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Hello, I'm Decebal Dobrica

Fractional CTO specializing in AI engineering and digital transformation for VC-backed startups

Decebal Dobrica

About Me

Fractional CTO specializing in AI engineering and digital transformation for VC-backed startups

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Professional Experience

15+ years as a Fractional CTO & AI Engineering Leader. Recently led engineering teams at Ebury and built smart contract solutions at Mundo Wallet. Delivered 3x developer productivity gains and 60-75% infrastructure cost reductions through strategic technical leadership.

Education & Certifications

Software Engineering from Military Technical Academy. Linux/Unix System Administration, Zend Certified PHP 5.5 Engineer, and ongoing professional development.

Technical Leadership

Led teams of 25+ engineers at Tellimer, Breakout Clips, and multiple startups. Expert in trunk development, monorepo strategies, and cloud architecture.

Technical Writing & Innovation

Writing extensively about AI engineering, event sourcing, and software architecture. Passionate about GenAI integration and emerging technologies.

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Case Studies

Real transformations. Real results. See how I help teams move from chaos to clarity.

Ready to transform your team?

If you're a founder facing resistance, misalignment, or chaos—let's decode the gap, align your team, and weaponize AI for speed, not confusion.

Schedule a Tactical Briefing

How I Can Help

From fractional CTO services to technical content creation—strategic expertise that accelerates your startup's growth.

Fractional CTO Services

Strategic technical leadership for VC-backed startups. Technology strategy, architecture reviews, and team building.

Retainer-based

Technical Writing & Case Studies

Developer-focused content that drives SEO and leads. Blog posts, tutorials, and B2B case studies showcasing technical wins.

Per article or retainer • Pricing on request

Architecture Documentation

Clear, maintainable system documentation. Architecture diagrams, API docs, and decision records that accelerate onboarding.

Project-based pricing

Performance Optimization

Proven track record of 30%+ API improvements. Database tuning, caching strategies, and infrastructure optimization.

Custom engagement

Technical Due Diligence

Comprehensive technical assessment for VC firms evaluating portfolio companies or new investments.

For VC firms

Team Acceleration

Mentor engineering teams to ship faster and maintain velocity through proven development practices.

Included in retainer

Ready to accelerate your portfolio velocity?

Whether you need fractional CTO services, technical content, or architecture documentation—let's discuss how I can help you ship faster and scale smarter.

What Others Say About Me

Real feedback from leaders, colleagues, and managers I've worked with.

Brad Stephens

Co-founder and Head of Product, Breakout Clips

September 08, 2024, Brad managed Decebal directly

Working with Decebal has been a truly rewarding experience. He is one of the most dependable and reliable people I've had the pleasure of collaborating with, always delivering exceptional work, no matter how complex the challenge. His technical expertise is impressive, and his ability to navigate and solve problems quickly is a testament to his skill. What really sets Decebal apart, though, is how he consistently goes above and beyond for the team. He's not just focused on getting the job done - he deeply cares about the success of the company and the people he works with, always offering support and guidance to ensure we're all growing together. I feel fortunate to have worked with such a dedicated and thoughtful leader.

Jon Heaton

SVP Engineering, Ebury

September 29, 2025, Jon managed Decebal directly

Dez works hard and strives to ensure engineers have the right tools, systems and processes in place to do their jobs well. He's a dedicated and hard working leader who cares a lot about the work and the team.

Kevin Wallace

Data Deepdiver, Company Builder, Multi-Exit Founder

September 26, 2025, Kevin managed Decebal directly

I had the privilege of working with Decebal in a part-time capacity and his impact was immediate. He combined strong technical skill with clear communication and thoughtful problem-solving that led to better developer partnership relations. His methodical approach was very appealing to my operational background and he consistently met deadlines assigned without complaint.

What impressed me most was how he delivered consistent, high-quality work despite a limited schedule. He managed time well, set clear expectations, and contributed at the level of a full-time teammate. Beyond the code, Decebal brought humility and professionalism (something very rare in tech/blockchain) listening first, giving thoughtful feedback, and raising the standard of collaboration across the team.

Simply put? He made difficult tasks manageable and elevated the people around them. I would gladly work with Decebal again and highly recommend them for any team.

Ian Watt

Co-founder and Head of Product, Tellimer

December 16, 2022, Ian managed Decebal directly

Dez excels at mapping out a birds-eye view of a technical solution and then working with individual team members to flesh out that solution. With his simultaneous interests in best practices and cutting-edge technology, Dez always encouraged us to look for the best tool for each job. Accordingly, I'm confident Decebal will excel at any firm looking to bring experience, technical confidence, and stability to its engineering team.

Daniel Vliegenthart

Senior Data Engineer, Tellimer

April 3, 2023, Daniel worked with Decebal on the same team

Decebal excels at architecting software solutions with state-of-the-art technology and frameworks. I have benefitted greatly from working with him on projects, and have learnt a lot from his extensive technical knowledge.

Selçuk Cihan

Software Development Engineer, Tellimer

December 13, 2022, Selcuk reported directly to Decebal

As a full-stack software engineer, Decebal brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in modern web development. He is a versatile and adaptable developer who is able to quickly learn and apply new technologies to solve complex problems. In addition, he is always eager to share his knowledge and help his colleagues grow in their roles. As a manager, Decebal is dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

Florin Georgescu

QA Test Engineer, eMag

February 22, 2019, Florin worked with Decebal on the same team

I have known Decebal Dobrica for almost 2 years in my capacity as a QA Tester at eMAG. He worked with me on various projects as a Full Stack Programmer and based on his work, I would rank him as one of the best developers we have ever had.