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Dr. Vasile Baltac

About

With a career spanning over five decades, Dr. Vasile Baltac is a distinguished figure in information technology, education, and policy. His expertise covers senior management, scientific research, digital policy, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Educated in Romania and the UK (including the University of Cambridge), he brings a broad, intercultural understanding of the global tech ecosystem.

Key Areas of Expertise

ICT Policy & Strategy
Higher Education & Curriculum Development
Digital Society & eGovernment
R&D in Computing Technologies
Corporate and Institutional Governance
Cross-border Technology Collaboration
Public-Private Partnerships
Social Impact through Technology

Professional Highlights

🔬 Research & Innovation

MECIPT Computer Center, Politehnica University Timișoara – Early computing pioneer (1962–1969)
University of Cambridge, UK – Researcher at the Mathematical Lab under Professor Sir Maurice Wilkes, FRS (1966–1967)
Institute of Computers, Bucharest – Senior Researcher & Director (1969–1981)

🎓 Academic Leadership

Taught thousands of students in computer engineering, management, and MIS
Published works on: computer history, digital inclusion, software, eReadiness, etc.
Senior Life Member, IEEE

🧑‍💼 Executive Roles

President & CEO, SoftNet Group (1994–present) – One of Romania’s premier IT service firms
Director General, Industrial Group for Electronics & Computers (1985–1990) – Oversaw 24 enterprises with 75,000+ staff
Scientific & General Director, Institute of Computer Technology (1969–1981) – Led Romania’s main R&D hub for computing

🚀 Entrepreneurship

Novatech Srl – Automotive equipment (1994)
Einhell Romania – DIY/home solutions, in partnership with Einhell AG Germany (1998)
SoftNet Services – Core IT business, now part of SoftNet Group (1996)
Other ventures with international partners including eServGlobal SAS, France

Board & Leadership Roles

📌 Current & Past Board Positions

LanguageCert / PeopleCert, UK – Board Member (2017–2023)
ECDL Foundation, Ireland – Board Member (2008–2018)
WITSA – Vice-Chairman for Europe (2006–2010), Board Member (2000–2023)
CEPIS, Brussels – President, VP, Executive Committee (2006–2012)
PEOPLECERT, Greece – Executive Council (2012–2015)
Rom Control Data, Romania/USA JV – Board Chair (1985–1990)
State Ownership Fund, Romania – Board Member (1992–1994)
Euromonitor Foundation for Excellence, Romania – Co-chair (2010–present)

🌍 Global Engagement

Former President of CEPIS
Vice Chair of WITSA
Involved in ICT programs with EU, UNIDO, World Bank
Speaker at numerous international summits and ICT policy events

🤝 Civic Participation

Active member of Rotary International, Aspen Institute Romania, and other nonprofit organizations

🔗 Online Presence

Website: vasilebaltac.net
Blogs: Adevarul.ro, blog.vasilebaltac.net, evocari.vasilebaltac.net
Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Academic Networks: Academia.edu | ResearchGate

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