Resume

Product builder and founder of ZED-ZEN (FORTITUDO VINCIT SRL), a software studio in Mureș, Romania. I've shipped 20+ production apps for clients across hospitality, retail, education, and the public sector — web apps, mobile apps, AI agents, integrations, and internal tools. Next.js · Supabase · Flutter · AI workflows. End-to-end ownership: I architect, ship, integrate, deploy, and own the result.

Experience

ZedZen - CEO & Founder

- Present

Software studio shipping web apps, mobile apps, AI agents, and integrations for hospitality, retail, and public-sector clients. Next.js · Supabase · Flutter · AI-native workflows, end-to-end from product design through deployment.
  • Shipped 20+ production projects across hospitality, retail, education, and the public sector.
  • Building HoReCaOS (horecaos.org) — an operating system for HoReCa: offline-capable POS with fiscal printers and card terminals, stock and food cost, HR, delivery integrations, e-Factura/SAF-T, 295 granular permissions, AI agents and an MCP connector for Claude and ChatGPT. Web, Windows and Android.
  • Folded earlier products into HoReCaOS as modules: Pulse (NFC waiter reviews), the Bolt / Glovo / Wolt delivery aggregator (12,000+ reviews) and the B2B wholesale shop.
  • Launched Registrul firmelor — a free public register of 3.9M Romanian companies and 12.4M balance sheets from ANAF + ONRC, with a free API.
  • Launched Meniul Zilei — daily lunch menus collected over WhatsApp and auto-published to the web, Facebook and WhatsApp communities.
  • Built Floteris — fleet management SaaS with an agentic RAG assistant over fleet documents, HR records, and financials.
  • Built Nexus Dashboard — a BI layer over the Nexus ERP API (1,370+ endpoints) for sales, cash flow, supplier balances, and food cost.
  • Built the public-sector salary calculator covering 2,627 Romanian job functions and complex regulatory logic.
  • Stack: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Supabase / PostgreSQL, Tauri, Flutter, .NET, OpenAI / Claude API, MCP, Stripe, Cloudflare, self-hosted on Hetzner with Coolify.

YOUR FAVORITE DRINKING GAMES SRL - Owner

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Owner of a multi-arm business covering restaurant consulting, startup development, and product brands.
  • Restaurant consulting & solutions — helped restaurant clients reach six-figure revenue by optimizing delivery operations and implementing tailored business strategies.
  • Personally funded and developed two early-stage product brands — an arts & education platform and a board games line for adults — both currently in development.
  • First consulting client was Ciorbe și Plăcinte, which is still an active ZED-ZEN client today.

Ciorbe și Plăcinte - Marketing Manager (Pricing, Contracts, Procurement)

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Marketing and operations management role with a Romanian comfort-food restaurant chain in the Bucharest metropolitan area. The relationship continued as a ZED-ZEN client engagement after this role.
  • Coordinated resource management and process optimization for operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
  • Managed recruitment, training, and employee development across the team.
  • Oversaw team coordination, performance monitoring, and professional development support.

Mantello Alexandru Lucian Individual Enterprise - Owner & Event Producer

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Founded and directed four event and entertainment brands (StudFest, #greenReghin, MAL Events, and others), executing 150+ events across seven Romanian cities.
  • Led marketing and branding efforts including media production and active social media management.
  • Managed teams of up to 80 people for both commercial and non-profit events.
  • Coordinated environmental cleanup campaigns demonstrating community impact (#greenReghin).
  • This operations & marketing background informs how ZED-ZEN ships software for hospitality clients today.

Galaxy WaterPark Jupiter - Operations Manager

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  • Directed a team for pool and slide oversight with a strong safety focus.
  • Managed inventory control and operational strategies for the bar and pizzeria.
  • Contributed to marketing and sales strategy improvements.

Music Addicts SRL - Chief Executive Officer

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Marketing consulting, event production, and HoReCa operations.
  • Provided marketing consulting services optimizing online presence for clients.
  • Coordinated 25+ events across the region.
  • Managed two coffee establishments — HR, inventory, and day-to-day operations.

Camping Fain - Festival, Sales & Event Manager

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Multi-role engagement across festival production, sales, and event management.
  • Planned and executed multiple festivals and 12+ additional events, enhancing the facility offering.
  • Drove revenue growth through strategic business development and marketing analysis.
  • Diversified income streams contributing to revenue growth and financial sustainability.

Balloonline - Digital Growth Intern

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  • Contributed to email marketing and sales efforts.
  • Foundational digital marketing experience.

Education

Skills

AI

Claude APIOpenAI APIAI AgentspgvectorPrompt EngineeringRAGVercel AI SDK

Databases

PostgreSQLSupabasepgvectorSQL

Infrastructure

SupabaseVercelCloudflareCoolifyRailwayDockerHetzner

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonSQLDart

Payments

StripeMyPOS

Web Development

Next.jsNode.jsReactREST API IntegrationTailwind CSSFlutter

Recommendations

From clients and collaborators on LinkedIn.

If you are a restaurant owner looking to grow, Alex Mantello is the person you want.

Alex is a creative and solution driven person, a rare talent for balancing big-picture strategy with the small details that make a company successful. He thinks clearly, and always finds a solution to complex problems. What makes Alex different is his ability to turn complex data into simple decisions, that makes business grow.

Alex doesn't just focus on getting orders, he focuses on building a profitable business. He understands that real growth comes from fixing the 'hidden' things: recipe costs, preparation times, and smart pricing strategies.

Strong, calm, organized, and focused on results and profitability.

Vladut Lixandru
Communication & Operations Specialist
worked on the same team · January 20, 2026

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Alex on the Ciorbe și Plăcinte, and I was thoroughly impressed by his professionalism. Alex is incredibly supportive and stays deeply involved in every stage of the project. He is a natural problem-solver who consistently brings effective solutions to the table whenever needed. Moreover, his briefings are always prompt and crystal clear, which made the entire workflow seamless and efficient. I highly recommend Alex as a reliable and proactive partner.

Andrei Golomoz
Experienced Graphic Designer & UI Design Enthusiast · Founder of Drimrod
Alex was a client · January 21, 2026

I have had the pleasure of partnering with Alex Mantello on numerous projects, and his impact has been consistently outstanding. His expertise in streamlining operations using Floteris has been a game-changer for our workflow. Alex possesses a rare combination of strategic thinking and technical proficiency in project management software, ensuring every venture we tackle is organized and scalable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and highly skilled business partner.

Veronica Fabian
Psychologist & Psychodynamic psychotherapist in training
worked on the same team · January 20, 2026

I was lucky enough to work with Alex on multiple projects. A visionary, a true leader, and an inspiration.

Alex is one of the most hardworking people I know. Fully committed to every project he takes on, he consistently goes above and beyond. He is solution oriented and deeply invested in the success of his work. He does not just take on a project, he makes it his mission to deliver and to exceed expectations.

Always a pleasure working with him. I fully recommend Alex, not just for his services, but for his dedication, focus, and genuine interest in the outcome. He is driven by making the vision a reality, and the vision is always ambitious.

Andreea Moldovan
Digital Communications, CY2026EU
worked on the same team · January 22, 2026

I've had the pleasure of working alongside Alex for 8 years already, and I can confidently say he is one of the most dedicated professionals I've met. Alex has a unique ability to tackle complex problems with a calm, analytical approach. He is a proactive and highly organized professional who brings great energy to the workplace. He is solution-oriented and consistently delivers high-quality work. Whether working independently or collaborating with a group, Alex is reliable, articulate, and committed to excellence.

Adrian Craciun
Audio Visual Specialist
Alex was a client · January 20, 2026

Working with Alex was an amazing experience. His ability to provide a clear direction and his great feedback at every step of the process makes him a great person to have on the team.

Strong leadership, clear vision, great planning.

Bogdan Vezeteu
Passionate about 2D Game Art, Graphic Designer, Vesign Owner
Alex was a client · April 5, 2024