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LUCIAN GRUIA

LUCIAN GRUIA

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Highlights of the companies and organisations that contributed to my development and that I shaped. 

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Ciklum
Flatirons
SDA
TeamCoding
EFdeN
Orange
LSE
ETTI
AIMultimediaLab

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Present Oct 2025

    Head of Data Science & AI

    CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM [Remote]
    Leading Ciklum’s international Data Science & AI Center of Excellence (CoE) across Europe, LATAM, the US, Canada, India and Pakistan.
    - Driving talent growth and recruitment, including hiring, profile matching, and mentoring career paths
    - Building the AI Academy and fostering a culture of community, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
    - Defining job descriptions, skill matrices, and performance indicators aligned with organizational goals
    - Leading R&D and innovation teams focused on advanced AI engineering and emerging technologies
    - Delivering hands-on enterprise solutions for major global clients, including mission-critical AI applications and AI-enabled SDLC adoption
    - Leading solution design and presales for global engagements
    - Acting as Engineering Director, shaping architectural strategy and technical excellence
    - Championing technology adoption across teams and service lines
    - Designing and delivering educational programs that accelerate GenAI and Data Science capabilities

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  • Present Feb 2025

    Head of Engineering (Romania)

    CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM [Remote]
    Leading Engineering in the Romania Delivery Center, driving innovation and growth.
    - Pre-Sales & Engineering Leadership
    - Championing Technology Adoption
    - Steering career growth, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.

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  • Oct 2025 Nov 2023

    Principal Data/AI Tech Lead

    CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM [Remote]
    Leading international Data/AI Center of Excellence (CoE).
    - Growth
    - Pre-sales & Engineering Director
    - Architectural Strategy
    - Championing Technology Adoption
    - Developing educational programs
    - Steering individuals' career paths, and overseeing recruitment

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  • Nov 2023 Oct 2022

    Principal Java Developer/Software Architect

    CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM [Remote]
    (FORMERLY - CN GROUP CZ, CZECH REPUBLIC)

    Creating full-stack cutting-edge enterprise solutions for the aerospace industry, leading Java and AI communities.

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  • Dec 2024 Oct 2019

    Java Tech Lead / Architect

    FLATIRONS SOLUTIONS, UNITED STATES [Remote]

    Leading an international team - spread over 6 timezones, that handles designing and implementing Java-based frameworks for aerospace and defence customers (manufacturers and airlines).

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  • Oct 2022 Oct 2019

    Senior Software Development Consultant (Java)

    CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM [Remote]
    (FORMERLY - CN GROUP CZ, CZECH REPUBLIC)

    Creating full-stack cutting-edge enterprise solutions for supply chain using blockchain and for aerospace domains.

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  • Sept 2019 Mar 2015

    Senior Software Development Engineer

    ORANGE, ROMANIA

    Designing & implementing highly scalable frameworks for telco & fintech applications. Mentoring junior engineers.

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  • Mar 2015 Aug 2012

    Software Development Engineer

    ORANGE, ROMANIA

    Developing and integrating solutions for telco applications.

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RESEARCH

  • Present Oct 2024

    Research Assistant

    (Undisclosed client), ROMANIA

    Researching LLM-based Romanian use cases, exploring AI-driven solutions for language processing and real-world applications.

  • Present April 2023

    PhD Student

    AI MULTIMEDIA LAB, ROMANIA

    AI Research Laboratory. Field of research: Graph DB, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Consciousness

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STARTUPS

  • Present October 2024

    Co-Founder & Software Developer

    (StoryCraft) eBook Reader, ROMANIA

    GenAI-powered web eBook reader platform, enhancing digital reading experiences with AI-driven interactivity and insights.

  • Present January 2024

    Founder & Software Developer

    ORATIFY, ROMANIA

    Open source AI platform for interactive real-time presentations. The project introduces the concept of Augmented Talk.

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  • Present Sept 2023

    Founder & Software Architect

    CONTINUAL BOT FRAMEWORK, ROMANIA

    Enterprise Conversational Framework leveraging advanced NLP algorithms, Semantic Search techniques, Continual Learning NN and RAG architecture.

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  • Present Jul 2015

    Co-Founder

    TC, ROMANIA

    Implementing technical solutions for non-technical businesses. Living in a software-based world.

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  • Apr 2018 Nov 2015

    Co-Founder & CTO

    QUESTO, ROMANIA

    Joint venture start-up under TC. Mobile app to help users avoid tourist traps and explore new places as locals.

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CONSULTANCY & FREELANCING

  • Present Nov 2024

    Solution Architect

    (Undisclosed Client), ROMANIA

    Futuristic mobile platform integrating AI avatars and blockchain store technology, redefining digital interactions and transactions.

     

  • Present Feb 2017

    Co-Founder & Tech Partner

    ALUMNI COMMUNITY OF
    UNIVERSITY POLITEHNICA OF BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

    Developing and integrating the web platform of our University alumni community.

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  • Present Oct 2016 (On hold between Mar 2020 and Mar 2022)

    Solution Architect

    CUIBUL ARTIȘTILOR, ROMANIA

    Working with an NGO to design and implement a real-time booking web & mobile scalable framework.

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  • May 2021 May 2016

    Head of Web & Founding Member

    TEDxUPB, ROMANIA

    Creating the booking, payment & check-in platforms for our local university TEDx event.

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  • 2012 2005

    Web developer & IT support technician

    FREELANCER

    Implementing presentation websites. Personal computers & gadgets troubleshooting. 

TEACHING & MENTORING

  • Present Jul 2013

    Diploma Coordinator & Teacher

    FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    UNIVERSITY POLITEHNICA OF BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

    Scientific diploma coordinator of 11 graduation projects (9 bachelors, 2 masters). Presenting technical topics during university's seminaries as an invitee of the faculty.

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  • Present Dec 2023

    GenAI Mentor & Program Developer

    CIKLUM, UNITED KINGDOM [Remote]

    I developed and mentored the Ciklum GenAI Upskill Program, an initiative designed to align AI enthusiasts with the latest advancements in Generative AI. Backed by strong L&D support and industry experts, the program engaged 425+ software specialists.

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  • Jan 2024 Nov 2023

    Technical Mentor for AI/ML Google's Digital Workshop

    DIGITAL STACK & GOOGLE, ROMANIA

    I developed an AI course, backed by Digital Stack and Google, for Romanian technical students, focusing on real-life and business applications.

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  • Jun 2021 Nov 2019

    Java & SQL Trainer

    SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, ROMANIA

    Teaching in a private programming academy - OOP and databases concepts for professionals focused on their technical growth.

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  • Present Oct 2008

    Volunteering Mentor

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Guiding next generations of IT leaders to build new projects and develop organisational cultures.

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  • 2019 2013

    Technical Mentor

    ORANGE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (OEP), ROMANIA

    Teaching students with OEP scholarships, programming, telecommunications, and other related topics.

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  • 2018 2016

    Software Summer School Coordinator

    TC & SAIM, ROMANIA

    Trainer & organizer of the curricula.

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  • 2019 2012

    Training Center Coordinator

    MobilPRO, CareerTeam & IT Dep by LSE, ROMANIA

    Organizing the curricula and the events calendar and inviting the trainers to share their knowledge.

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  • Jul 015 Jul 2015

    Soft Skills Trainer

    RISE (by LSE), ROMANIA

    Leadership, entrepreneurship and public speaking trainer for 20 participating students in an international Erasmus exchange programme.

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  • 2015 2012

    Tutoring students

    FREELANCER

    Coaching 5 students for their maths and physics baccalaureate exam and for informatics certification. Preparing 6 students from different universities (ASE, University of Bucharest, Spiru Haret, Dimitrie Cantemir, Romano-Americana and Hyperion) for the maths or informatics exams.

VOLUNTEERING

  • Sep 2019 Oct 2017

    Co-Founder & Investor

    TOASTMASTERS UPB, ROMANIA

    Supporting engineering students to develop their personal skills like leadership and public speaking, by following the prestigious methodology of Toastmasters International.

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  • Jul 2019 Mar 2016

    Advisory Board Member

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Advising the Board regarding long-term strategy. Validating internal regulations and official documents. Improving the organizational structure.

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  • Apr 2019 Apr 2013

    MobilPRO Co-Founder & Project Developer

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Coordinating a team of students and professors to organize the first international mobile applications contest for students in Romania and managing the software dev community & training and activities centre.

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  • Oct 2018 Oct 2012

    CareerTeam Co-Founder & Project Developer

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA/NETHERANDS/MOLDOVA/TURKEY/AZERBAIJAN/MOROCCO

    Coordinating a multidisciplinary project dedicated to complementary students' education and career opportunities. Developing a web platform for professional opportunities.

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  • Mar 2015 Oct 2010

    Head of IT

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Creating and maintaining the organization's web platforms and databases. Growing the technical team.

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  • Sept 2014 Jan 2014

    Building Automation Engineer & Webmaster

    EFdeN, ROMANIA/FRANCE

    Developing and implementing the building management system (BMS) using KNX technology on EFdeN's prototype, the team which represented Romania at Solar Decathlon Europe, Versailles 2014.

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  • Dec 2013 Dec 2009

    Co-Founder

    ALEARGA PENTRU VIATA (by LSE), ROMANIA

    Organizing the first charitable cross in Romania, initiated in partnership with FC Sportul Studentesc.

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  • Jun 2012 Oct 2009

    Sports Department Coordinator

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE)

    Coordinating the department's activities and establishing partners & collaborations (Sports national federations, UEFA etc.).

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  • Mar 2016 Oct 2009

    Board Member

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Developing the organizational culture and multidisciplinary projects in one of the most influential student NGOs in Romania.

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VOLUNTEERING

  • Sep 2019 Oct 2017

    Co-Founder & Investor

    TOASTMASTERS UPB, ROMANIA

    Supporting engineering students to develop their personal skills like leadership and public speaking, by following the prestigious methodology of Toastmasters International.

    More Details Here

  • Jul 2019 Mar 2016

    Advisory Board Member

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Advising the Board regarding long-term strategy. Validating internal regulations and official documents. Improving the organizational structure.

    More Details Here

  • Apr 2019 Apr 2013

    MobilPRO Co-Founder & Project Developer

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Coordinating a team of students and professors to organize the first international mobile applications contest for students in Romania and managing the software dev community & training and activities centre.

    More Details Here

  • Oct 2018 Oct 2012

    CareerTeam Co-Founder & Project Developer

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA/NETHERANDS/MOLDOVA/TURKEY/AZERBAIJAN/MOROCCO

    Coordinating a multidisciplinary project dedicated to complementary students' education and career opportunities. Developing a web platform for professional opportunities.

    More Details Here

  • Mar 2015 Oct 2010

    Head of IT

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Creating and maintaining the organization's web platforms and databases. Growing the technical team.

    More Details Here

  • Sept 2014 Jan 2014

    Building Automation Engineer & Webmaster

    EFdeN, ROMANIA/FRANCE

    Developing and implementing the building management system (BMS) using KNX technology on EFdeN's prototype, the team which represented Romania at Solar Decathlon Europe, Versailles 2014.

    More Details Here

  • Dec 2013 Dec 2009

    Co-Founder

    ALEARGA PENTRU VIATA (by LSE), ROMANIA

    Organizing the first charitable cross in Romania, initiated in partnership with FC Sportul Studentesc.

    More Details Here

  • Jun 2012 Oct 2009

    Sports Department Coordinator

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE)

    Coordinating the department's activities and establishing partners & collaborations (Sports national federations, UEFA etc.).

    More Details Here

  • Mar 2016 Oct 2009

    Board Member

    ELECTRONICS STUDENTS LEAGUE (LSE), ROMANIA

    Developing the organizational culture and multidisciplinary projects in one of the most influential student NGOs in Romania.

    More Details Here