SOFTWARE ENGINEER
CONTACT
person Bogdan Ardelean
email hei@bogdan.foo
place Cluj-Napoca, Romania
BogdanArdelean launch
Profile launch
EDUCATION
BEng Computer Science (4 yr)
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj | 2017
SKILLS
• Problem Solving
• Software Architecture
• Optimization
• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Security
• Computer Architecture
• Logic Design
• OOP
• IT Operations
• UI/UX
SOFT SKILLS
• Communication
• Troubleshooting
• Creativity
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Patience
• Self‑learning
PROFILE
Versatile engineer with hands-on experience across software and hardware domains.
Quick to adapt and driven by both innovation and optimization, I enjoy building new systems as much as refining existing ones.
Curious and persistent, I explore new technologies while maintaining deep understanding and a relentless focus on problem-solving.
EXPERIENCE (5+ YEARS)
SMART-SHELF launch
inventory_2 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TRL 7
Independent R&D · Cluj‑Napoca · JUN 2023 – ONGOING
Defined product requirements based on a self-initiated concept grounded in personal experience.
Developed a fully functional prototype, handling both software and hardware architecture.
Performed applied research, comparing alternative components and integration strategies to optimize performance and reliability.
Applied artificial intelligence methods and developed supporting algorithms for core system functionality.
Contributed to open-source projects, collaborating with the community and submitting code improvements.
Gained extensive hands-on experience with hardware, including PCB design and assembly and hardware integration.
Coordinated with hardware vendors to source parts and ensure clear understanding of technical specs.
C/C++ FreeRTOS HX711 RFID Protobuf / gRPC Rust Python SQLite WebSockets ToF (VL53L7CX) React / TS
SPROUTFI launch YC2021 💸 INVESTING APP
Contractor · Remote · JUN 2022 – DEC 2022
Designed and implemented features for a microservices-based system, including integration of third-party APIs.
Developed and maintained the microservices infrastructure.
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.
Provided feedback on product design documents to improve feasibility and alignment with technical goals.
Rust Kubernetes Kafka Materialize GraphQL Microservices
BOGDAN ARDELEAN
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LANGUAGES
• Romanian (Mother‑tongue)
• English (Proficient)
• French (Basic)
INTERESTS
• Advent of Code launch
• Tech, Retro Computing launch
• r/FindTheSniper launch
• Entrepreneurship
• Science
• Public Speaking
• Product & Branding
• Music (Guitar)
• Tennis
OTHER PROJECTS
• BOND launch - TRL 4 - EUSPA finalist
• Zvelt - Bus transportation SoA SaaS
• FPWAM launch - Hardware Prolog implemented on FPGA (Bachelor Thesis)
• Research Student - T.U. Cluj-Napoca + Tenaris Silcotub
EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
FORESEE launch MYGALILEOSOLUTION FINALIST
FOREST MGMT. EUSPA FINANCED TRL 5
SOLUTII ZVELTE SRL · Cluj-Napoca · NOV 2020 – JUL 2021
Conducted an in-depth evaluation of GNSS devices with varying characteristics in forested environments, analyzing performance under signal degradation and formulating mitigation strategies.
Implemented LiDAR-based segmentation algorithms to extract structural and spatial features from dense forest data.
Communicated with investors and clients to present technical progress, align on product goals, and gather feedback for development.
C++ JavaScript Python Kotlin NodeJS MongoDB Docker PROXMOX RaspberryPi GNSS RTK
ICEXCHANGE 💶 FX RESERVATION
SOLUTII ZVELTE SRL · Cluj-Napoca · JUN 2020 – OCT 2020
Developed the infrastructure and deployed the app to production, including publishing on the Android and iOS app stores.
Maintained constant communication with the client to gather and refine product requirements.
Designed and implemented the backend and mobile application.
React‑Native Kotlin Spring Redux‑Saga MariaDB HAProxy CentOS7
MAP PRODUCTION & ABSTRACTION LAYER
TELENAV · Cluj-Napoca · OCT 2016 – MAY 2019
Worked on map production, converting data from OpenStreetMap to a proprietary format.
Part of the team that developed a navigation engine, collaborating with stakeholders to define and own the data abstraction layer.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support the development of the navigation engine.
C++11 SQLite Qt OSM NDS
LABVIEW FPGA
NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS · Cluj-Napoca · OCT 2015 – OCT 2016
Developed end-to-end features and fixed bugs.
C# C++ VHDL WPF