Vlad Andrei

Computer Science Engineer

vlad@umbra.ie | +353 87 421 1148 | D11Y5XY, Dublin | Ireland

Driven by ambition and discipline, I’m motivated to grow within a structured professional setting and evolve through structured mentorship. With hands-on experience in tech, finance, and strategy, I’m ready to build on my foundation and develop through real-world challenges and professional collaboration.

Experince

Co-Founder & Product Lead

Umbra Energy | Dublin, Ireland | Jan 2025 – Present

Launched a green investment platform linking Irish investors with Romanian solar projects.

  • Built a Python–PyQt desktop app to forecast solar output using satellite data (NASA, CAMS).

  • Developed financial models in Excel to project investor returns based on dynamic electricity pricing.

  • Automated data pipelines and reporting workflows using AI agents.

  • Designed investor dashboards, onboarding tools, and UX wireframes.

Quantitative Strategy Developer & Financial Markets Analyst

Independent Consultant | Dublin, Ireland | Feb 2021 – Mar 2025

Developed algorithmic trading strategies and custom indicators.

  • Built trading algorithms and custom indicators using Python and Excel.

  • Developed quantitative strategies driven by order flow, price structure, and statistical models.

  • Delivered training workshops and created strategic trading blueprints for independent traders.

Software Developer & Support Engineer

Vodafone Romania | Bucharest, Romania | Dec 2017 – Jan 2019

Built web tools and supported IoT system reliability.

  • Developed web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and HTML/CSS.

  • Provided first-line support for IoT/M2M systems and ensured secure data protocols.

  • Improved service uptime through proactive system monitoring and troubleshooting.

Additional Experince

Tool De-installation Operative

Donnelly Engineering Services Ltd. | Intel Campus, Leixlip, Ireland | Mar 2024 – Present

Project Site Coordinator

AA Euro Recruitment | Intel Campus, Leixlip, Ireland | Jul 2023 – Dec 2023

BIM Coordinator

Agis Industrial Services GmbH | Intel Campus, Leixlip, Ireland | Nov 2022 – Jul 2023

Project Manager – Conference Hall Operations

Choice Hotels Intl. | Maryland, USA | May 2017 – Nov 2017

Education

BSc – Computer & Information Technology | University Politehnica of Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania | Sep 2012 - Sep 2016

BSc – International & EU Law | Americano-Romanian University

Bucharest, Romania | Sep 2012 - Jul 2016

Educational Psychology & Pedagogy | University Politehnica of Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania | Sep 2012 - Sep 2016

Baccalaureate Diploma – Mathematics-Informatics | Vlaicu Voda National College

Curtea de Arges, Romania | Sep 2008 - Jul 2012

Core Competencies

  • Analytical and strategic thinking – data-driven, structured, and long-term oriented

  • Communication – experienced in presenting, training, and technical writing

  • Initiative and leadership – self-starter with product and project ownership

  • Cultural adaptability – intercultural awareness and EU-level coordination

  • Problem-solving – effective under pressure and in complex situations

  • Collaboration – skilled in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teamwork

  • Discipline – consistent performance in trading, entrepreneurship, and athletics

Technical Strengths

  • Programming languages – Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, TypeScript

  • Data analysis – Excel (Advanced), Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib

  • Automation and APIs – RESTful integration, scripting, web scraping

  • Digital modelling – Revit, Navisworks, PyQt for GUI/data interfaces

  • UX and prototyping – wireframing, user journey mapping

Language

  • Romanian – Native

  • English – Advanced (C1)

  • German – Basic (A2, receptive)

  • Japanese – Elementary (currently learning)

Volunteer & Hobbies

  • Volunteer – Python Ireland: Supported events and promoted open-source innovation

  • Chief Editor – School Magazine: Led content and publication strategy

  • Professional Tennis Player: Represented Romania at national and international levels