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Florin Balate

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering. I specialize in building scalable, high-performance systems and have a proven track record of delivering complex projects for clients worldwide.

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Services

Consulting

Expert advice on software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and best practices. I help businesses make informed decisions to build scalable and maintainable systems.

Consulting

Development

Custom software development specializing in backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines. I deliver high-quality, efficient code tailored to your specific needs.

Development

Proof of Concept

Rapid prototyping to validate ideas and test feasibility. I help you quickly turn concepts into working models to assess their potential before full-scale development.

Proof of Concept

Work Experience

UP AND RUNNING SOFTWARE INC.

Senior Software Developer Freelancer

Aug 2023 — Present
  • Responsible for backend development tasks for VTrips.com, focusing on data synchronization and integration across multiple platforms.
  • Designed and implemented a centralized data lake on AWS, facilitating efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Created and managed ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) scripts using Python and PySpark within AWS Glue and Amazon EMR.
  • Optimized data pipelines for performance and scalability, leveraging AWS services to handle large volumes of data effectively.

RND SOFTWARE DEV S.R.L.

Senior Software Developer Freelancer

May 2019 — Aug 2023
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining several components of a complete Internet Filtering Solution.
  • Developed a User Interface application using .NET and WPF technologies.
  • Created a complex Windows Service in C++ that communicates with the filtering server and the UI.
  • Implemented a Middleware Linux daemon in Golang responsible for parsing configuration files and keeping a database up-to-date.

UP AND RUNNING SOFTWARE INC.

Senior Software Developer Freelancer

Jul 2018 — Nov 2020
  • Contributed to a project blending Artificial Intelligence with Blockchain technology (projectpai.com).
  • Worked on a public codebase on GitHub with parts written in C++, functional tests in Python, and UI using Qt.

SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE

Senior Software Developer

Nov 2008 — Feb 2019
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining a complex application which manages data acquisition and data processing.
  • The application, named Test.Lab, is used worldwide by important companies from automotive, defense, aviation, energy industry sectors.
  • The application is developed under Windows operation system, using C++/C# technologies. For automation tests purposes Visual Basic and C# technologies are being used.
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About Me

I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering. With over 15 years of experience, I have worked on a wide range of projects, from building scalable data lakes on AWS to developing complex Windows services and Linux daemons. I am passionate about writing clean, efficient code and solving challenging technical problems. I thrive in environments where I can leverage my skills in C++, Python, Go, and Cloud technologies to deliver robust solutions. I am currently available for consulting and freelance opportunities, offering services in software architecture, custom development, and proof of concept creation.

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Florin Balate