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I am Balazs Ovari, a senior C++ /C# systems architect with 20+ years delivering performance-critical, resource-constrained software across automotive, CAD/CAM, and AAA/indie video games. I design low-latency, high-throughput systems and optimize across CPU, GPU, storage, and networks on x86 and ARM platforms. I lead architecture and tooling efforts, building scalable ECS-driven editors, deterministic networking, and memory-management strategies. My work spans console certifications, cloud-scale multiplayer engineering, and cross-functional collaboration to turn bottlenecks into robust, measurable performance gains.…I am Balazs Ovari, a senior C++ /C# systems architect with 20+ years delivering performance-critical, resource-constrained software across automotive, CAD/CAM, and AAA/indie video games. I design low-latency, high-throughput systems and optimize across CPU, GPU, storage, and networks on x86 and ARM platforms. I lead architecture and tooling efforts, building scalable ECS-driven editors, deterministic networking, and memory-management strategies. My work spans console certifications, cloud-scale multiplayer engineering, and cross-functional collaboration to turn bottlenecks into robust, measurable performance gains.

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I am Balazs Ovari, a senior C++ /C# systems architect with 20+ years delivering performance-critical, resource-constrained software across automotive, CAD/CAM, and AAA/indie video games. I design low-latency, high-throughput systems and optimize across CPU, GPU, storage, and networks on x86 and ARM platforms. I lead architecture and tooling efforts, building scalable ECS-driven editors, deterministic networking, and memory-management strategies. My work spans console certifications, cloud-scale multiplayer engineering, and cross-functional collaboration to turn bottlenecks into robust, measurable performance gains.…I am Balazs Ovari, a senior C++ /C# systems architect with 20+ years delivering performance-critical, resource-constrained software across automotive, CAD/CAM, and AAA/indie video games. I design low-latency, high-throughput systems and optimize across CPU, GPU, storage, and networks on x86 and ARM platforms. I lead architecture and tooling efforts, building scalable ECS-driven editors, deterministic networking, and memory-management strategies. My work spans console certifications, cloud-scale multiplayer engineering, and cross-functional collaboration to turn bottlenecks into robust, measurable performance gains.

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I am Balazs Ovari, a senior C++ /C# systems architect with 20+ years delivering performance-critical, resource-constrained software across automotive, CAD/CAM, and AAA/indie video games. I design low-latency, high-throughput systems and optimize across CPU, GPU, storage, and networks on x86 and ARM platforms.

I lead architecture and tooling efforts, building scalable ECS-driven editors, deterministic networking, and memory-management strategies. My work spans console certifications, cloud-scale multiplayer engineering, and cross-functional collaboration to turn bottlenecks into robust, measurable performance gains.

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Owner / Principal Engineer at FrameRat.IO Kft.

January 1, 2019 - Present

Leading performance optimizations and stability for real-time C/C++/C#/CUDA systems; simplifying complex problems and delivering scalable engine/tooling solutions. Selected projects include Iron Lard (experimental C23/ISPC engine), Mercedes automotive navigation and ADAS optimizations, Magicposer lockless job/log system, and PS5-focused benchmarking work for Witcher 4; ongoing work on high-performance ECS and GPU-driven content workflows.

Principal Engine Programmer / Tools Team Lead at Build A Rocket Boy / EVERYWHERE

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Owned editor architecture and tooling, delivered scalable ECS/AI tooling across UE4/UE5 and Lumberyard, and led async level streaming for game and editor. Addressed large-scale performance and memory bottlenecks on memory-constrained consoles, designed procedural content generation tools, reverse geolocation and world hierarchy systems, and led mentoring/training initiatives for engineers.

Principal R&D Programmer / Online Tools Team Lead at Crytek

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Led R&D and tools for collaborative editing, asset pipelines, and web-based C++ execution (Emscripten/asm.js). Overhauled C++ reflection/annotation API, built a fast async JSON serializer, and delivered a cloud asset server/SCM/asset pipeline with editor/game APIs. Implemented real-time cloud collaboration and a custom TypeScript-like scripting language with a debugger; mentored engineers and ran trainee programs across tools and engine teams.

Lead Developer / Technical Director at Digital Reality Ltd.

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Managed 15 developers; led low-level engine design and performance tooling. Built MMO/MMORPG server architecture, authored memory managers and custom allocators, and developed heap profilers; contributed to PS3/PS Vita cert processes; led recruitment and trainee programs. Projects included Sine Mora/Stargazer engine and Imperium Galactica prototypes (Unity/C#).

iGO Primo Technical Lead / Architect at NNG Ltd. (Nav N Go)

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Optimized address/search and smart features for large-scale automotive deployments. Implemented congestion and parking detour features; performed rendering/memory optimizations; shipped iGO Primo 2.x variants across iOS/Android and embedded platforms for 50+ clients (OEM and aftermarket).

Lead Systems Consultant at FrameRat.IO Kft.

January 1, 2019 - Present

High-throughput C++ consultancy for automotive, industrial, and AAA partners. Led navigation middleware and computer vision integration for IVI/ADAS; optimized GPU kernels and shaders for Unity-embedded environments; drove server-authoritative networking for large-scale titles; performed porting, performance tuning, and optimization for CAD features and cloud deployments.

Principal Systems Programmer / Tools Lead at Build A Rocket Boy

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Architected core editor and ECS-driven tooling for massive open-world environments. Implemented asynchronous level streaming and resolved memory-constrained performance bottlenecks on consoles.

Principal R&D Programmer / Online Tools Lead at Crytek

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Led R&D for collaborative editing systems and web-based C++ execution via Emscripten and asm.js. Designed high-speed asynchronous JSON serializers and refactored engine-wide C++ reflection/annotation APIs.

Technical Director / Lead Developer at Digital Reality Ltd.

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Managed a 15-developer team; authored custom memory managers, heap profilers, and integrated flocking behaviors into gameplay.

Lead Systems Consultant at FrameRat.IO

January 1, 2019 - Present

High-throughput C++ consultancy for automotive, industrial, and AAA game partners. Engineered navigation middleware and computer vision modules for IVI/ADAS; optimized GPU kernels and shaders for Unity-embedded environments to ensure real-time stability.