Florin Dorel-Artificial Intelligence Engineer
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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.
- Participated 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Healthcare, Transportation, and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.
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.
Skills
Ai/Ml: Pytorch, Tensorflow, Scikit-Learn, Huggingface, Transformers, Bert, Gpt, Llama, Onnx, Yolovs, Rag
Nlp & Data Science: Text Classification, Sentiment Analysis, Ner, Embeddings, Faiss, Langchain, Ocr, Pandas, Numpy, Data Visualization
Computer Vision: Opencv, Object Detection, Real-Time Inference, Image Augmentation, Edge Deployment, Tensorrt
Backend & Python Development: Python, Fastapi, Flask, Django, Celery, Redis, Postgresql, Mongodb, Websockets, Asyncio
Mlops & Devops: Mlflow, Dvc, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Pyroscope, Github Actions, Jenkins, Git
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Education
University of Bucharest
Bachelor’s degree · Computer Science · Bucharest, Romania
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Florin is based in București, Romania.
Florin speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Romanian (Intermediate).
Florin has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Florin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Florin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Florin would be well-suited for roles such as: Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer.
Florin's most recent position is Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Jelvix.
In recent years, Florin has worked for Jelvix, ITMAGINATION, and Zitec.
Florin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Transportation. Florin also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Florin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Business Intelligence. Florin also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Research and Development.
Florin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Manufacturing.
Florin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.
Florin holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from University of Bucharest.
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