Bogdan Florea

Co-CEO and founder at Connections Consult

Bogdan Florea has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Bogdan currently holds the role of Member of the Board of Advisors at CEE Digital Services Association since 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Executive Officer at Connections Consult, starting from 2005. From 2019 to 2022, they were the Vice President at ANIS Romania, where they played a crucial role in representing the interests of Romanian IT companies and supporting the development of the software and services industry. Bogdan also worked as a Software Engineer/Software Project Manager at Freescale Semiconductor from 2001 to 2007.

Bogdan Florea has a diverse education history spanning several institutions and fields of study. Bogdan'seducational journey began in 1993 at Colegiul National "Mihai Viteazul" Ploiesti, where they completed their high school education with a focus on Information Technology.

Following this, Bogdan pursued a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - Telecommunications from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, which they successfully completed from 1997 to 2002.

In 1999, Bogdan temporarily studied Electrical Engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Similarly, in 2001, they engaged in a study program on Image Processing at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Transitioning to the field of business, Bogdan embarked on their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 2009 to 2011. Bogdan specialized in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services during this time. Additionally, they participated in an Executive MBA Residency Program in International Business at Carlsson School of Management from 2009 to 2010.

To further enhance their professional skillset, Bogdan obtained certifications outside of traditional education. In 2019, they acquired the Professional Scrum Master I certification from Scrum.org, and in 2020, they completed the ExO Foundations program from OpenExO and the Design Thinking for Innovation course from Coursera.

Moreover, Bogdan has pursued ongoing professional development by obtaining a certification in Project Management from the Project Management Institute in 2007.

Overall, Bogdan Florea's education history showcases a dedication to both technical and business disciplines, demonstrating their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

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