Hi, I'm Andrei V. Vadan, a Senior Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience delivering data science and ML solutions across industries. I enjoy solving challenging problems end-to-end, from research and planning to deployment and maintenance, and I thrive in cross-functional teams and client-facing settings. I focus on building robust ML pipelines, GenAI, and AI-enabled software, with experience spanning automotive, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and data validation platforms. I combine software engineering with data science to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

Andrei V. Vadan

Hi, I'm Andrei V. Vadan, a Senior Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience delivering data science and ML solutions across industries. I enjoy solving challenging problems end-to-end, from research and planning to deployment and maintenance, and I thrive in cross-functional teams and client-facing settings. I focus on building robust ML pipelines, GenAI, and AI-enabled software, with experience spanning automotive, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and data validation platforms. I combine software engineering with data science to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

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Hi, I’m Andrei V. Vadan, a Senior Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience delivering data science and ML solutions across industries. I enjoy solving challenging problems end-to-end, from research and planning to deployment and maintenance, and I thrive in cross-functional teams and client-facing settings.
I focus on building robust ML pipelines, GenAI, and AI-enabled software, with experience spanning automotive, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and data validation platforms. I combine software engineering with data science to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Data Scientist at Sluicebox Inc.
May 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Senior data scientist responsible for end-to-end ML model delivery, production engineering of new features, and direct client engagement. Built ML pipelines for weight estimation from BOMs, developed semantic matching models for product search, and led full-stack data ingestion with a front-end interface.
Senior Data Scientist at Zühlke Engineering GmbH
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Implemented GenAI-powered solutions for internal documents (RAG), developed a roadside assistance PoC, and contributed to cybersecurity PoC leveraging offline pentesting with LLMs; worked on computer vision for waste management and supported bid workshops.
Data Scientist at Noze
December 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Designed and built ML pipelines for model training and testing of Noze product; developed a Dash/Retool-based data exploration and training platform; established data quality library and applied explainability techniques.
Data Scientist at Neos Group Inc.
March 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Led NLP projects including text classification and document similarity; defined analytics strategy and opportunity areas for AI portfolio expansion.
Software Engineer / Data Scientist at Porsche Engineering
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2021
Part of VW Group self-driving team; contributed to reinforcement learning for engine calibration, collision avoidance system development, cut-In detection, driver identification, and infotainment-related profiling.
Software Engineer at iQuest Technologies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Developed data warehousing solutions, created data analytics reports for marketing insights, and performed statistical modeling to support product decisions.
Applications Developer at Numera Analytics
September 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Built .NET and VBA applications for econometric analysis, forecasts, and data management; produced time-series-based reports and statistical models for market analysis.
Senior Data Scientist at Sluicebox Inc.
May 1, 2015 - February 1, 2026
As an early-stage startup contributor, designed, deployed, and maintained advanced ML models (weight estimation, semantic matching, CAD analysis). Led full-stack development of automated data ingestion, implemented data read/structure logic for diverse Excel formats, and built the user-facing frontend. Leveraged GenAI and DSPy for weight estimation from CAD PDFs; improved existing models through retraining and validation.

Education

M.Sc Financial Engineering at HEC Montreal
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
B.Sc Mathematics, minor in Management at McGill University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009
Master of Science in Financial Engineering at HEC Montreal
January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Management at McGill University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics