Consultant and professional leader in technology with over 21 years of expertise. Currently, on top of my day-to-day job as an Academic and Education Territory Leader, I design bespoke, trustworthy AI educational programs both for commercial and academic fields. Moreover, I am a Ph.D. student and researcher at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, with trustworthy AI and AI governance being my research topics. I am a recognized leader in the fields of artificial intelligence and data science, having advanced academic excellence and business innovation across Southeast Europe from the outset of my academic career. Currently undertaking my Ph.D in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (2024–2028), I strive to bring together over 21 years of multifaceted experience in education leadership, technology consulting, and program management for premier organizations such as IBM and SAS Institute. My areas of research and interest include Trustworthy AI, AI Governance, and Agentic AI.