“Lead with vision, build with purpose, and scale with integrity.”

Gabe Grigorescu is a distinguished technology executive, engineering leader, and product strategist with over three decades of experience building world-class enterprise software systems, leading global engineering organizations, and driving innovation in fintech and cloud computing. With deep expertise in software design, integration, cloud security, and product development, Gabe has shaped the trajectory of high-performing teams and transformative technologies across startups and established global companies.

Most recently, Gabe served as the Vice President of Engineering at DriveWealth, where he was the technical force behind a high-performance, real-time, API-driven Brokerage Platform as a Service. His leadership was instrumental in modernizing the company’s trading infrastructure, transitioning from batch to real-time processing, and developing scalable solutions that enabled partnerships with major financial institutions worldwide. Gabe’s work increased platform capacity by over 40% and opened new revenue streams by supporting the introduction of new capabilities such as mutual funds, fixed income, and international regulatory compliance.

Prior to his tenure at DriveWealth, Gabe spent over 15 years at TIBCO Software Inc., where he held progressively senior leadership roles including Vice President of Software Engineering. At TIBCO, he oversaw multiple high-revenue product lines, including the company’s flagship iPaaS solution—growing its revenue to over $100M annually. He also led API management and event-driven decisioning platforms, with his teams consistently delivering products that generated tens of millions in annual revenue while dramatically improving customer satisfaction and retention rates.

Gabe has proven his ability to turn around critical acquisitions, architect reliable and secure platforms, and deliver SaaS and on-premises products with global scale. His knack for blending technical innovation with strategic vision allowed him to build agile, distributed teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. His results speak for themselves: from onboarding 200+ tier-1 enterprise customers to helping a banking client shift from a free solution to a $2M/year product deal overnight, Gabe’s impact has been transformative and quantifiable.

A master of technical and organizational scalability, Gabe’s approach is grounded in practical execution, strategic alignment, and empowering teams. He is known for building cultures of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement, often guiding junior engineers into senior leaders. Whether delivering weekly SaaS releases or solving high-risk infrastructure issues for critical partners, his reliability and calm problem-solving style have earned the respect of peers, clients, and executives alike.

Gabe’s educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science (Systems) from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, two of the most rigorous and prestigious programs in the world. He is a lifelong learner, consistently adapting to the evolving tech landscape while fostering innovation across every project he touches. His technical arsenal includes REST APIs, Kubernetes, microservices, DevOps, and AWS, just to name a few.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Gabe holds a patent continuation, has taught courses on TIBCO technologies, and has spoken globally on topics related to integration, architecture, and platform optimization. He is a licensed ham radio operator and fluent in both English and Romanian. His international experience spans multiple European countries, where he has engaged with customers, partners, and engineering teams, bridging the gap between cultures and technologies.

Outside of work, Gabe is a passionate skier, jogger, soccer enthusiast, and technology hobbyist who enjoys diving into hardware, experimenting with signal processing, and solving complex technical puzzles just for fun. These hobbies reflect his energetic, analytical, and hands-on approach to life—always curious, always improving.

Now, as Gabe seeks to serve on corporate boards, he brings with him not only decades of technical and strategic leadership but also a steadfast commitment to mentorship, innovation, and risk mitigation. He is especially interested in working with high-growth companies in software and fintech, particularly those with fewer than 100 employees, where his unique blend of startup agility and enterprise discipline can have maximum impact.

Gabe’s value as a board candidate lies in his breadth of knowledge, technical credibility, operational experience, and leadership maturity. He offers guidance grounded in lived experience, not theory—helping organizations navigate complexity, build sustainable systems, and make smart, scalable decisions.

Character:
Gabe leads with integrity, humility, and empathy, fostering strong team cultures rooted in trust, innovation, and excellence. He values mentorship and believes in building up others to achieve collective success.

Knowledge:
With deep technical expertise and a proven track record across software architecture, API development, and cloud infrastructure, Gabe is a wellspring of insight for any organization navigating digital transformation.

Strategic:
Gabe brings a visionary lens to product development and organizational design, balancing long-term scalability with short-term execution. His strategies consistently translate into revenue growth, client satisfaction, and team efficiency.

Communication:
Gabe is an articulate communicator who bridges technical and business audiences with ease. Whether presenting to stakeholders, mentoring engineers, or guiding clients, he communicates with clarity, confidence, and purpose.