Florin D.

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

București, Romania

Experience

Feb 2024 - Present
1 year 11 months

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Jelvix

  • Led the development of a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) based chatbot using OpenAI API and FAISS, integrated with customer support infrastructure.
  • Built scalable FastAPI-based ML services containerized via Docker and deployed on Kubernetes with auto-scaling and rollback strategies.
  • Implemented real-time monitoring for model predictions using MLOps and Prometheus, improving visibility into model behavior.
  • Created automated CI/CD pipelines for training, testing, and deployment using GitHub Actions and Airflow, enabling frequent updates with minimal manual intervention.
  • Collaborated with product managers and engineers to convert customer support pain points into NLP-driven features and deliverables.
  • Conducted fine-tuning experiments and prompt engineering on OpenAI models to improve task-specific accuracy across multiple domains.
  • Enhanced testability and system reliability by building a robust PyTest framework with CI hooks and Docker-based test environments.
  • Participate in architecture discussions to design modular ML infrastructure compatible with various cloud and on-premise deployments.
  • Improved semantic search quality by optimizing vector store retrieval strategies and preprocessing logic.
  • Provided mentorship and technical reviews for junior engineers working on AI APIs and backend systems.
  • Tech stack: Python, OpenAI, FAISS, MLflow, FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, PyTest.
Sep 2022 - Feb 2024
1 year 6 months

Machine Learning Engineer

ITMAGINATION

  • Built and deployed NLP pipelines for multilingual tweet classification, sentiment analysis, and named entity recognition.
  • Migrated monolithic ML applications to containerized services, improving reliability and deployment flexibility.
  • Fine-tuned LLAMA and GPT-based LLMs for summarizing internal reports and legal documents.
  • Designed RESTful ML APIs using FastAPI, integrated into internal tools with logging, error handling, and monitoring.
  • Developed Airflow pipelines for automated data processing, model training, and serving.
  • Used DVC to manage datasets and ensure reproducible ML workflows across environments.
  • Built document OCR and classification pipelines using YOLOv5 and OpenCV for multilingual data processing.
  • Integrated system observability using Grafana dashboards and Pyroscope-based performance tracing.
  • Tech stack: Python, Hugging Face, LLAMA, GPT, FastAPI, Airflow, DVC, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenCV, YOLOV5.
Jan 2020 - Sep 2022
2 years 9 months

Computer Vision Engineer

Zitec

  • Designed and deployed object detection systems using YOLOVS for industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Optimized image processing pipelines with OpenCV and deployed real-time inference on NVIDIA Jetson devices using ONNX/TensorRT.
  • Increased detection speed and reliability in edge environments by tuning models and improving preprocessing logic.
  • Built defect detection modules for quality control in glass, textile, and tire manufacturing sectors.
  • Designed automated pipelines for model updates and performance evaluation.
  • Collaborated with DevOps teams to integrate metrics monitoring using Grafana and Pyroscope.
  • Led code reviews and provided architecture guidance to improve code reusability and maintainability.
  • Tech stack: Python, YOLOVS, OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, TensorRT, Docker, Redis, Grafana, Pyroscope, Jetson TX2.
Sep 2016 - Dec 2019
3 years 4 months

Software Engineer

Qubiz

  • Developed backend services using Flask and Django for enterprise logistics and healthcare platforms.
  • Integrated role-based access control and secure REST APIs using JWT/OAuth authentication.
  • Built real-time dashboards with Redis and WebSockets for live logistics monitoring.
  • Designed scalable database schemas in PostgreSQL and optimized complex SQL queries.
  • Added AI-powered search capabilities by integrating early OpenAI APIs into existing applications.
  • Wrote comprehensive unit and integration tests using PyTest, and automated builds with CI tools.
  • Tech stack: Python, Flask, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, Celery, WebSocket, PyTest, Git.

Summary

Senior AI/ML Engineer with 9+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready machine learning systems across NLP, Computer Vision, and backend engineering. Skilled in Python, API development, LLM fine-tuning, and real-time inference optimization.

Strong background in MLOps practices, including CI/CD, model monitoring, and container orchestration. Adept at transforming needs into technical solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and high-impact Al products.

Languages

English
Advanced
Romanian
Intermediate

Education

Mar 2012 - Sep 2016

University of Bucharest

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science · Computer Science · Bucharest, Romania

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