Dumitru Ciutac is the Chief Operating Officer at Bend, a role in which he excels at orchestrating high-performance remote software delivery teams and establishing complete software delivery departments from the ground up. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Dumitru brings a profound appreciation for the human element in technology, firmly believing that people are the key to transforming innovative ideas into tangible outcomes.His career began at Express Leasing SRL in Chișinău, Moldova, where he served as the Head of the Information Technology Department, honing his skills in team management and operational efficiency. Dumitru's educational background includes a stint at the Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei, which laid the foundation for his technical expertise.At Bend, Dumitru is passionate about leveraging technology to facilitate seamless remote collaborations, always with an emphasis on maintaining quality, efficiency, and scalability. His approach is people-centric, focusing on creating environments where technology serves as a bridge rather than a barrier, fostering innovation and efficiency.Dumitru's leadership style and dedication to people-driven technology make him a pivotal figure in the tech ecosystem, continuously pushing the boundaries of what remote teams can achieve while ensuring that the human touch remains integral to technological advancement.