I’m a software engineer with a strong background in artificial intelligence and hands-on experience delivering real-world projects. I’ve built and deployed web applications, and I also enjoy designing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces in Figma. Creative and ambitious, I’m driven by the challenge of turning ideas into impactful digital solutions. Check out my work here: ioanalazea.github.io/virtualcv

Ioana Lazea

I’m a software engineer with a strong background in artificial intelligence and hands-on experience delivering real-world projects. I’ve built and deployed web applications, and I also enjoy designing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces in Figma. Creative and ambitious, I’m driven by the challenge of turning ideas into impactful digital solutions. Check out my work here: ioanalazea.github.io/virtualcv

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I’m a software engineer with a strong background in artificial intelligence and hands-on experience delivering real-world projects. I’ve built and deployed web applications, and I also enjoy designing intuitive, user-friendly interfaces in Figma. Creative and ambitious, I’m driven by the challenge of turning ideas into impactful digital solutions.

Check out my work here: ioanalazea.github.io/virtualcv

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

Freelance Software Developer at AVA Research (Remote, Romania)
August 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and built responsive AI tool interfaces using Figma, React, and TypeScript; combined UX design with front-end development and research-focused solutions. Developed end-to-end machine learning solutions in Python including custom models, NLP pipelines, and GPT-powered components for educational and non-profit contexts.
Summer Internship at Accenture
August 31, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Supported cross-functional teams on data-driven tasks, contributed to tooling and automation projects, and gained exposure to consulting workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor Project: PREDICT at Politehnica University of Timisoara
December 31, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Developed a progressive web app for collecting voice data to support ML-based Parkinson's disease prediction using advanced feature engineering and transformer models.
Master Project: GitHub Multi-Motion at University of Timisoara / GitHub Projects
December 31, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Developed AI models for multimodal motion and emotion recognition using biosignals (EEG, GSR, pupil, FER) and implemented modality-specific predictors and late fusion models to improve generalization.
AI-Powered Chatbots at AVA Research
August 31, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Designed and deployed conversational AI tools with React, GPT, FastAPI and Streamlit for education, personalized recommendations, and non-profits.
Freelance Software Developer at AVAElgo, Timisoara, Romania
August 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and built responsive AI tool interfaces using Figma, React, and TypeScript; implemented end-to-end ML solutions in Python with custom models, NLP pipelines, and AI-powered components; deployed models with Docker and Flask; collaborated with cross-functional teams using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
Cinema Volunteer at Independent Cinema, Timisoara, Romania
September 20, 2024 - September 8, 2025
Supported cinema operations: ticketing, event promotion, customer assistance; contributed to ticketing, promotions, and event organization for cinema screenings.
Coding Club Mentor at University of Essex
May 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Mentored programming sessions for children, introducing basic coding concepts and fostering interest in technology.
Art Club Session Leader at Woodland Day Care Centre, Colchester
May 2, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Led creative art sessions for adults, encouraging self-expression and building an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Politehnica University of Timisoara
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma (Mathematics-Informatics) at Avram Iancu High School, Romania
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Exchange Semester at University of Applied Sciences FH Salzburg
August 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
BSc Computer Engineering at Politehnica University of Timisoara
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
MSc Artificial Intelligence at University of Essex
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
High School Diploma at Avram Iancu High School, Romania
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

3rd place, Women in Data Science Romania 2024
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services