Radu Orghidan
About Radu Orghidan
Radu Orghidan is the Vice President of Cognitive Computing at Endava and a Board Member at CLUJ IT Cluster, with extensive experience in machine learning, robotics, and computer vision.
Professional Title at Endava
Radu Orghidan serves as the Vice President of Cognitive Computing at Endava. In this role, he leads initiatives and projects that leverage cognitive technologies to advance the company's strategic objectives. His extensive experience in machine learning and robotics informs his work in developing innovative solutions for diverse industries.
CLUSTER IT Involvement
Radu Orghidan is a member of the Board of Directors at CLUJ IT Cluster in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania. Here, he collaborates with industry leaders to foster innovation and development within the regional IT sector, supporting various initiatives that drive growth and technological advancement.
Previous Roles in Technology and Leadership
Radu Orghidan has held numerous significant roles throughout his career. Between 2017 and 2019, he was the Area Leader for Machine Learning and Robotics at NTT DATA Romania. He served as Managing Director at Braintronix from 2016 to 2017, and earlier as a Computer Vision Engineer freelancer. His leadership at Tulemod Inc. as CTO and managing cross-functional teams showcases his ability to oversee complex projects in tech startups.
Educational Background and Research
Radu Orghidan has a comprehensive academic background in computer vision and business administration. He holds a PhD in Computer Vision from Universitat de Girona and a Postdoctoral Researcher degree in the same field from Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. Additionally, he earned an Executive MBA from The University of Hull, and an Engineering degree in Industrial Automation from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. His research includes publications on camera calibration, structured light self-calibration, and robot navigation.
Teaching and Academic Contributions
Throughout his career, Radu Orghidan has made significant contributions to academia. From 2010 to 2013, he was an Associated Professor and Computer Vision Researcher at Universitatea Tehnica din Cluj-Napoca. He also served as an Assistant Professor at Universitat de Girona and as a Visiting Professor at Osaka University. His academic focus has consistently been on advancing the field of computer vision through teaching and research.