CanSat Rocketry Competition is ROSPIN's hands-on project meant to give undergraduate students from Romania a chance to go through a small satellite's complete design, build, and test process in a single academic year. ROSPIN CanSat came in 2nd in a field of 12 teams, 8 of whom were present in person in Serbia. ROSPIN is a national partner with the newly formed World CanSat/Rocketry Championship (WCRC), and we have sent our team to the 2022 competition in September. Starting with 2023, ROSPIN will organize the national phases of the WCRC competition. ROSPIN's Jury Board selects the teams competing in the national phase after a series of presentations and tests on their project. Its google is to select the best team representing Romania in the international CanSat competitions. As CanSat Rocketry Competition Adviser, my responsibilities include: • Advising the ROSPIN CanSat team, which participated in the 2022 competition and is preparing to compete in the 2023 competition as a national partner with the newly formed World CanSat/Rocketry Championship (WCRC). • Guiding the team through the complete design, build, and test process for a small satellite and helping to ensure that the team is well-prepared for the competition. • Utilizing my background in astrophysics and expertise in data science and machine learning to support the team and contribute to the advancement of technology and innovation in the field of space exploration.

Asociatia CoderDojo Oradea | Dec 2019 - Present

Executive Director

Asociatia CoderDojo Oradea is a non-governmental association with a legal personality that coordinates the CoderDojo Oradea programming club (CDO). CDO opened its doors on January 18, 2014, and since then, over 500 children have attended our courses and, aided by enthusiastic volunteer mentors, have learned the secrets of programming, Saturday through Saturday, in programming sessions with over 40 children per session. Responsibilities: • Oversee the organization's daily operations, providing executive direction of all program strategy, compliance, and program efficiency. • Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow. • Serve as the face of the organization and actively participate in external events, increasing visibility, credibility, and brand in the market and developing strategic partnerships to increase community awareness and expand the program.

EduTrust | Mar 2017 - Present

Mathematics Teacher

EduTrust is a private educational center that aims to improve the academic results of its learners and increase their confidence in their own ability to successfully face daily school challenges. As a Mathematics teacher at EduTrust, some of my responsibilities included: • Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans that covered a variety of math topics, including Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Calculus; • Encouraging class discussion and creating a positive learning environment for my students; • Assessing tests and reporting on the results, analyzing student progress and identifying areas for improvement; • Providing individualized support and guidance to students to help them communicate effectively and improve their skills; • Collaborating with other educators and school administrators to align curriculum and goals; • Keeping up to date with current best practices and developments in the field of mathematics education.

CoderDojo | Jan 2014 - Present

Mentor (coach) & Champion (organizer) of CoderDojo Oradea

"The CoderDojo movement believes that an understanding of programming languages is increasingly important in the modern world, that it’s both better and easier to learn these skills early, and that nobody should be denied the opportunity to do so. To that end, we’ve built a global network of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people. Anyone aged seven to seventeen can visit a Dojo where they can learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game, and explore technology in an informal, creative, and social environment." Responsibilities: ▪ In charge of setting up, running, and maintaining the online and in-person weekly coding meetings. ▪ Organize coding events and summer camps. Technologies: ▪ Python, C++.

Universitatea din Oradea | Mar 2000 - Sep 2015

Lecturer in Mathematics

Universitatea din Oradea (University of Oradea) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Oradea, Bihor. Universitatea din Oradea (UO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. • Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars. • Develop curricula and courses, modules, and teaching materials. • Set and grade assignments, tests, and exams. • Conduct research, and write papers, proposals, journal articles, and books. • Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside the institution. • Supervise students' research activities, including final-year undergraduate projects. Courses taught: • Astronomy and Astrophysics • Mathematical Analysis • Statistics

SC SOGEMA SRL | Aug 1997 - Sep 1998

Software Engineer

SC SOGEMA SRL is a clothing manufacturer based in Romania. The company was founded in 1994 and has a long history of producing high-quality men's clothing for a variety of markets. The software engineering team at SOGEMA is responsible for oversight and monitoring data transmissions within and outside the company, as well as conducting periodic checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning. As a Software Engineer at SoGeMa, some of my responsibilities included: • Ensure optimal functioning of the company computer network, oversight and monitoring data transmissions within and outside the company; • Building applications for inter-departmental communication improvement; • Periodic checks on equipment for proper functioning; • Develop and maintain software systems and applications for the company's internal and external use; • Collaborate with team members to design and implement new features and functionality; • Troubleshoot and debug software issues as they arise; • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve the quality of the codebase; • Write and maintain technical documentation for software systems and applications; • Stay up-to-date with the latest software development technologies and best practices; • Contribute to the development of software development processes and standards within the company.

Informatics Trust SRL | Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

Data Entry Operator

• Accurately input data into company databases or software systems; • Verify and cross-reference data to ensure accuracy; • Maintain and update data entry records; • Assist with data management and organization tasks; • Work with team members to troubleshoot data entry issues; • Follow established data entry procedures and guidelines; • Protect sensitive data and maintain confidentiality; • Perform routine data cleaning and maintenance tasks; • Meet or exceed productivity and accuracy goals; • Assist with data analysis and reporting as needed.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Nanodegree, Sensor fusionUdacity | 2022

Nanodegree, Data AnalystUdacity | 2018

Nanodegree, Deep Learning FoundationUdacity | 2017

Master of Science (M.Sc.), MathematicsUniversitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca | 1996

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), MathematicsUniversitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca | 1995

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