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Iris Nicolae Onea

AI Builder · Developer · Public Speaker

Young innovator from Romania building safety-first AI for teens, competing in international tech competitions, and pushing the boundaries of what young developers can create.

Romania · Remote
Iris Nicolae Onea
20+
Certifications Earned
6+
Competitions Entered
C1
English Level (CEFR)
1st
Prize — Public Speaking

Building tech that
matters for teens

I'm a student developer and AI builder from Romania, currently studying at Armand Călinescu Middle School in Curtea de Argeș. I create projects at the intersection of AI safety, mental health, and education — like Blue AI, a safety-first companion for young people aged 10–18.

Beyond code, I'm a competitive public speaker, illustrator, and advocate for responsible AI. I believe technology should be a bridge to human connection, not a replacement for it.

Technical Skills
Python HTML & CSS JavaScript React TypeScript Java SQL C AI / ML Cybersecurity Web Security Robotics Node.js PHP & MySQL
Languages
Romanian Native
English C1 Advanced
Mandarin Chinese YCT 3
French A2
Interests
AI Safety Cybersecurity Public Speaking Illustration Mental Health Tech Robotics Storytelling
Featured Project

Blue AI — A safety-first AI companion for teens aged 10–18. Incorporates PHQ-9, GAD-7, and C-SSRS screening tools. Crisis-aware with multi-layered safety architecture.

Visit ai-blue.org GitHub Repo

Projects & Competitions

From building AI companions to competing in international coding challenges — here's what I've been working on.

Maker of Blue
ai-blue.org · Freelance
Oct 2025 – Present
Romania · Remote

Blue is a safety-first AI companion for young people aged 10–18, providing supportive real-time conversations with a layered safety architecture. Incorporates evidence-based screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, C-SSRS) for emotional awareness while remaining strictly non-diagnostic. Crisis-aware and designed to bridge users to professional help.

AI Safety Mental Health Tech HTML/CSS Technovation Girls
ai-blue.org GitHub
Technovation Girls — Semifinalist
Technovation Girls 2024–2025
Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Remote

Developed StrongerTogether, an anti-bullying app designed to be child-friendly and serve as a basic call for help. Reached Semifinalist stage in the international Technovation Girls competition focused on education and social impact.

App Development Anti-Bullying Semifinalist
Java Competition — kNOw Drugs
Programeaza cu Greenfoot 2026
Nov 2025 – Mar 2026
Remote

Created "kNOw Drugs" — an educational game to teach children about the dangers of drugs. Scored 76/91 points (maximum achieved). Built in Java using the Greenfoot framework.

Java Game Dev Education
Learn to Code with Alice — FRANK
Learn to Code With Alice 2025
Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Remote

Developed FRANK, an app that facilitates student-teacher communication. Achieved a score of 77/100 points in the competition.

Java Education Tech
Ambasador Ora de Net
Ora de Net
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Remote

Ambassador for the "Dacă locul ei nu e în ramă, nu trimite poza mai departe" campaign — an educational initiative to prevent the sharing of intimate images of minors online.

Digital Safety Drawing Animation

Awards & Recognition

Highlights from competitions, publications, and events across Romania and beyond.

1st Prize — County Heat, National Public Speaking Competition
The English-Speaking Union
Won 1st Prize at the County Stage of the ESU National Public Speaking Competition 2025–2026 in English. Advancing to the next stage of this prestigious national contest.
Nov 2025 – Mar 2026 · Argeș, Romania
Semifinalist — Technovation Girls 2024–2025
Technovation Girls
Reached Semifinalist stage with StrongerTogether, an anti-bullying app. Competed as part of the TogetherWeStand team in this global tech competition for girls.
Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Illustration Published — "Timpul (Time)"
Ordinul Povestitorilor #19
Had an illustration published in the Ordinul Povestitorilor anthology book, issue #19.
May 2025
Participation — SpeakUp Your Voice Matters
Public Speaking Competition
Competed in the "De ce să ne pese?" public speaking competition, English Track, with the topic "AI and teens' mental health".
Feb 2026 · Remote
AI Expo Europe — Attendee
AI Expo Europe
Attended AI Expo Europe to discover the future of innovation, gain insights from visionary AI speakers, and learn about AI's impact on future jobs and AI security.
Oct 2025
Participation — kNOw Drugs (76/91 pts)
Java Competition — Programeaza cu Greenfoot
Created an educational Java game about drug dangers, scoring 76 out of a maximum of 91 points achieved in the competition.
Nov 2025 – Mar 2026

Licenses & Certificates

A growing collection of verified skills across web development, AI, cybersecurity, and programming.

EITCA Academy
Web Applications Security Fundamentals (EITC/IS/WASF)
Cybersecurity
Issued May 2026
EITCA Academy
Web Development Academy (EITCA/WD)
Web Development
Mar 2026 – Oct 2026
European Business Institute (EBU)
Robotics for Rookies Program
Robotics · AI · Coding
May 2026 – Aug 2026
EnglishScore
CEFR C1 Advanced Speaking
English
Issued May 2026
EnglishScore
CEFR C1 Advanced Core Skills
English
Issued Apr 2026
w3schools.com
C Programming Language
C
Issued May 2026
w3schools.com
Java Certification
Java
Issued Apr 2026
Mimo
Full-Stack Developer
Full-Stack
Issued Nov 2025
Mimo
Front-End Development
HTML · CSS · JS
Issued Jan 2026
Mimo
Back-End Development
Back-End
Issued Jan 2026
Mimo
Python Development
Python
Issued Jan 2026
Mimo
React, TypeScript, SQL, CSS, HTML
Multiple
Issued Feb 2026
Mimo
Game Development with AI
Game Dev
Issued Feb 2026
Code School Clubs
HTML & CSS Course
HTML · CSS
Issued Feb 2026
Code School Clubs
Python Module 1 & Module 2
Python
Issued Feb – Mar 2026
Code.org
Hour of Code — AI for Oceans
AI
Issued Feb 2026

Academic Background

Armand Călinescu Middle School
General Education
2020 – 2030 · Curtea de Argeș, Romania
Active participant in national and international competitions in technology, AI, public speaking, and the arts. Developing a broad skill set across STEM, creative, and communication disciplines throughout my studies.

Giving Back

Assistant
Euroactive NGO
Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos
Volunteering as an assistant with Euroactive NGO, contributing to educational and civic engagement activities that empower young people across Romania and Europe.

Let's Connect

Interested in collaboration, mentorship, or just want to say hi? Find me on LinkedIn or check out my projects on GitHub.

Location
Romania · Remote
Website
ai-blue.org
GitHub
123402IRISIRIS
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