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Antonesei Cristian

Antonesei Cristian

Software Engineer | Product Developer | Embedded & AI Specialist

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, RO
+40720370571
Romanian, English

Background


About

About

PhD Researcher in Robotics and Product-oriented Software Engineer. Expert in building native Apple ecosystem products (iOS/macOS/visionOS), AI Agentic workflows, and high-performance image processing. Extensive background in Automotive QA (ADAS, BCM) with focus on HIL systems. Advanced hardware experience in Embedded C/C++ development (BeagleBone, ESP32).

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • QA Automation Engineer, Bertrandt

    Jan, 2023 - Present

    Full-cycle validation for ADAS (VW Group) and HCP4 (Porsche) on HIL.

    • Automated testing on HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) systems using EXAM and PIDT.

    • Real-time monitoring and control using Control Desk, VTESTStudio, and CANoe.

    • Requirement Engineering and Traceability using IBM DOORS.

    • Automated test analysis and post-processing using custom Python scripts.

    • Agile/SCRUM methodology with Jira, Windchill, and GIT for version control.

  • QA Automation Engineer, Marelli

    Jan, 2022 - Jan, 20231 year

    Body Control Module (BCM) validation for Ferrari, Maserati, and Fiat.

    • Specified, implemented, and reviewed automated test cases for system validation.

    • Deep-level diagnostics and communication using UDS protocol.

    • Dianalyzer, CANalyzer, and Simulink for signal monitoring.

    • Python script development for test sequence automation.

  • 3D Modeling and Animation Artist, Freelancing

    Jan, 2020 - Jan, 20211 year

    • Created complex 3D assets, high-fidelity character animations, and product visualizations.

    • Expert in Blender and Fusion 360 for mechanical and organic modeling.

  • Database Internship, FME

    Jan, 2019 - Jan, 20191 day

    • SQL database management, query optimization, and automated data validation procedures.

Projects Experience

Projects Experience

  • Robotics PhD Research: Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Robot

    - Present

    End-to-end development of a 4-DOF planar robotic structure, integrating mechanical design, low-level embedded control, and digital twin simulation.

    • Designed an ultra-low inertia planar mechanism (5-bar linkage) combined with an active haptic joystick for simultaneous shoulder, elbow, and wrist rehabilitation.

    • Developed real-time servo motor control and feedback systems using Python on a BeagleBone (Embedded Linux) via the CAN communication protocol.

    • Implemented responsive control interfaces using C on an ESP32 microcontroller, utilizing UART for real-time motor feedback.

    • Created a digital twin in Unity (C#) linked via ESP32 Bluetooth for real-time sensor data acquisition (ultrasonic, encoders, infrared).

    • Engineered a multi-level safety architecture combining software trajectory limits with hardware limit switches.

  • Liquid: The Ultimate Universal Image Optimizer

    - Present

    High-performance native batch image processor (iOS/macOS/iPadOS).

    • Achieved 90% size reduction with custom optimization algorithms.

    • Metadata engine for EXIF/GPS stripping and secure transfer.

    • 100% offline local processing using Apple's native frameworks.

    • Batch conversion: PNG, JPEG, HEIC, WEBP, SVG, and high-quality PDF support.

  • Trivia Agentic Game (iOS, Web, AI)

    - Present

    Autonomous AI-driven ecosystem for content generation and management.

    • Agentic workflow using multiple LLM APIs for automated database population.

    • Solved concurrency issues with WebSockets and Redis caching.

    • Native VisionOS/iOS apps with hybrid Cloud/On-device (Apple Intelligence) generation.

  • Blending Reality - Augmented Reality Application

    - Present

    AR application for iOS enabling real-world 3D integration.

    • The app allows users to 3D scan objects, integrate them into real-world environments using ARKit and RealityKit, and record the entire experience.

    • Native Swift and SwiftUl were chosen to ensure the highest performance and access to low-level Apple frameworks.

    • Full-Stack integration solution was designed to dynamically download 3D models from a custom WordPress online shop.

  • Python Creative & Automation Pipelines

    - Present

    Cross-domain automation for media and data.

    • Scripted Blender API for automated 3D animation generation.

    • End-to-end webscraping system with LLM validation and automated WordPress uploading.

Skills

Skills

  • Languages & Core Development

    C/C++

    Python

    Swift

    SwiftUI

    C#

    Node.js

    PHP

    SQL

    Selenium

    Playwright

  • Automotive & Embedded

    HIL Systems

    CAN Bus

    UDS

    UART/I2C/SPI

    VTESTStudio

    CANoe

    Simulink

    Embedded Linux

    BeagleBone

    Arduino

    ESP32

  • Testing & QA Methodologies

    Black-Box Testing

    White-Box Testing

    Equivalence Partitioning

    Requirement Analysis

    Test Case Design

    Regression Testing

    ISTQB Standards

    System Validation

  • AI & Agentic Workflows

    Google AI Studio

    Mistral API

    LLM Orchestration

    Agentic Data Validation

    Local LLMs

    Apple Intelligence

    TTS/STT Integration

  • Full-Stack

    Redis

    WebSockets

    Cron Jobs

    Postman

    Load Testing

    Unity

    ARKit/RealityKit

    Blender API Automation

    WordPress

  • Product & Soft Skills

    Product Management

    Problem Solving

    Technical Architecture

    Agile/SCRUM

    SCRUM/Kanban

    Analytical Thinking

Education

Education

  • Robotics, PhD, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

    Jan, 2025 - Present

  • Robotics, Master's Degree, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

    Jan, 2019 - Jan, 2021

  • Robotics, Bachelor's Degree, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

    Jan, 2015 - Jan, 2019

  • C Programming Certification, , Academy ++

    Jan, 2016 - Jan, 2017