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Selected responsibilities and outcomes from the CV, grouped by role. Some projects are described generally where contractual confidentiality applies. Dates are preserved from my original CV.
01Sept 2023 – Sept 2025Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Sim Soft Distribution
Senior Software Engineer / Architect
- Designed and implemented a distributed, real-time airspace monitoring platform integrating heterogeneous sensor networks and unreliable data sources
- Architected multi-protocol ingestion pipelines (AMQP, MQTT, TCP), ensuring reliable processing and state propagation across distributed services
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- Developed dynamic scaling orchestration layer (“sensor gateway”) handling burst traffic and partial system failures
- Implemented geospatial processing and collision detection using PostGIS
- Led full redesign of an aviation computation platform, exposing a Python-based engine via gRPC and replacing legacy database-bound logic
022019 – PresentBrașov, Romania
Scientific Discovery Elements
Founder / Principal Software Engineer
- Founded and operated an independent architecture and consulting practice across aviation, enterprise, and data-heavy domains
- Led end-to-end delivery as architect and primary technical decision-maker across multiple client engagements
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- Designed distributed systems, data pipelines, and computation platforms under evolving requirements
- Mentored developers and established technical training programs
03Jun 2022 – Jun 2023Bucharest, Romania
High-Tech Systems & Software
Team Lead / Software Architect
- Led architectural migration of a legacy medical platform from monolith to microservices under continuous production usage
- Defined service boundaries, API contracts, and data flow enabling gradual system decoupling
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- Introduced containerized environments and structured deployment workflows
- Delivered architectural foundations under conflicting constraints and evolving requirements
04Aug 2020 – Feb 2022Frankfurt, Germany
Orendt Studios GmbH
Senior Software Engineer / Architect
- Designed and built an asynchronous content processing platform for interactive video generation
- Orchestrated multi-step workflows integrating external rendering systems via TCP communication
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- Implemented state tracking and job lifecycle management for long-running processes
- Ensured consistency between user-defined configurations and generated outputs
05Aug 2019 – Jul 2020Montréal, Canada
MindGeek
Senior Software Engineer
- Contributed to high-load microservices architecture under extreme concurrency constraints
- Developed asynchronous PHP prototype exploring non-blocking I/O and TCP communication patterns
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- Worked on core backend services handling high-throughput production traffic
- Supported performance optimization and system reliability in real-world load conditions
06Jan 2018 – Feb 2019Bucharest, Romania
Bandai Namco Entertainment Romania
Software Engineer
- Built backend systems for live mobile gaming platforms
- Designed gameplay systems including state management and probability-based reward mechanics
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- Developed high-performance log processing tools for operational workflows
- Handled live production updates and system stabilization under user-facing conditions
07Nov 2011 – Sept 2017Brașov, Romania
Aim4Solutions
Software Engineer → Technical Lead / Acting CTO
- Built and automated a bare-metal infrastructure platform replacing manual server management
- Designed a custom internal development framework standardizing engineering practices
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- Led backend architecture decisions across projects and transitioned into technical leadership
- Mentored developers and scaled internal engineering capabilities
08Jul 2007 – Nov 2011Brașov, Romania
Advanced Office Management
Founder / Software & Network Engineer
- Delivered full-stack web and hosting solutions for multiple clients
- Designed and deployed complete server and network infrastructures
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- Built systems in pre-cloud environments managing full lifecycle from hardware to application
09Dec 2004 – Apr 2007Brașov, Romania
RCS & RDS
Network Engineer → NOC → Technical Project Manager
- Progressed from support to NOC and project leadership roles in telecom infrastructure
- Managed enterprise networks using MPLS, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols
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- Led regional FTTH/FTTB rollout across multiple counties
101998 – 2004Various locations
Earlier Roles (PlusNet, Marka Construcții, Romintrade)
Earlier technical roles
- Built and operated infrastructure, hosting platforms, and enterprise systems
- Designed network architectures and managed full system lifecycles