Hello, I'm Catalin
I like transforming ideas into software fellow engineers enjoy maintaining, people enjoy using, and computers can run for a long time — ideally without catching fire.
About Me
Based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, I help startups, entrepreneurs, and companies turn their ideas into reality by exploring solutions where technology can truly make a difference.
What do I do
From embedded systems to AI-driven automation, from enterprise platforms to indie projects — I build things that work and make an impact.
Skilled at collaborating across globally distributed teams in cross-cultural environments.
Name
Catalin Bota
Location
Cluj-Napoca, Remote
Availability
Open to Remote & Freelance Opportunities
Projects & Contributions
Explore my featured platforms, open-source work, and community initiatives.
Featured Projects
edu.nodes.ro
Whether you’re a teacher seeking extra classroom activities, a parent looking for interactive resources for your kids, or simply curious to explore a topic further, your learning journey continues here.
time4all.nodes.ro
Effortlessly coordinate meetings and events worldwide. Find the perfect time that works for everyone — in seconds.
Open Source
ESP32 Projects
IoT and embedded development projects for ESP32 microcontrollers.
RCP Desktop Apps
Eclipse RCP desktop application template for modular, cross-platform desktop apps.
AI Innovation Board
AI Support Ideas Platform — Share your thoughts, upvote what inspires you, and spark creativity together.
Other Initiatives
Books
Children’s books published in Romanian.
AI & Automation
Exploring AI agents, automation workflows, and system integrations.
My Technical Experience
A categorized view of the technologies I've worked with across the software development lifecycle.
Platform & Domain Engineering
Domain-Specific-Languages & Code-Generation
General Purpose Languages
Programming languages across different ecosystems.
DevOps & Infrastructure
Packaging and isolating applications for consistent deployments.
Eclipse Platform & RCP Development
Rich Client Platform applications for custom tooling and DSL editors.
Version Control & Builds
Source management, ticket strategies, and build automation.
Core Technical & Architectural Expertise
Expertise in scalable system design, distributed architectures, and API-driven applications.
Web Application Development
End-to-end development of responsive, data-driven web applications — from clean front-end design to efficient, reliable data management.
Testing & QA
Ensuring code correctness, performance, and user experience through automated and manual testing.
Professional Experience
Technical Owner
WOLTERS KLUWER • January 2017 – Present
Leading the development of core features, mentoring developers, and building domain-specific tools for enterprise-scale solutions in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Software Developer
ALTRAN (NSPYRE) • December 2011 – December 2016
Worked on OLED research automation and later led the development of Eclipse-based engineering tools using model-driven engineering principles.
Project Engineer
EMERSON • November 2007 – December 2011
Managed system design, configuration, and testing for DeltaV control systems and integrated automation solutions.
Web Developer
BITSTONE • January 2007 – November 2007
Developed client websites and CMS-based solutions emphasizing usability and maintainability.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to discuss potential opportunities? Feel free to reach out — I’d love to hear from you!