Matei Micu
About Matei Micu
Matei Micu is a Senior Infrastructure/Software Engineer with a strong background in cloud computing and system reliability. He has worked at various companies, including Mambu and Taktile, and has a Master's degree in Computer Science from Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași.
Current Role at Taktile
Matei Micu serves as a Senior Infrastructure/Software Engineer at Taktile since 2023. In this role, he focuses on infrastructure management and software engineering, leveraging his extensive experience in optimizing system performance and reliability. His current position allows him to apply his skills in a dynamic environment, contributing to the development and maintenance of robust systems.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Matei Micu held various positions in software engineering and infrastructure roles. He worked at Mambu as a DevOps Engineer and later as a Platform and Reliability Engineer (SRE), where he contributed to system reliability and performance. He also served as a Senior Infrastructure/Software Engineer at Prisma and as a Software Engineer, SRE at Hotjar, gaining significant experience in large-scale systems.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Matei Micu completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași from 2015 to 2018. He further pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing, from 2018 to 2021 at the same institution. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in software engineering.
Teaching Experience and Academic Contributions
In addition to his engineering roles, Matei Micu has contributed to academia as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași. He has taught courses on Web Technologies since 2022 and previously on Open Source and Linux development in 2019. His involvement in education reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering the next generation of engineers.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Matei Micu possesses a diverse skill set that includes proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Rust, GoLang, Typescript, and Terraform. He has expertise in optimizing and maintaining system uptime for large-scale systems, handling millions of requests across thousands of servers. His experience with major cloud platforms, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, further enhances his capabilities in infrastructure and software engineering.