# Raul Popadineți

I am a software engineer building small internet businesses through [Sunergos](https://sunergos.ro).

After 15+ years shipping products for US companies, I now split my time between my own bets and parenting.

[GitHub](https://github.com/raulpopadineti) · [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raulpopadineti) · [X](https://x.com/RaulOnRails) · [Email](mailto:raulp@hey.com) · [Resume](/resume/)

## Operating Style

- I like practical products over hype.
- I ship the right scope and build systems that stay easy to maintain.
- I treat writing as a core skill for remote, async teams.
- I prefer measurable progress over polished theater: fast iterations, clear tradeoffs, and visible outcomes.

## Small Bets

Newest first, grouped by launch year.

### 2026

- [eBaza](https://ebaza.ro/) - renewal reminders and obligation tracking for Romanian drivers (RCA, ITP, Rovinieta).
- [Buzzketeer](https://buzzketeer.com/) - on-brand social campaign marketer.
- [Scrappy](https://github.com/sunergos-ro/scrappy) - open-source browser scraper written in Go.

### 2025

- [OG Pilot](https://ogpilot.com/) - dynamic Open Graph image generator.
- [One-off Invoice](https://oneoffinvoice.com/) - professional invoices in seconds.
- [Squingo](https://squingo.com/) - turn any event into competitive fun.
- [Calm Companies](https://calmcompanies.club/) - weekly job openings from companies with a healthy work culture.

### 2024

- [Git Digest](https://gitdigest.ai/) - automated code reports to help teams ship faster.

### 2021

- [EcoNub](https://econub.com/) - curated recycling map for Timișoara.

### 2020

- [Loripsum](https://github.com/raulpopadineti/homebrew-loripsum) - Lorem Ipsum generator as a Homebrew command.

### 2017

- [Quote Of The Day](https://apps.apple.com/ro/app/citatul-zilei/id1208122437) - iOS app with a new contemplation idea every day.

## Writing And Crafts

- [Writing](https://world.hey.com/raulp) - async clarity, lessons learned, and long-form thinking.
- [Animating](https://raulonrails.gumroad.com/l/beverage-animation?layout=profile) - visual experiments.
- [Photography](https://unsplash.com/@raulp) - everyday scenes and travel moments.
- [Reading](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/78073900-raul-popadine-i) - books that challenge assumptions.

## Work Together

I spent 4 years at Gumroad and 5 years at Hubstaff, with team lead roles at both.

Read my [resume](/resume/) or email me at [raulp@hey.com](mailto:raulp@hey.com).