Speakers

Lucian Popovici

Mentor & Founder
Bidginng Gaps

Executive technology and consulting leader with 20+ years of experience advising enterprises and scaling organizations across software engineering, AI-enabled transformation, and digital operating models. Proven track record of building and leading large-scale engineering organizations (0→700), guiding C‑suite leaders through complex technology decisions, and translating strategy into measurable delivery outcomes.

Trusted advisor to CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and engineering directors across financial services, enterprise software, and global consulting environments. Founder of two advisory platforms focused on AI literacy, leadership readiness, and pragmatic digital transformation.

Combines deep engineering credibility with executive-level consulting, governance, and stakeholder engagement - operating decisively at the intersection of technology, leadership, and AI-driven innovation.

Regular conference and TEDx speaker on engineering leadership, AI, and organizational transformation.

Podcast guest and industry commentator on scaling teams, leadership under complexity, and AI’s impact on software engineering.