Embracing Challenges with a 100% Commitment to Success
BIO
Hi, I'm Ernest Popovici. For the past two years, I've been refining my skills as a data engineer, working hands-on to design and implement effective data solutions. My technical foundation is complemented by my experience as a digital artist and developer, skills I've showcased in building this website.
I'm committed to delivering robust, long-lasting solutions in every project I take on, always giving 100% to meet and exceed expectations. My portfolio not only reflects my capabilities in data engineering but also my versatility and dedication to any task at hand.
Please scroll down for a more detailed view of my professional experience, skills, and education.
Experience
Data Engineer @Ippon
February 2022 - April 2024 | Paris, FranceWorked on multiple client projects at Ippon Technologies, focusing on designing and implementing data solutions that improved client data handling and analysis capabilities. I collaborated closely with data architects to conceive and implement robust data architectures, gaining extensive hands-on experience in data / cloud architecture and project management.
Data Engineer Consultant @EDF Renewables
March 2023 - March 2024 | Paris, FranceConceived and implemented a Data Lab at EDF Renewables to streamline data access and enhance transformation across AWS platforms. I also led English-language communications with a third-party London based company, as well as user onboarding, ensuring smooth integration across departments.
Data Engineer @Ippon
January - March 2023 | Paris, FranceWithin the company, I worked on integrating Salesforce with Snowflake, focusing on optimizing data flows and enhancing reporting capabilities. My role included developing BI dashboards to improve data visualization and user engagement.
Data Engineer Consultant @Datanumia
October 2022 - January 2023 | Paris, FranceTasked with redesigning Datanumia's data platform, I shifted the architecture from Python scripts on AWS Glue to a more robust setup using Dbt on Redshift, which improved data processing efficiency and scalability. I handled data transformations, testing, and documentation, ensuring high-performance data operations.
Data Engineer Intern @Ippon
February 2022 - September 2022 | Paris, FranceDuring my internship at Ippon, I built a cloud-based data platform using open-source tools, automating data ingestion and transformation processes from PostgreSQL to a Redshift data warehouse. My responsibilities also included creating visualizations in Superset and securing the platform.
Software Development Intern @RADCOM
April - August 2021 | Bucharest, RomaniaDevelopment of a back-office application that retrieves and analyzes data on other projects of the company, for studies allowing the improvement of these projects.
VP Sport @BDS ECE Paris
April 2020 - April 2021 | Paris, FranceGeneral management and organization of the practice of the 10 sports offered by the BDS for the 2500 students of ECE Paris.
IT Assistant @S&T Romania
January - February 2020 | Bucharest, RomaniaS&T Romania, now known as Kontron Solutions, is one of the top providers of IT systems in Romania. I tested the Python tutorial files provided by S&T for their employees and corrected those that were incompatible with Python 3.0.
Software Engineer Intern @SOLEIL
January - February 2019 | Saint-Aubin, FranceSOLEIL is an electron accelerator used by 29 research laboratories. I assisted in the transition of a laboratory's computing environment, moving from C++ on Windows to Python on Linux.
Skills
Education
Master of Big Data Analytics for Data Science
2020-2022 | ECE Paris, FranceCompleted multiple projects on machine learning, deep learning and data analysis.
Exchange Semester on Artificial Intelligence
2019 | Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, ScotlandRelevant courses include Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning and Digital Design.
General Engineering Program
2017-2020 | ECE Paris, FranceCompleted an intensive two-year program focused on rigorous study in subjects such as mathematics, physics, electronics, and programming, followed by one year of general engineering.
Lycée Français Anna de Noailles
2002-2017 | Bucharest, RomaniaI went to the french highschool in Bucarest, which is where I lived before moving to France for my higher education.