Catalina Robu
@catalinarobu
Client-focused project planning engineer experienced in model-based design and UX.
What I'm looking for
I am a client-oriented specialist with experience managing customer requirements and feedback in complex technical environments. I developed strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills while ensuring alignment with project objectives and service quality standards.
At Expleo I worked as a model-based designer, developing, simulating, and validating functional models using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools, and I analyzed client-reported defects to improve model reliability and reduce rework.
I maintained structured documentation, version control and traceability to support workflows and knowledge transfer, and I translated complex technical requirements into clear, actionable documents for internal teams and clients.
I also completed a Google UX Design Professional Certificate and have experience in UX research and Figma, supported project coordination and training/onboarding activities, and contributed to interdisciplinary workshops and volunteering initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Model-Based Designer
Expleo
Jun 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 4 months)
Developed, simulated, and validated MATLAB/Simulink models to meet technical specifications and design rules, analyzed client-reported defects and implemented solutions that improved model reliability and reduced rework.
Project Planning Engineer (aspiring)
University Politehnica of Bucharest
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)
Gained project coordination and documentation experience through coursework and projects, tracked progress and prepared reports to optimize processes and meet deadlines while supporting onboarding and knowledge transfer.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University Politehnica of Bucharest
Power Engineering
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: Participated in EELISA project activities, workshops, technical visits; volunteered with ASFE association; won 1st Prize at Data Science Workshop.
Completed studies at the Faculty of Power Engineering, developing technical and cross-functional collaboration skills applied to engineering projects.
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