Welcome! This platform is my space for sharing real-world knowledge and experience gained from both enterprise projects and personal projects or startups.

I do not consider myself a trainer by profession—teaching is not my core activity.
I am a software developer. My passion lies in technology and hands-on development. I spend my time actively researching, coding, and applying AI in both corporate environments and university research lab.
(Read more about my Background & Projects.)

My approach to education is simple: real knowledge transfer happens through real-life experience. This platform is not just about learning concepts—it’s about understanding how they work in practice, in actual software projects.

My Teaching Journey

My journey into mentorship, coaching, and teaching didn’t happen overnight. Over the years, I have contributed to education in various ways—from universities and private academies to corporate L&D programs and NGOs.

🎓 University Experience & Formal Education

• AIDA AI Doctoral Academy (2024) – Delivered a course on Generative AI and chatbots, as part of an international initiative by AI4Media Consortium.
• University Guest Lecturer – Lectured at SAIM Lab (ETTI) and ACS Faculty, sharing knowledge in AI and software engineering.
• Diploma Coordinator & Teacher (Since 2013) – Supervised 11 graduation projects (9 bachelor’s, 2 master’s), guiding students through their final academic projects.
• Software Summer School Coordinator (2016-2018) – Designed and delivered the curriculum for students, leading training sessions in software development.

🏛️ Private Academies & Professional Training

• Sports Business Academy (2024) – Delivered two masterclasses showcasing the latest AI advancements and how entrepreneurs can integrate AI into their businesses.
• Technical Mentor for AI/ML (Google Digital Workshop, Nov 2023 – Jan 2024) – Developed and co-delivered an AI-focused course backed by Google and Digital Stack, tailored for Romanian technical top students.
• Java & SQL Trainer (Nov 2019 – Jun 2021, Software Development Academy) – Taught OOP and database fundamentals to professionals seeking technical growth.

🏢 Corporate L&D Programs

• Trainer for GenAI Hands-on Enterprise Program (Mar – May 2025) – Designed and delivered an advanced Generative AI curriculum covering Neural Networks, LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI and AI-assisted coding, leading 8 mentor-guided sessions (34h total) for 20 senior software architects from a leading U.S. company in electronic test and measurement solutions.
• GenAI Mentor & Program Developer (Dec 2023 – Present, Ciklum) – Designed and led the Ciklum AI Academy, a large-scale AI initiative engaging 700+ software specialists, backed by L&D and industry experts.
• Hackathon Mentor (Ciklum, 2023) – Providing technical mentorship to hackathon participants in AI and software innovation.
• Technical Mentor (Orange Educational Programs, 2013 – 2019) – Educated students from OEP & OFS scholarships in programming, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.

🌍 NGOs & Community Mentorship

• Hackathon Mentor (OpenHack, 2025) – Providing technical mentorship to hackathon participants in GenAI.
• Mobile App Contest Organizer & Hackathon Mentor (2013 – 2024) – Mentoring & jurying at MobilPRO Mobile Apps Contest, Robochallenge Robotics Contest, and Electron Hackathon.
• Training Center Coordinator (2012 – 2019, MobilPRO, CareerTeam & IT Dep by LSE) – Managed curricula, events, and invited trainers to share their expertise.
• Volunteering Mentor (2008 – Present) – Guiding the next generation of IT leaders in building projects and organizational cultures.
• Tutoring Students (2012 – 2015) – Mentored students in math, physics, and informatics for baccalaureate exams and university-level courses.
• Soft Skills Trainer (RISE, Erasmus Program) – Delivered soft skills training for international exchange students.

🎤 Public Speaking & Industry Involvement

Beyond structured training, I actively share insights at international conferences and meetups. In 2024 alone, I delivered 19 talks at events such as InfoShare, DevTalks, DevFest, GDG, FrancoTech, AIM Workshop, Sports Business Academy, Congress of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and more.

🚀 Why This Learning Platform?

This platform is not just about courses—it’s a place where I bring together real-world expertise, hands-on coding, and practical AI applications.

I built this space to connect with professionals who want to learn AI the way it’s actually used in projects—beyond theory, straight from practice. If that sounds like your kind of learning, I look forward to sharing this journey with you! 😊