Hello, I am

Andrei Burlacu

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Passionate about technology, graphics, structure and automation, home lab enthusiast Love to to build elegant solutions to complex problems.

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My Experience

My journey in software development

Mar 2024 - Present 2+ year

Software Engineer

Continental Automotive Iași, Romania

Integration & Testing: Software component integration on Linux Embedded platforms with validation through System Test and Unit Test suites
Communication Protocols: Implementation and debugging of data flows using TCP/IP stack alongside CAN/Ethernet protocols, establishing connections between development workstation → DevOps server → embedded HW
Infrastructure: Delivery process automation through CI/CD/CT pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Jira
Diagnostics: Debugging and detailed log analysis for root cause identification in complex network scenarios (HW/SW level)

Linux Embedded C/C++ TCP/IP CAN Jenkins Git

Jul 2022 - Jun 2025 3 years

Graphics Programmer

Freelance Bacău, Romania · Remote

Designed and implemented a 3D Rasterizer from scratch using OpenGL, transforming a personal goal into a revenue source and Bachelor's thesis. Consolidated low-level C++ foundations while building expertise in graphics programming.

Proficiency in C++11, with multi-threading knowledge (parallel texture/model loading)
OpenGL graphics programming and vector mathematics expertise
Integration of PBR, SSR, and Shadow Mapping algorithms
Object manipulation in Screen Space and World Space through identity matrices
ImGui integration for UI utility and debugging

C++ OpenGL GLSL PBR Multi-threading

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 3 month

Android Developer Intern

Pentalog Iași, Romania

University internship focused on Android Development, gaining foundational knowledge in mobile and web technologies.

Web Development fundamentals
Server Hosting for personal applications
Building apps for personal needs
Agile methodologies and team collaboration

Android Java Web Dev Agile

Sep 2018 - Jul 2020 1 year 10 months

3D Artist

Freelance Bacău, Romania

Created organic and hard-surface 3D models for various clients with artistic or industrial requirements.

Utilized AutoCAD, 3DS Max, and Blender for 3D visualization from descriptions or technical specifications
Created personal models, effects, and 3D sculptures as hobby projects
Produced near-photorealistic renders with focus on life-like final images

Blender 3DS Max AutoCAD Rendering

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Technical Skills

Technologies I work with daily

Programming Languages

C/C++

Python

GLSL / Shaders

Shell / Bash

Embedded & Systems

Linux Embedded

TCP/IP Stack

CAN / Ethernet

System Testing

DevOps & Infrastructure

Docker

Jenkins CI/CD

Git / Version Control

Prometheus / Grafana

Graphics & Rendering

OpenGL

PBR / SSR / Shadows

Blender / 3DS Max

Vector Mathematics

Networking & Homelab

Tailscale / VPN

Nginx / Reverse Proxy

Self-Hosting

Linux Administration

Tools & Workflow

VS Code / IDEs

Jira / Agile

Ansible

Log Analysis / Debugging

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Personal Projects

Some of my favorite projects

Featured

OpenGL 3D Rasterizer

A complete 3D rendering engine built from scratch using OpenGL and C++. Features PBR materials, real-time shadows, screen-space reflections, and multi-threaded asset loading. Also served as my Bachelor's thesis.

PBR Rendering Shadow Mapping SSR Multi-threading

C++ OpenGL GLSL ImGui

Homelab Infrastructure

Self-hosted infrastructure with multiple servers connected via Tailscale VPN. Includes NVR with AI detection, NAS storage, monitoring stack, and public-facing services through Tailscale Funnel.

Tailscale Mesh AI Surveillance Monitoring

Docker Tailscale Prometheus Frigate

Self-Hosted AI Chat

Private LLM deployment using Ollama and OpenWebUI, running locally on RTX 3060 GPU. Supports multiple models including Qwen, Llama, and coding-focused variants. Publicly accessible via Tailscale Funnel.

GPU Accelerated Multiple Models Private & Secure

Ollama OpenWebUI CUDA Docker

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