Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 28 years of professional experience, the expert is highly skilled in road safety and traffic management, with a specialization in road transport and urban/rural development. Career highlights include leading both national and international projects funded by the EU and other agencies, focusing on road safety audits, traffic data analysis, and capacity building. Accomplishments include drafting safety engineering guidelines and implementing low-cost solutions for rural road maintenance. Previously held leadership roles such as RSA Team Leader and Road Safety Expert, demonstrating expertise in advising public authorities on engineering solutions.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union (EU), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and European Investment Bank (EIB) in international development cooperation projects. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building within the infrastructure sector, specifically concentrating on road safety. Worked across diverse projects that are regional and national in scope, taking place in countries such as Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, Armenia, Kenya, and Romania.

Sectors and geographic focus.

With a background in civil engineering, transport, urban development, and risk management, the expert has held roles including Road Safety Auditor, Team Leader, and Technical Director. The interdisciplinary expertise encompasses road safety engineering, traffic management, and infrastructure development, with a focus on rural road maintenance and public consultations. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects across Europe, Asia, and Africa, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of sector-specific challenges and solutions. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Armenia, Ukraine, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, Kenya, Georgia, Tajikistan, Moldova, Spain, and Romania, enhancing the ability to implement effective road safety strategies in diverse environments.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native Romanian speaker and possesses excellent proficiency in English, utilized extensively in international projects and multilingual teams. A fair proficiency in Spanish is primarily used in various professional contexts, facilitating effective communication in diverse geographic locations and enhancing collaboration in road safety and infrastructure projects. The educational background includes a Civil Engineering Diploma in Railways, Roads, and Bridges from the Technical University of Construction, Bucharest, Romania, and a Road Safety Audit (RSA) Professional Certification from University College Dublin, Ireland. This education reflects a strong foundation in civil engineering with a focus on road safety and infrastructure development.