Hi, I’m Svetlana Codrean, a data-driven software engineer and AI practitioner based in Zurich, Switzerland. I build data-powered applications, deploy ML models, and translate complex data into actionable insights across finance, research, and industry. I enjoy turning challenges into scalable solutions using Python, SQL, and modern web technologies. I love creating clear visualizations, collaborating across teams, and sharing knowledge through mentoring and open-source projects.

Svetlana Codrean

Hi, I’m Svetlana Codrean, a data-driven software engineer and AI practitioner based in Zurich, Switzerland. I build data-powered applications, deploy ML models, and translate complex data into actionable insights across finance, research, and industry. I enjoy turning challenges into scalable solutions using Python, SQL, and modern web technologies. I love creating clear visualizations, collaborating across teams, and sharing knowledge through mentoring and open-source projects.

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Hi, I’m Svetlana Codrean, a data-driven software engineer and AI practitioner based in Zurich, Switzerland. I build data-powered applications, deploy ML models, and translate complex data into actionable insights across finance, research, and industry.

I enjoy turning challenges into scalable solutions using Python, SQL, and modern web technologies. I love creating clear visualizations, collaborating across teams, and sharing knowledge through mentoring and open-source projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
German
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Trader at Second Foundation Trading AG
August 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Analyzed balancing energy bids using Python, enabling orderbook visualisations in the trading platform and reducing decision-making time. Managed approximately 600 real-time positions per shift, forecasting grid conditions and ensuring trading limits were respected while optimizing delivery positions.
Data Scientist at Stage Gate 11
March 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024
Developed a metal detector with 90% accuracy using PyTorch neural networks; led data acquisition and prepared training/validation/testing datasets totaling 300,000+ samples. Performed data manipulation and visualisation with pandas, matplotlib, and seaborn; deployed models in Docker.
Artificial Intelligence Research Intern at KWR Water Research Institute
February 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Built a water quality predictor using Random Forest from scikit-learn; work contributed to Analytical Chemistry Journal (Anal. Chem. 2023, 95, 42, 15810–15817). Performed data preprocessing and feature engineering for tandem mass spectrometry with NumPy and pandas, achieving 84% accuracy and 92% ROC AUC, with improvements over baseline.
Software Engineer at Packhunt
April 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Built 3D modeling plugins in C# for Rhinoceros 3D/Grasshopper; owned the full engineering workflow including unit testing, Git, CI/CD, code reviews, and agile ceremonies.

Education

MSc Artificial Intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
BSc Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics at Bucharest University of Economic Studies
October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

Oracle Certified Associate Database SQL
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Cisco Certified Network Associate
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Professional Services