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Cristian Ionescu-Catrina<\/h2>\n\n\n
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I’ve spent 20+ years in the consumer electronics industry, connecting strategy, technology, and execution. In my free time I enjoy a challenging Judo training, reading and spending time with my family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Online MBA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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December 2028<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Manufacturing- Computers\/Electronic Products<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marketing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pleasanton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Giurgiu, Romania<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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