Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in civil engineering, the expert specializes in infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and railways. With deep knowledge of FIDIC contract rules and European Commission procedures, the expert excels in design, consulting supervision, project management, and contract management. Career highlights include leading multidisciplinary teams on international projects across Africa, Europe, and Asia, achieving significant infrastructure improvements. Notable accomplishments encompass supervising the construction of major bridges and railways, managing high-value contracts, and providing technical assistance and capacity building in diverse geographic regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union, European Investment Bank, Islamic Bank for Development, and French Development Agency. Involvement in these projects includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in infrastructure projects. Worked on regional and national scales in locations including Mozambique, Georgia, Ivory Coast, and Romania, primarily focusing on transport infrastructure development, such as roads, bridges, and railways, enhancing connectivity and supporting economic growth in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With extensive experience in sectors such as procurement, roads and bridges, civil engineering, transport, and audit, the expert has previously held roles including design engineer, project manager, and contract expert. Responsibilities have included design supervision, contract management, and technical assistance. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses infrastructure development in rural and urban settings, enhancing transport connectivity. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects across Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, contributing to significant infrastructure improvements and development initiatives.

The expert has extensive geographic experience working in diverse regions, including Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. Projects have been undertaken in countries such as Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Mozambique, Nigeria, Romania, Senegal, Serbia, and Tanzania. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these areas have provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, particularly in infrastructure and transport sectors.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is fluent in Romanian, English, and French, with intermediate proficiency in Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects, enabling effective communication within multilingual teams and in-country work across diverse regions including Africa and Europe.

The expert holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Railways, Highways, and Bridge Engineering, obtained from the Technical University for Civil Engineering in Bucharest, Romania.