Leaders of CGM: Meet Andrei Zahariea - iOS whisperer, team magician, and unofficial CGM motorsport ambassador

We’re kicking off our Leaders of CGM series with someone who’s got tech in his DNA, leadership in his stride, and motors in his heart — meet Andrei Zahariea, Team Leader for the CLICKDOC Patient Apps team and one of our employee reps.

Andrei’s been with CGM Software Romania for 7 years (and counting), leading his team for the last 3. He’s an iOS Developer through and through — the kind who fell in love with Apple tech during a university project and never looked back. Android? Let’s just say… it’s complicated.

Originally from Dorohoi, Botoșani, he came to Iași to study Informatics, not quite sure where he was headed, just that it would be something tech related. After one university and two companies later, he landed at CGM and finally found his place. He stayed for the people, the purpose, and the potential.

When his VP asked if he’d consider becoming a Team Leader, Andrei’s first thought was: 

“Can I really do this?”. 

Spoiler: YES, HE COULD. And now? He wouldn’t hesitate to say yes all over again. Why? Because it’s all about the people.

“The role fit me like a glove. I love talking to people, helping them grow, and growing with them.”

But real talk: leadership isn’t always easy. The biggest challenge? The people. Everyone’s different, so you have to adapt, listen, and meet them where they are — and that’s what Andrei does best.

What helped him along the way? The tons of leadership development CGM invests in: workshops, trainings, experiences that helped him become not just a better TL and professional, but a calmer, stronger version of himself.

If you asked him to choose between coding and leading, he’d choose leadership in a heartbeat. Because people > pixels.

What keeps him at CGM after all these years?

“The people. The focus on leadership. The fact that the cool people are here.”

Outside of work, Andrei lives life in the fast lane — literally. He’s into all things with engines: cars, motorcycles, Formula 1. When he’s not on two wheels on his motorcycle, you’ll find him cooking or fixing up something around the house like a true DIY wizard.

We’re more than proud to have people like Andrei leading the way at CGM. And this is just the beginning of our Leaders of CGM series. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from the people who make CGM, well… CGM. Because at CGM, leadership is about people.