Hi, I'm Mihai Pora - Senior Engineering Manager at Siena AI
I'm passionate about building high-impact engineering teams and architecting innovative solutions, especially in the AI space. I thrive in dynamic startup environments where I can blend hands-on technical contribution with strategic leadership to solve complex challenges and drive growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Served as a Software Engineer at Google, contributing to core engineering efforts.
Currently leading engineering efforts at Siena AI, focusing on Generative AI.
Can help others by building and scaling effective engineering teams and processes.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career as a Software Developer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, gaining core development experience.
✦ Software Development
✦ Enterprise
System Architecture & Early AI
Transitioned to System Architect at Edata, focusing on system design and integration.
✦ System Architecture
✦ Integration
Google & Startup Leadership
Served as a Software Engineer at Google, followed by roles as a startup engineering leader, building teams and processes.
✦ Startup Leadership
✦ Team Building
AI-Focused Management
Currently driving engineering at Siena AI, specializing in AI and advanced technologies.
✦ AI Engineering
✦ Management
✦ Generative AI
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Engineering Leadership
Pioneering AI-driven engineering solutions and teams
✦ Leveraging Generative AI tools like ChatGPT for enhanced development.
✦ Building and scaling teams focused on AI, ML, and NLP.
✦ Architecting solutions for complex AI/ML challenges.
Startup Engineering Acceleration
Foundational builder for high-growth tech ventures
✦ Proven track record as a 3x startup engineering leader.
✦ Establishing critical engineering processes from the ground up.
✦ Scaling teams and systems to meet rapid growth demands.
Process & Team Architect
Designing and implementing efficient engineering frameworks
✦ Expert in reorganizing departments for optimal performance.
✦ Developing clear career paths and fostering team leadership.
✦ Implementing best practices for software development and integration.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations in cutting-edge AI and LLM applications.
✦ Connecting with leaders building scalable, innovative tech products.
✦ Discovering opportunities to mentor emerging engineering talent.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
✦ Share best practices for establishing robust engineering processes.
✦ Provide insights into leveraging AI and ML for business solutions.
I would love your help on
✦ Connections with VCs focused on deep tech and AI startups.
✦ Introductions to product leaders driving innovative AI initiatives.
✦ Guidance on navigating early-stage startup fundraising landscapes.