
3090 Overijse, Belgium
Freelance
Skills
About me
Intro
Cloud Software Engineer with 15+ years of expertise in AWS solution architecture and enterprise-grade application development. Currently leading AWS-based scalable solutions at KBC Bank, with proven experience delivering microservices architectures for major institutions including Deutsche Bank and European Commission. Specialized in Java/Spring Boot, AWS cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes orchestration to deliver cost-optimized, high-performance systems.
Work experience
Cloud Engineer
KBC Bank & Verzekering
Jul 2022 - Present
4 years 4 months
Leuven, Belgium
Designed and delivered AWS-based solution architectures to support scalable, event-driven processing within the Kate Coin platform. Produced technical designs by translating business and non-functional requirements into implementable AWS solutions. Led and coordinated a small offshore delivery team, providing architectural guidance, technical oversight, and design validation to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery. Leveraged AWS managed services to optimize performance and cost. Actively validated architectural decisions through hands-on implementation and performance testing, ensuring solutions met scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency requirements.
Senior Software Engineer
Deutsche Bank BelgiumFreelance
Mar 2019 - Jul 2022
3 years 5 months
Brussels Area, Belgium
Worked in a dynamic role, leveraging Java and Spring Boot to develop cutting-edge micro-services within a sophisticated architecture. Additionally, I adeptly utilized advanced technologies like Helm, Kubernetes, and Camunda to orchestrate and streamline complex processes. This experience allowed me to contribute significantly to the creation of scalable, efficient, and robust software solutions.
External IT expert
European CommissionFreelance
Nov 2011 - Mar 2019
7 years 5 months
Brussels Area, Belgium
Contributed to the core application of the European Research Agency, focused on developing cutting-edge web applications utilized by European Institutions. The primary function of the application was to automate the intricate process of assigning research experts to the list of proposals aiming for European Commission Research funding. During this role, I demonstrated expertise in various technologies and concepts, including Java, J2EE, Spring and jBatch. I successfully integrated Web Services, incorporating JAX-WS 2, JAXB, and robust security measures to ensure seamless data exchange and confidentiality. Furthermore, I strengthened the application's analytical capabilities by skillfully implementing Jasper reports, enabling in-depth insights into crucial data. Additionally, I optimized data management and enhanced application performance, contributing to a more seamless and efficient system. Throughout this experience, I played a pivotal role in delivering sophisticated web applications, empowering European Institutions to streamline their research funding processes and maximize the impact of groundbreaking initiatives supported by the European Commission.
Software Developer
Ingenio Software
Jun 2009 - Dec 2011
2 years 7 months
Contributed to the development of new functionalities for the credit application at Romanian Commercial Bank (BCR), incorporating various technologies and concepts. Tasks included implementing Web Services (JAX-WS, JAXB, JMS) for seamless integration between two bank applications, creating Java business modules, and designing presentation layer components using JSP, Tiles, and Servlets. Additionally, I was responsible for crafting PL/SQL scripts to facilitate table porting and data import from XML format, as well as managing Ant scripts for automated building and deployment of the application. Throughout the project, I employed an array of technologies, such as Java, JDBC, J2EE, Struts, Spring web services, message queues, schedulers and writing unit tests for the written code, positioning me to adapt and contribute effectively to the project's diverse requirements.
Service Developer
Vodafone Romania
Oct 2008 - May 2009
8 months
Worked as a technical resource for a Single Sign-On Online Platform in a telecom company, specializing in SUN Identity and Access Management and LDAP repository.
Intern
Fokus Fraunhofer Institute
Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
6 months
As an intern, I developed back-end authentication support for a telecommunication network's identity enabler. The solution utilized a Mozilla add-on with smart card access via USB or Bluetooth. Technologies: Java, JavaScript, SAML, OpenID, XUL, Bluetooth stack, Jetty server, ISIM application, smart cards, SAP.
Education
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
Bachelor, Computer Science
Activities and societies: Intern at FOKUS Fraunhofer Institute from Berlin
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest
Master, Computer Science
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Issued: Jan 2026
Spring Professional
Issued: Mar 2020