15
Years in Technology
This is Me
I am a European, 35 years old, senior software developer and entrepreneur.
I was raised in the beautiful city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the same city I was born in on the 3rd day of the year, just as one of my favorite authors, J.R.R. Tolkien. I love my hometown. It's a cosmopolite and world renowned tech hub and the city is filled with opportunities and entrepreneurial spirit.
I am also a father of one and a husband who likes to cook in his free time. Occasionally I play video games on my many gaming consoles. Sometimes I am even joined by my daughter in some virtual quests.
For the past 6 years, I've been producing and hosting a podcast and this is how my love for audio and video content took shape.
I run a small IT business, a company of one, here in Cluj-Napoca. My business has increased its revenue each year for the past 11 years since it started, after leaving a hardware technician job at a local computer store. I am a believer in Paul Jarvis's philosophy of keeping your company as small as possible for as long as possible and this is why, even though my company has many divisions (some do web and software development, some build games, some are made for content creation and so on), I will always only hire new people or outsource the work when and where necessary. This hiring part is good because this way my business can scale when it has to, not because this is the (wrongfully so) belief that companies should be as large as possible.
Working for myself proved to be quite a ride. I've been involved in some capacity on projects for clients in countries like Romania, Germany, Holland, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Russia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, and the United States, serving them with products and services my company has to offer.
So, dear visitor, this is me, in a nutshell. Thank you for being here. I appreciate you!
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I am sad and it is a shame to see that, the country that prides itself on being the land of all possibilities and a fair country has come down to this. ... read the article
A New Chapter for R Burz & Company
The transition to the new brand is almost done. As we are closing the doors to an old chapter in our business, we are opening them to a new one. ... read the article
Why You Should Never Start a Podcast
The other day I had an interesting conversation with an old friend who was quite keen to tell me that I'm spending my money and time in the wrong way by doing a weekly podcast. ... read the article
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Am lansat 89: O zi istorica pentru Apple, episod nou #Burzcast, la https://t.co/nrAAYVqXd4. Auditie placuta!
The Romanian Podcast
Once per week I host a Romanian Podcast, called #Burzcast™ where I invite technologists, managers, journalists, researchers, developers, productivity experts and many, many friends and really cool persons.
I chat with these guests and try to keep the sound and content quality as high as possible.
I'm doing the Burzcast™ Podcast for 6 years already and I really love every minute spent in the company of the great guests I have the honour to talk to.
Some of the Things I Do
Software Development
I have a development background. During my 15 years in the industry I have written millions of lines of code for a myriad of software products running on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android devices. I've built software and web applications for various vertical industries, such as: Consumer, Education, Engineering, Energy, Food and beverage, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media, Online, Real estate, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel and Environment.
Public Speaking
I speak, via video or audio, online streaming, to whomever would listen. My native language is Romanian, but I can also give talks in English, should you need me to. I talk about development on cloud computing, Microsoft technologies, LAMP technologies (really love the power WordPress brings to the web development community), podcasting, blogging, vlogging (or general new media stuff) and business strategies. I gave public talks about the security of the Internet of Things and private talks on why companies can use WordPress for building their corporate website.
Business Strategy
I'm a business first and for more than 11 years I run multiple successfully businesses, with yearly constant growth. I can help your small to medium company with specific technology consultancy services. I can help your company use technology (software products, hardware products, smart devices, online services) the way it's meant to be used to "futureproof" your operations and improve your productivity.
New Media
Since 2014 I produce and host a Romanian audio podcast. Since last year I've been involved with vlogging and video production and I'm writing blog posts and articles online for more than 11 years. Many of my blog posts are in Romania, over on the Burzcast™ website (the new media content website I run). Should you need consultancy on how to grow your audience, make your brand be heard online or just share your knowledge, let me know.
Total Privacy
Whether you decide to hire me, one of my companies or just sign a contract on outsourcing services, my companies and I offer you complete confidentiality, without providing any information about your products, inside information or anything related to the development processes involved. I may ask to endorse the development services when and if the product can be made public.
Product Development Methodologies
I am a developer at core and for over 15 years I constantly improved my project management skills, by constantly studying, analysing and measuring the results. There's a saying: "fast, cheap and high-quality software products. Pick two!". I know how to provide good quality code, fast! As within my companies, I always use Scrum/Agile development methodologies and have regular reporting and meetings with the client to ensure high-quality products and services.
Cel mai bun moment pentru tehnologie
Cosmin Tătaru, de la TechTime.ro, a lansat un nou podcast despre tehnologie, iar episodul pilot l-a avut co-host pe Răvazn Burz de la Burzcast. ...
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