Tech Insights
Tech Insights
Hosted by Cognyte Romania
Step inside Tech Insights, an evening where Cognyte developers share fresh perspectives and real-world stories about building technology that shapes our world.
Expect bold ideas, practical lessons, and honest conversations around today’s hottest topics:
How AI coding assistants like Copilot are reshaping the developer experience
What it’s really like to build software that powers critical government systems
Why blockchain is a double-edged sword and how investigators fight its darker uses
Join us for an evening of insights, discussions, and networking with fellow developers who thrive on curiosity and challenge.
Agenda
18:00 – 18:45 – Welcome & check-in
18:45 – 19:00 – Opening remarks
19:00 – 19:35 – Talk #1 by Bianca Onici - Senior Java Developer, Cognyte Romania
19:35 – 20:10 – Talk #2 by Sebastian Decianu - Software Development Team Leader, Cognyte Romania
20:10 – 20:45 – Talk #3 by Răzvan Florea - R&D Group Leader, Cognyte Romania
Starting 20:45 – Networking, snacks & drinks
Talk #1 – Embrace AI as Your Powerful Partner by Bianca Onici
Abstract: AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot are transforming the developer experience. In this talk, Bianca will showcase live demos from investigative applications, highlighting where Copilot accelerates productivity, where it falls short, and why developers remain at the heart of innovation — even in the age of AI.
Speaker bio: Bianca has over 10 years of experience building systems in finance, enterprise, and investigative analytics. Formerly at IBM and Société Générale, she now focuses on Cognyte’s investigative analytics solutions for government agencies worldwide.
Talk #2 – Working as a Software Developer in Government Software by Sebastian Decianu
Abstract: What’s it like to code for systems that millions of citizens rely on? Sebastian shares insights from over 15 years of developing large-scale government platforms — from healthcare to pensions — and explores the balance between innovation, performance, and reliability in public-sector software.
Speaker bio: With 15+ years in software development for public services such as pensions, healthcare, education, and investigative analytics, Sebastian brings a hands-on, pragmatic view of building technology that truly matters.
Talk #3 – The Dark Side of the Blockchain by Răzvan Florea
Abstract: Blockchain is fast, decentralized, and transformative — but also a tool for concealing illicit activity. Răzvan takes you behind the scenes of how investigators trace anonymous transactions, why this is so complex, and how Cognyte’s blockchain analytics platform Blink helps uncover hidden criminal networks.
Speaker bio: With over 12 years of experience across the software lifecycle, Răzvan leads the team behind Blink, Cognyte’s blockchain analytics platform. His expertise spans infrastructure design, cloud-native microservices, and CI/CD pipeline architecture.
This is an in-person event and presentations will be conducted in English.
Looking forward to sharing insights and ideas with you!