Silviu-Marius Ardelean

As Principal Software Engineer, I drive the technical development and implementation of advanced security features in our Secure Browser, enhancing its defense capabilities. I work closely with the Threatslab team for seamless integration and functionality. My role combines technical expertise with practical execution, ensuring our browser leads in security innovation. I engage with various aspects of browser architecture, including network processes, main browser and renderers, V8 engine, and GPU process.

I lead the development of advanced security features for the Avast/Norton/AVG Secure Browser, ensuring seamless integration with or without company antivirus solutions. My expertise covers the full spectrum of browser technology, including network and main process engineering, rendering, V8 engine, IPC, and asynchronous programming. My role focuses on enhancing browser performance and security through innovative technological advancements.

Initially joining as a Browser Core Engineer, I focused on the creation and implementation of unique security features for the Avast Secure Browser (Chromium based). This role laid the groundwork for my expertise in developing security-enhanced browser functionalities, contributing significantly to the product’s robustness against evolving cyber threats. Key Technologies: cybersecurity, C++ 1x, Chromium, asynchronous programming, multi-threading, multi-processes, MOJO IPC, security.

Member of Visma Global team I am responsible with development and bugs fixing in the VAF framework, Visma Global (ERP) and Visma CRM solutions. Key Technologies: C++ 1x, Visual C [MFC, WinAPI, COM], C++/CLI, C# .NET, Adobe Acrobat SDK, SQL Server, multi-threading, threads pools, client-server multi-layer architecture.

I was responsible for the development and bug fixing of some company’s products in the TV home entertainment solutions and the MediaPilot Windows application. Technologies: C for Embedded Linux, C/C++, C++ CLI, C# and .NET WinForms for Windows.

Member of Professional Services team, a team that offers outsourcing supports for Ricoh Infoprint Professional Services team - printing workflow solutions. Key Technologies: C++11 [STL], Visual C [MFC, WinAPI], Java, DB2, Unix AIX, Linux.

Developing modules, writing products requirements documents, debugging and bugs fixing for BitDefender Management Server - Bitdefender Client Security business solution. Key Technologies: C++[STL], Visual C++[MFC, WinAPI, COM], MS SQL Server, XML, JavaScript, HTML, multithreading, thread pools.

Building PC tools for test and validation of some products that the company developed in ADAS (advanced driver assistant system) automotive area. Key Technologies: C++[STL], Visual C [MFC, WinAPI, COM], ADAS PC Framework.

ERP application administration, software tools development, IT network infrastructure administration. Key Technologies: C/C++, Visual C [MFC, WinAPI, ADO.NET], Access DB, Progress DB, Sun Solaris Unix, Windows CE.

Teaching students software engineering labs involving them in all the phases of the waterfall software development model.