Vlad-Andrei Botezat

Skills

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Staff Software Engineer at BlockLabs
July 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed to the production launch of version 2 of a real-time poker platform (50k+ users) delivered via C++/Qt6 and WebAssembly. Fixed complex runtime, networking, and browser integration bugs affecting gameplay and authentication on mobile and desktop. Worked on C++ TCP-based services and client-server protocols supporting live gameplay. Performed code reviews and system-level debugging in a small, cross-functional engineering team.
Full Stack Developer at PLC
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025
Developed core features for a real-time poker platform with 10M+ registered players using C++20 and Qt6. Implemented SQL-based poker table redesign, driving significant increases in player engagement and revenue. Solved graphics and scaling issues across multiple resolutions and devices, improving visual consistency and UX. Built and maintained high-performance server components in C++ (Boost) and C# for gameplay services. Prototyped a server simulation and testing framework to validate gameplay flows and third-party integrations.

Education

MSc in Computer Graphics, Multimedia and Virtual Reality at Politehnica University of Bucharest
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
BSc in Information Technology at Politehnica University of Bucharest
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2021

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet