Vlad Zelinschi

Vlad is a pragmatic software architect, CTO at Strongbytes, and a self-proclaimed cigar aficionado who has spent the past 15 years immersed in all things tech. With experience spanning from initial system architecture to full-scale production maintenance, he has led and shaped solutions that tackle real-world challenges, particularly in the healthcare and fintech industries. A certified trainer, Vlad was recognized as a Google Developer Expert from 2016 to 2022—a period during which he shared his passion for modern web technologies through the JSHeroes community and beyond. During that time, he spoke at over 130 events worldwide, reaching more than 20,000 people through speaking engagements, community meetups, and training sessions—all with his signature bold, unapologetic style. These days, he’s exploring AI’s transformative potential across business, technology, and society, while contemplating humanity’s road to AGI.