CTO and Technology Expert

Alex Bobes

With 16+ years as a CTO and technology leader, I've built my career on turning complex technical challenges into practical business solutions. From writing code to leading engineering teams, I've experienced every aspect of bringing software products to life.

My expertise spans AI implementation, blockchain development, cybersecurity, and modern software architecture. But beyond the technical skills, I understand how technology shapes industries and creates new opportunities. Every project I've worked on taught me something new about what works and what doesn't.

As Managing Partner at Extremoo, I combine hands-on development experience with strategic thinking. Whether it's building AI-powered applications or scaling development teams, my approach is simple: focus on solutions that actually solve problems and deliver real value. Technology is most powerful when it serves people, not the other way around.

Professional Background

Managing Partner at Extremoo, Chief Technology Officer at Casino Alpha, and President of Asociatia Taxi Gratis (NGO).

Certified in PRINCE2 & PMP, Agile Product Owner, Google Ads Shopping, and Google Ads Search.

Former Positions

Previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Head of Software Engineering at Key Way Group (4 yrs 3 mos), Head of Software Engineering at ConsultaClick Romania and Mandarine International SA, Senior Project Manager at Pathwwway, and IT Manager at EASTAUCTIONS.

Earlier roles included Project Manager at Medi-Cab, IT Specialist at DeverSoft and miniPRIX, and Network Administrator at JMG, building a comprehensive 16-year career foundation in technology leadership and engineering.

Asociatia Taxi Gratis

Founded from personal tragedy, this NGO transforms loss into hope by providing free medical transportation to those in need.

After losing my mother following years of immobilization and difficult hospital visits, I founded Asociatia Taxi Gratis in 2013 in her memory. What started as a personal mission has grown into a vital community service, providing free transportation to sick individuals for over 12 years.

The NGO has covered over 2,000 kilometers and assists around 400 people per year, ensuring their journey to medical care is less of a burden. Starting with my personal sedan, I later upgraded to a specially adapted minibus with a ramp for people with disabilities.

When COVID-19 hit, I expanded our mission to directly support healthcare workers in Bucharest. I equipped our vehicles with protective panels between driver and passenger, ensuring safe transportation for medical staff between their homes and state hospitals. Beyond transportation, we also delivered water and essential goods to Emergency Hospital Bagdasar-Arseni. Both doctors and support personnel like medical nurses could access this free service through our dedicated project page. During this critical period, we transported dozens of medical staff members, as I shared with Capital.ro newspaper.

12+
Years of Service
400+
People/Year
30,000+
Kilometers/Year

"Life's challenges, as daunting as they may seem, are opportunities to make a difference. It's not just about overcoming obstacles; it's about transforming them into pathways of support and care for others."

Alex Bobes

Free transportation for patients and COVID-19 hospital workers

Specially adapted vehicles for people with disabilities

€4,200 donation from OSCAR Downstream

€10,000 donation from Pro TV

COVID-19 support for healthcare workers in Bucharest

Recognition from major media outlets and JCI award

Testimonials

"Had the pleasure and the privilege of working with Alex on Key Way Group. Alex is an amazing CTO, from caring on personal level on all team to diving in directly to technical issues and provide his consultancy and deep knowledge whenever was needed. It would be an honor to be able to work again with Alex any time."
Savvas Georgiou
"Alex explained the inner workings of the technology perfectly and was instrumental in helping me to find my feet in the Crypto vertical sector. I highly recommend Alex!"
Raul Savu
"Working with Alex has been a very pleasant experience. He has a great diversity of skills that made our projects go smooth, and eased the communication between our departments. He is a very dedicated professional, a serious CTO and a strong leader to his teams. I strongly recommend him for projects of high complexity also."
Alina Bota

Latest Articles

Real-world insights on AI implementation, software development, blockchain technology, and emerging tech trends from 16+ years of CTO experience.

How to Harden Nginx & Apache Servers: Security Guide

Modern attacks don't just target application vulnerabilities, they exploit server misconfigurations, weak SSL/TLS implementations, missing security headers, and inadequate access controls. Whether you're running Nginx's event-driven architecture or Apache's battle-tested process model, proper hardening is non-negotiable. The good news? Most critical vulnerabilities can be eliminated with systematic configuration changes that don't require expensive tools or specialized expertise.

Alex Bobes

AI and Jobs in 2025: What the Data Actually Shows About Employment Impact

As someone who's spent 16 years in tech leadership watching technology waves come and go, I've learned one thing: the gap between fear and reality is usually massive. The AI employment story is no different. While 78% of organizations now use AI (up from 55% in 2023), employment numbers remain remarkably stable. The Brookings Institution's October 2025 analysis puts it bluntly: "New data show no AI jobs apocalypse—for now."

Alex Bobes

From Turing to ChatGPT: 75 Years of NLP History Explained

In November 2022, ChatGPT hit 1 million users in just 5 days. Two months later, it reached 100 million monthly active users - the fastest consumer application growth in history. But calling ChatGPT an "overnight success" misses the point entirely.

Alex Bobes

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