CGM Software Romania

As part of our Insightful series, last evening we traded keyboards for cocoa beans and debugging for tasting notes.

Together with Selena Carază – chocolatier, chocolate maker, and founder of Luna Chocolate – we embarked on a fascinating journey through the world of cacao. From the history of the cacao bean and the bean-to-bar process to the local farms where cacao is grown and the specialty chocolate bars that eventually reach our hands, every story came with a delicious lesson attached.

During the workshop, CGMers explored chocolates from different corners of the world, tasted both raw and roasted cacao beans, discovered what 100% cacao chocolate really tastes like, and even dared to try something many of us had never heard of before: steak chocolate. Yes, chocolate and beef. Yes, it was surprisingly interesting.

And then there was Lunella – Selena’s handcrafted chocolate spread made from just three wholesome ingredients. Let’s just say that several CGMers may have already added a certain website to their bookmarks.

We also put our tasting skills to the test (excellent testers we already know we have), challenged ourselves with a chocolate quiz, won prizes, learned a lot, laughed even more, and left the office noticeably more energized than we arrived. Coincidence? We suspect the chocolate may have had something to do with it.

Events like these are exactly why the Insightful series exists at CGM. We love inviting passionate experts from completely different fields to open our minds to new ideas, cultures, crafts, and perspectives. Because curiosity doesn't stop at technology. The more we learn about the world, the more creative, connected, and inspired we become.

And since 2026 is our CGM10 anniversary year, celebrating ten years of growing forward and staying true, we felt that a little chocolate indulgence was perfectly justified. After all, milestones deserve sweet memories.

A huge thank you to Selena for sharing her knowledge, passion, talent, and some truly unforgettable flavors with us.

If you're curious about the world of specialty chocolate, here's where many of us will probably be restocking soon: www.ciocolataluna.ro

Mondays are for fresh energy, strong coffee, and words that remind us why leadership matters.

So, this week, we’re starting with inspiration from one of the people who inspires others every single day at CGM Software Romania: Irina Mihaela Costache, Team Lead Smart Update & License Management.

At CGM, leadership is never just about processes, deadlines, or titles. It’s about people lifting people. About creating trust, keeping the human connection alive, and helping teams grow together professionally and personally.

Irina has been part of the CGM journey for years, growing from developer to Team Lead through determination, empathy, resilience, and the kind of leadership that balances grit with heart. And maybe that’s exactly why her words resonate so much with us.

Because the best leaders don’t just move projects forward. They move people forward, too.

When you pass by the CGM building in Tudor area, you probably just see a lot of very big, very blue windows.

But there’s so much more behind them.

There are over 200 CGMers drinking coffee together in the morning (and all day long), laughing in the hallways, brainstorming around whiteboards, organizing quiz nights “just for fun” that somehow become extremely competitive… and then going back to building medical software that truly matters.

There are colleagues going on test drives organized by us, joining sports championships, wellbeing activities, AI events, ShareIT sessions and book clubs… while also creating CGM’s own software products for the international healthcare market.

Behind these windows, there are professionals who work with purpose… but also know how to genuinely have fun together.

Right here in Iași, our teams build digital health solutions that help doctors, medical staff and patients around the world gain two of the most valuable things in life: more time for what matters and better health for a better life.

And maybe that’s our favorite thing about this place: the fact that real impact and a warm, human atmosphere can exist at the same time.

This year, CGM Software Romania turns 10. 10 years of people, ideas, inside jokes, launches, challenges, growth, friendships and purpose.

So maybe it’s time to discover what’s actually behind these windows. Meet the people. Hear the stories. Create the future of eHealth together with us.

Take a look at our open roles. Maybe… it’s your CGMoment to come behind the big blue windows.

Not all growth at work happens in front of a screen. Sometimes, it starts with a conversation about confidence, details, materials, presence… and the way you show up in the world.

This week, a few curious CGMers stepped outside the coding routine and joined a style workshop together with Tudor Personal Tailor in Iași. And no, this wasn’t a workshop for salespeople or executives. It was for developers, technical leads, QA specialists and IT professionals genuinely interested in learning something new, useful and unexpectedly fascinating.

Because even in tech, personal style is more than clothes. It’s about attention to detail. Understanding context. Reading people and situations. Feeling comfortable in your own skin. Building confidence before an important meeting, presentation, interview or event. And maybe most importantly: expressing professionalism in a way that still feels authentic to you.

During the workshop, our CGMers explored the history and evolution of classic menswear and womenswear, dress codes, styling architectures, business attire, luxury materials, and the psychology behind professional image. And yes… things got very hands-on by the end: touching natural fabrics, discovering the difference between wool, cotton and merino wool, trying on jackets, blazers, jeans, sunglasses and even exploring fragrances.

As Sergiu Miron, Technical Lead and one of the participants, shared:

“I genuinely enjoyed the workshop organized by CGM in collaboration with Tudor Personal Tailor and, honestly, I can say it truly exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere was very relaxed, and hosts had a vibe of their own. The experience was both insightful and practical, offering a deeper understanding of essential materials in industry such as wool, cotton or merinos wool, as well as how to recognize quality and make better styling choices. What stood out the most was how approachable and applicable everything felt. From learning different luxury materials/brands to understanding how to properly match and style a suit. It wasn't just theory, but knowledge you can actually use in everyday life. For me, these kinds of events are useful because we 'use' Andreea's connections to meet new people/places/brands and, of course, we escape from the coding routine. Thanks again for the experience (and for the discount).”

At CGM, we genuinely believe people grow faster when they are exposed to different perspectives, experiences and communities. Even the unexpected ones. Technology matters. Skills matter. But so do curiosity, confidence, human interaction and the courage to keep learning outside your comfort zone.

And honestly? We hope we never become “just” a workplace where people come to code and go home. We want CGM to keep being a place where great professionals also discover passions, ideas, people and experiences they didn’t even know they were looking for.