Tech MAPS

Enhance technical skills

Equip students with foundational and advanced skills in programming, web development, and emerging technologies, unlocking new possibilities in the digital world.

Ignite creativity and innovation

Inspire students to push boundaries, think beyond the conventional, and harness technology as a tool for solving complex, real-world problems in innovative ways.

Promote lifelong learning

Cultivate a passion for continuous growth, equipping students with the mindset and skills to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of technology and innovation.

Online

December 10, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Mihnea Ilicevici, Associate Principal Engineer

Beyond Play: Writing Maintainable Code in Unity3D

Unity is often seen as a playground for creative experimentation, but what happens when your project grows beyond the prototype? Together we’ll explore Unity development through the lens of a software engineer, focusing on how to write clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

We’ll dive into how principles like SOLID, separation of concerns, and clean code can be thoughtfully adapted to Unity’s unique component-based structure. From MonoBehaviours to ScriptableObjects, we’ll examine how to balance engineering discipline with Unity’s design philosophy, and how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to tangled hierarchies and brittle gameplay logic.

Online

November 12, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Catalina Nastase, Senior Staff Consultant

Business Analysis: The Bridge Between Business and Technology

The hardest part of any project isn’t building the solution, it’s understanding the real problem it should solve. Business Analysts (BAs) help teams uncover what is truly needed, make sure that the solution delivers value, and maintain clarity so that decisions remain transparent even years later. In this Tech MAPS presentation we’ll look at how BAs connect business and technology by focusing on needs, value, and traceability, turning ideas into solutions that stand the test of time.

Online

October 15, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Cristian Mincu, Associate Principal Engineer

IoT Mobile, data collecting, and AI Integration

This presentation explores the development of native Android and iOS platforms that have mobile applications designed to connect seamlessly to a wide range of Nordic Semiconductor development boards and integrated Nordic wireless chips in smartphones. Leveraging both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), the mobile apps act as intelligent gateways for real-time data collection, device management, and system monitoring. AI is also used for negotiating maximum available MTU for transfers and connection management.

Online

May 14, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Lucian Ciolac, Senior Staff Engineer

Clean Architecture

Have you already learned object-oriented programming? Not sure what the next steps are? Let's get you started with patterns, practices, and principles for building simple, understandable, and maintainable software

Online

April 09, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Claudia Pop, Staff Engineer
Florin Flestea, Principal Engineer

AI Era: Prompts, what about them?

Formal: Prompts are basically the instructions or inputs given to an AI (like me) to generate a response. They can be as simple as a question or as detailed as a structured request for specific content. The way you phrase a prompt influences the quality and relevance of the response.

Are you asking about how to craft better prompts, different types of prompts, or something else?

Friendly: Prompts? They’re basically instructions or questions that guide a response—whether for AI, creative writing, coding, or even brainstorming ideas.

Are you thinking about AI prompts (like for ChatGPT or image generation) or something else?

Online

March 12, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Silviu Pop, Senior Web Developer

W3C standards - A house of cards

In a world where web standards appear straightforward, let's dig deeper. Join me as we explore the complex reality behind W3C standards. From browser quirks to developer workarounds to the never-ending battle between innovation and backwards compatibility, we'll examine the intricacies that shape your web development experience. Expect a fresh perspective on the foundations of modern web design and development.

Online

January 15, 2025 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Paul Negoescu, Community Lead, Web Technologies, Mobile, UX/UI and Managed Services

Introduction to Git and Github

Did you ever want to know how multiple programmers collaborate on the same codebase? Git and Github are the same thing to you? Are you tired of always creating new folders for your own code which look like: "My Project Sep. 2024", "My Project Final", "My Project Final 2", "My Project New Final"? If so, this is the presentation for you. Join us to get the answer to all of the above issues plus a nice intro to Git so that you can start using it right away.

Online

December 11, 2024 | 16:30 – 18:00 EET

Alexandru Dancau, Software Engineer

Clean Code - dos & don'ts

Clean and efficient code, but how? Discover essential principles that simplify software development, reduce errors, and make the code easy to maintain.

Online

November 13, 2024 |  16:30 – 18:00 EET

Cristian Ionescu, Principal Engineer

Secure Coding Practices

Get ready for a fun and informative session on Secure Coding Practices! We’ll dive into simple techniques to make your code safer and explore common pitfalls to avoid. You’ll hear real-world examples that highlight why security matters from the start.

Cristian Ionescu

Principal Engineer

Florin Flestea

Principal Engineer

Paul Negoescu

Community Lead, Web Technologies, Mobile, UXUI and Managed Services

Silviu Pop

Senior Web Developer

Lucian Ciolac

Senior Staff Engineer

Cristian Mincu

Associate Principal Engineer

Catalina Nastase

Senior Staff Consultant

Mihnea Ilicevici

Associate Principal Engineer