Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry – Resilience in the AI Era
Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry – Resilience in the AI Era
The Romanian IT industry is among the fastest-growing in Europe, recognized globally for strong technical expertise and engineering excellence. Yet, to move from outstanding execution to true innovation and original product creation, we need to unlock the full potential of our people.
In a world moving at unprecedented speed, sprinting is no longer enough. We are operating in a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible), where success depends on our ability to sustain performance over time, like running a marathon rather than a series of short races.
This is why resilience has become a core skill for today and tomorrow: the ability to navigate uncertainty, embrace change (including AI), and maintain both high performance and mental well-being.
Together with Axway Romania, we invite you to join the 4th working session in the Upskilling the Romanian IT Industry series, dedicated to Resilience in the AI Era.
What to expect
A practical, down-to-earth exploration of resilience- how it shows up in real AI adoption, how it impacts individuals and teams, and how it can be consciously and intentionally developed.
Agenda
Welcome & Context: Resilience in the AI Era – What Can Be Achieved with What We Have
AI@Work – Stories from the Trenches: A real-world perspective on AI implementation
Filip Ichim, Senior Customer Tech Engineer @ Axway
Filip Brenciu, Director, Engineering Management @ Axway
Mihaela Grecescu, Principal Software Architect @ Axway
Răzvan Chița-Ionescu, Principal Software Architect @ Axway
Interactive Workshop: Resilience – How to Consciously Build It
Anne Dumitrache
Networking Session
Speaker's Bio
Filip Brenciu – Engineering Director, AI, Automation & Cloud
With nearly 30 years in IT, Filip leads engineering, automation, and cloud‑native practices across Axway’s B2B product line. He drives the integration of AI into the software lifecycle, shaping intelligent automation, next‑gen deployment pipelines, and governance‑ready AI capabilities. His recent work focuses on connecting AI agents with integration infrastructure through emerging protocols like MCP to create smarter, more resilient systems.
Mihaela Grecescu – Principal Software Architect & AI Technical Influencer
Mihaela is a versatile architect with experience spanning full‑stack development, system design, and requirements analysis. As the AI technical influencer for AFAH, she guides architectural strategy and accelerates innovation across AI‑driven solutions. Known for her clarity, collaboration, and mentoring mindset, she plays a key role in strengthening both the team and its AI capabilities.
Filip‑Bogdan Ichim
Filip‑Bogdan is a Senior Support Engineer specializing in solving complex technical challenges in mission‑critical environments. With a structured, analytical approach, he transforms intricate issues into clear, actionable resolutions. Passionate about teamwork and knowledge sharing, he helps customers and internal teams adopt reliable, AI‑supported troubleshooting practices that enhance stability, efficiency, and confidence.
Răzvan Chita‑Ionescu
With over a decade of experience across the full software development lifecycle, Răzvan has built products from the ground up and led teams through growth and transformation. Customer‑focused and deeply technical, he is known for his versatility and product mindset.
He currently leads Axway’s AI initiative in Managed File Transfer, where he is building MFT‑Cortex, an AI‑driven system designed to rethink how enterprises troubleshoot and operate their file‑transfer infrastructure. Operating at the intersection of engineering depth and product vision, he accelerates the adoption of practical, high‑impact AI across MFT.
Anne Dumitrache is an experienced trainer, organizational, cognitive-behavioral and clinical psychologist, and internationally certified coach. With 18 years in the IT industry — from developer to program manager for Fortune 500 companies — and over 14 years in leadership, she brings deep expertise in people management and organizational growth. Anne is the creator of the Build Better Leaders Academy, now at its 40th edition with nearly 200 leaders trained, and has designed impactful programs on leadership, the future of soft skills, mental health, diversity and inclusion, hybrid working, mentoring, and personal development.
Expect an engaging experience with inspiring insights, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections with peers from the Romanian tech ecosystem.
We look forward to welcoming you!