At the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics (FCIM) at UTM, we are always delighted when our students’ journeys demonstrate how university studies, a passion for technology, and practical experience can combine to build a successful career. One such example is Mariana Isac, a student in the Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies program, who balances her academic training at UTM with her professional work as an engineer at the international company Whetec.
Mariana’s passion for electronics dates back to her childhood. Her curiosity about the field developed naturally as she spent time with her grandfather, watching him repair various items, solder cables, and devise technical solutions. Later, her interest in the exact sciences turned that curiosity into a career choice, and electronics became the field in which she decided to train and grow professionally.
She took her first steps into the professional world while still a student, seizing the opportunity to join the team at Whetec, an international company based in Strășeni. One of her initial challenges involved working with AI-driven equipment used to detect defects in coaxial cables. The technology was new to her, and the equipment documentation was available only in Chinese. Rather than viewing this as an obstacle, Mariana set out to gather information, understand the system’s operation, and independently identify the necessary solutions. “I didn’t have a manual or instructions in front of me, yet I managed to find a way out on my own. I succeeded in the end, and that was the moment I truly felt like an engineer,” Mariana says, reflecting on the experience.
Today, the knowledge gained during her studies is complemented by industry experience. Programming, electronic circuits, and automation are no longer just academic subjects; they are tools Mariana leverages in projects and solutions integrated into actual production processes.
For us, such journeys represent more than just individual achievements. They demonstrate the importance of the link between university education and the professional world, and they confirm the potential of young people who choose fields in engineering and technology.
We take pride in our FCIM students who transform curiosity into knowledge, knowledge into experience, and experience into real-world solutions.
Congratulations, Mariana, and best of luck as you continue your academic and professional journey!
