Emanuel-ionut Otel is a Senior Data Scientist based in Cluj-Napoca with six years of hands-on experience applying AI and data engineering across aviation, automation, and product teams. He combines a strong academic foundation in advanced robotics and automation with practical roles from data engineering at ForeFlight to AI research and production work at ContactLoop and recent senior AI engineering positions. Currently at Publicis Groupe, he focuses on building impactful AI solutions that bridge research and product delivery, and his GitHub motto "Let's build some cool AI" reflects a pragmatic, creative approach. Emanuel's background includes international study and research experience in Denmark and Taiwan, giving him a global perspective on applied ML and advanced manufacturing problems. Notably, his career progression shows rapid movement from research assistant roles to senior engineering positions, signaling an ability to translate experimental ideas into production-ready systems.
6 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Exchange Student, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Exchange Student, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at National Chung Cheng University
Bachelor of Engineering, Automation and Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Automation and Information Technology at Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Master of Engineering, Advanced Robotics Technology, Master of Engineering, Advanced Robotics Technology at Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark
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