I am a software engineer specializing in Python backend and mobile development. I enjoy turning complex problems into robust, scalable solutions. I’ve built production-grade APIs, automation pipelines, and cloud-based services across enterprise and AI-driven environments, working independently or within distributed teams.

Alina Popa

I am a software engineer specializing in Python backend and mobile development. I enjoy turning complex problems into robust, scalable solutions. I’ve built production-grade APIs, automation pipelines, and cloud-based services across enterprise and AI-driven environments, working independently or within distributed teams.

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I am a software engineer specializing in Python backend and mobile development. I enjoy turning complex problems into robust, scalable solutions.

I’ve built production-grade APIs, automation pipelines, and cloud-based services across enterprise and AI-driven environments, working independently or within distributed teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern – System Test Engineer at Continental Automotive Romania
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Executed automated and manual tests for automotive systems. Validated testing equipment readiness and analyzed system performance. Prepared test reports and improvement recommendations.
Software Engineer – Automation & CI/CD at Continental Automotive Romania
December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Designed and implemented automated Continuous Testing workflows using Jenkins. Automated testing processes using Python, reducing manual effort and increasing reliability. Developed automation workflows using Groovy and batch scripts. Led DevOps Continuous Testing activities and coordinated automation strategy. Delivered internal tools and dashboards supporting data-driven decision making. Organized Python training sessions for team members.
Software Developer at Apollo AI Technologies
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Maintained and enhanced AI-powered chatbot services deployed in cloud environments (GCP and Azure). Improved backend performance and reliability for production chatbot systems. Designed and implemented REST APIs supporting chatbot functionality and mobile integrations. Developed and maintained Android (Java) and iOS (Swift) applications. Managed feature updates and system optimizations for chatbot platforms.
Software Developer at Freelance
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed and delivered a production-ready cross-platform e-commerce application for Web, Android and iOS. Built a FastAPI backend supporting authentication, role-based access and secure API integrations. Collaborated directly with the client to define architecture and deliver a production deployment. Implemented clean API integrations and scalable application structure.
Freelance Software Developer at Freelance / Remote
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed and delivered a production-ready cross-platform e-commerce application for Web, Android and iOS. Built a FastAPI backend supporting authentication, role-based access and secure API integrations. Collaborated directly with the client to define architecture and deliver a production deployment. Implemented clean API integrations and scalable application structure.
Internship – System Test Engineer at Continental Automotive Romania
March 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Executed automated and manual tests for automotive systems. Validated testing equipment readiness and analyzed system performance. Prepared test reports and improvement recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Master's Degree at University of Bucharest
January 1, 2025 - February 18, 2026
Master's Degree – Databases and Software Technologies at University of Bucharest
January 1, 2025 - February 18, 2026
Bachelor's Degree – Computer Science at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Python – Master Python by Building 100 Projects in 100 Days (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Master Python by Building 100 Projects in 100 Days (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

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