Date and place of birth: April 10, 1966, Panasesti village, Straseni district, Republic of Moldova
Marital status: Married, two children
Education
1991-1996: International Management Institute, Chisinau, Post University studies, diploma in international management, Republic of Moldova
1983-1990: Polytechnic Institute of Moldova, mechanical engineering specialty, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
1984-1986: Military service
Professional experience
January 2011-January 2016: Minister of Information Technologies and Communications
2008-2011: Director General of „Tutun-CTC” JSC, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
2009-2010: National Confederation of Employers, Member of Council, Republic of Moldova
2001-2008: Director General of „Bucuria” JSC, Republic of Moldova
1991-2001: Chief Engineer, Deputy General Director for production and technology issues, Head of the Division, „Bucuria” JSC, Republic of Moldova
Honors
December 2013: Awarded with the Medal of the International Telecommunications Union, for his contribution to the development of information society
July 2014: Order of Gloria Muncii conferred by the President of the Republic of Moldova
Languages skills
Romania (native), English, Russian
Political Affiliation
December 2014-January 2015: Member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Vice President of Committee for Economy, Budget and Finances
2010-present: Member of the Democratic Party of Republic of Moldova (DPM) and first vice president of the Party; chairman of the Chisinau Municipal Organization of DPM