I am a data engineer with 1.5+ years of experience across data engineering and software quality automation. I design and optimize relational databases, build ETL pipelines, and implement Star Schema data warehouses, while developing backend services with Python and FastAPI. I also contribute to AI-powered applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation and semantic search. I designed and maintained test automation frameworks for auto manufacturing environments, earning a promotion from Intern to Engineer in under one year, and I thrive in collaborative Agile teams focused on data quality and performance optimization.

Andreea Elena Popovici

I am a data engineer with 1.5+ years of experience across data engineering and software quality automation. I design and optimize relational databases, build ETL pipelines, and implement Star Schema data warehouses, while developing backend services with Python and FastAPI. I also contribute to AI-powered applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation and semantic search. I designed and maintained test automation frameworks for auto manufacturing environments, earning a promotion from Intern to Engineer in under one year, and I thrive in collaborative Agile teams focused on data quality and performance optimization.

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I am a data engineer with 1.5+ years of experience across data engineering and software quality automation. I design and optimize relational databases, build ETL pipelines, and implement Star Schema data warehouses, while developing backend services with Python and FastAPI. I also contribute to AI-powered applications using Retrieval-Augmented Generation and semantic search.

I designed and maintained test automation frameworks for auto manufacturing environments, earning a promotion from Intern to Engineer in under one year, and I thrive in collaborative Agile teams focused on data quality and performance optimization.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Data Engineer at Endava
March 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Designed and optimized relational database schemas, constraints, and indexing strategies for performance. Developed complex SQL queries using JOINs, aggregations, and analytic functions for reporting. Built and maintained ETL pipelines integrating data from multiple sources into a structured data warehouse. Implemented Star Schema architecture (fact and dimension tables) for analytical reporting. Developed PL/SQL stored procedures and a reusable debugging/logging framework. Contributed to backend development using Python and FastAPI, including REST API endpoints. Integrated semi-structured data (JSON) into relational systems. Collaborated in Agile teams with a strong focus on data quality and performance optimization.
Consultant Vanzari at PORSCHE INTER AUTO ROMANIA
September 3, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Sales consultant.
Customer Service Advisor at Porsche Inter Auto Timisoara
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Managed customer interactions via phone for service-related inquiries; scheduled and coordinated vehicle service appointments; prepared service quotations and followed up with clients.
Agent vanzari at CIT GRUP
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Sales agent.
Sales Agent at City Group Timisoara
April 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Provided phone sales and customer support for computers and laptops; communicated with private and business clients.
Intern to Engineer at Endava
January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Promoted from Intern to Engineer in under one year while contributing to backend/data projects in an international manufacturing environment.
Software Validation Engineer at Yazaki Component Technology
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Designed and implemented test cases based on requirements using Robot Framework; Executed automated test cases and analyzed results; Worked with CANoe, Git Extensions, Windchill RV&S Client, Total Commander. Advanced from Intern to Engineer in under a year, demonstrating rapid learning and high performance.
Software Validation Engineer at Yazaki Component Technology
March 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Designed and implemented test cases based on requirements using Robot Framework; Executed automated test cases and analyzed results; Worked with tools such as CANoe, Git Extensions, Windchill RV&S Client, Total Commander; Advanced from Intern to Engineer in less than a year, showing fast learning and high performance.
Software Validation Engineer at Yazaki Component Technology
March 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Designed and implemented test cases based on requirements using Robot Framework. Executed automated test cases and analyzed results. Worked with tools such as CANoe, Git Extensions, Windchill RV&S Client, and Total Commander. Advanced from Intern to Engineer in less than a year, demonstrating fast learning and strong performance.
Software Validation Engineer at Yazaki Component Technology
March 1, 2024 - September 12, 2025
Designed and implemented test cases based on requirements using Robot Framework; Executed automated test cases and analyzed results; Utilized tools such as CANoe, Git Extensions, Windchill RV&S Client, and Total Commander; Progressed from Intern to Engineer within one year, demonstrating rapid learning and high performance
Software Validation Engineer at Yazaki Component Technology, Timisoara
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Designed, implemented, and maintained automated test cases in Robot Framework based on detailed customer requirements. Translated client specifications into clear test scenarios, wrote corresponding test scripts, and ensured full coverage of functional requirements. Executed automated test suites, analyzed test results, identified issues, and collaborated with developers to resolve defects. Developed automation code to validate software behavior for the Modular Cluster project, focusing primarily on dashboard warnings, alerts, and various automated sensor functionalities. Tested multi-module scenarios created by team members — including navigation, image processing, and other vehicle interface components — ensuring all features worked together in an integrated environment.

Education

Master’s in Information Security and Cyber Systems at University of Politehnica Timișoara
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Informatics at Faculty of Automation and Computers, University of Politehnica Timișoara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
High School Diploma – Technician in Economic Activities at Colegiul Economic “Francesco Saverio Nitti”, Timișoara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Master's degree in Information Security and Cyber Systems at University of Politehnica Timisoara
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Informatics at University of Politehnica Timisoara, Faculty of Automation and Computers
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
High School Diploma – Technician in Economic Activities at Colegiul Economic “Francesco Saverio Nitti”, Timișoara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Master’s in Information Security and Cyber Systems at University of Politehnica Timișoara
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Informatics at Faculty of Automation and Computers, University of Politehnica Timișoara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master’s in Information Security and Cyber Systems at University of Politehnica Timișoara
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor’s in Informatics at Faculty of Automation and Computers, University of Politehnica Timișoara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
High School Diploma – Technician in Economic Activities at Colegiul Economic “Francesco Saverio Nitti”, Timișoara
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Master's in Information Security and Cyber Systems at University of Politehnica Timisoara
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Bachelor's in Informatics at Politehnica University Timisoara
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Master's in Information Security and Cyber Systems at Politehnica University Timisoara
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

European Computer Driving License (Modules 1 – 10)
January 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
European Computer Driving License (Modules 1 – 10)
January 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
European Computer Driving License (Modules 1 – 10)
January 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
European Computer Driving Licence (Modules 1–10)
January 1, 2020 - November 20, 2025
LLM Performance Engineering
April 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Gen AI Essentials for Everyone
March 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026
SQL Analytics on Databricks
May 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026
AI/BI for Data Analysts
May 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Data Security Awareness
March 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Meta Compliance Agile Fundamentals
April 1, 2026 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Other, Healthcare