Curriculum vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Theodor Istrate
Parks Road, Keble College, Oxford, OX1 3 PG (United Kingdom)
0725488776
theodor.istrate@keble.ox.ac.uk

POSITION

Electrical and Software Engineer

WORK EXPERIENCE
13/10/2014Present

Computer programmer
University of Oxford, Oxford, (United Kingdom)
Design of a cloud software recognition
I am designing software in Matlab capable of detecting clouds and the changing intensity of the sun
using image processing. I have managed to track the sun's position using just GPS location
information and the time of day. Also I have produced a velocity field of the image by using cross
correlation. Using this, I plan to obtain the time required for the cloud to reach the sun and predict how
the sunlight intensity changes over time.

25/08/201410/10/2014

Intern
Romanian Parlament, Bucharest (Romania)
I attended meetings in the finance and industry committee and discussed with MPs and Romanian
government officials about the economic policy of Romania. I gain a better understanding of finance
market and concepts and what influences the economy of a country.

01/03/201301/03/2014

Treasurer
Oxford University Alternative Ice Hockey Society, Oxford, (United Kingdom)
I had to keep track of the financial welfare and to deal with some of the economic issues of the society.
Moreover, I had to come up with new and beneficial ideas in order to increase our income and finding
key connections in order to promote the society. This position has helped me develop financial skills

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

10/10/2011Present

Master in Engineering Science

University of Oxford, Oxford, (United Kingdom)
The course included modules as :
- Machine Learning and Vision
- Robotics and Optimization
- Software and Control Systems
- Analogue and Digital Circuits

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Curriculum vitae

Theodor Istrate

Design of a Student Formula Electric Hybrid Race Car 2013-2014

As my third year project, I was part of a 6 members team which had as a goal to design a car that
would be eligible to compete in the Formula Student competition. I was in charge of researching the
electric and control part of the car. I learned important characteristics of electrical components, such as
electric motor and batteries and also I have enriched my communication skills as all major decisions
were made in the team, as well as my presentation skills.

Mobile Robotic Internal Competition, 1st place 2012

My partner and I had to program a line follower robot which also would be able to detect any objects in
its path. I was in charge with the coding part, relying on the data received from a basic 64 pixel
camera. In an internal completion we got the first prize, obtaining the best time by 2 seconds. I gained
valuable knowledge of programming in C and developed teamwork abilities.

Awards and Prizes:

Craythorne Scholarship, Keble College, Oxford University 2012 2014
First Prize at the International Contest PHI 2010
Distinction at the National Physics Olympiad 2010
Diploma of Excellence at the National Physics Olympiad 2009
Silver Medal at the National Physics Olympiad 2009
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s)

Romanian

Other language(s)

English

UNDERSTANDING

SPEAKING

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

C2

C2

C2

WRITING

Spoken production

C2

Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Communication skills

Member of the Engineering Joint Consultative Committee, Oxford University

As a member of the Committee, I had to discuss related issues concerning the improvement of the
undergraduate teaching in the Department with the senior academic staff and find different ways to
implement them. This position helped me to strengthen my analytic and public speaking abilities.

Organisational / managerial skills

Secretary of the Oxford Romanian Society 2013- 2015

My responsibilities include planning and organizing events and to advertise the society among other
students at Oxford University in order to promote Romanian's culture and traditions. Furthermore, one
of my priorities is to convince different companies to come and give presentation for our members.
This helped me enhance my interpersonal and time management skills.

Computer skills

Expert programming skills in : Matlab, Simulink,

Intermediary programming skills :C, C++
Minimal skills in : Verilog,VHDL
Strong computational skills in all Major MS Office and Latex

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