Experienced Senior C++ Developer with over a decade of expertise building performant, scalable software solutions. Skilled in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), cross-platform development, and optimizing performance-critical code. Strong background in computer vision and low-level systems programming.

Nikolay Kotev

Experienced Senior C++ Developer with over a decade of expertise building performant, scalable software solutions. Skilled in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), cross-platform development, and optimizing performance-critical code. Strong background in computer vision and low-level systems programming.

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Experienced Senior C++ Developer with over a decade of expertise building performant, scalable software solutions. Skilled in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), cross-platform development, and optimizing performance-critical code. Strong background in computer vision and low-level systems programming.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate
English
Advanced

Work Experience

C++/Python Developer, AI Engineer at Plate Recognizer
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Developed ALPR solutions within a production-grade SDK. Enhanced core recognition algorithms, improving accuracy and processing speed across diverse environments. Built and maintained Docker-integrated C++ modules to enable scalable deployment and cross-platform support for embedded systems. Contributed to Android vehicle recognition products.
Android Reverse Engineer at iFlytek Co., Ltd.
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Conducted in-depth software analysis of embedded and desktop systems to enhance internal applications. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to produce performance-sensitive software modules. Engaged in simulated reverse engineering for security and design of image embedding sections.
C++ Developer at NetEase, Inc.
May 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Contributed native C++ client feature enhancements, file format parsing, and low-level behavior inspection. Developed automation tooling, custom debugging tools, and implemented binary patching workflows.
C++/C# Developer at Locksoft LLC
February 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Drove native Windows applications using C++/Qt and C#. Designed intuitive UI and backend logic for security and control software. Collaborated closely with international clients to deliver customized features on schedule.

Education

Bachelor's degree at University of Zagreb
September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services

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