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Meet Oana Goge
Software Engineer with 13+ years of professional programming experience and 7+ years specializing in backend development with ASP.NET Core, Node.js, and Azure. Designed and maintained enterprise healthcare platforms serving 190+ clients with 99.9%+ uptime, integrating 35+ external services including AI/ML, payment, and communication systems.
13+
Years Experience
7+
Years Backend Dev
Professional Experience
Building innovative solutions across games, web, and backend development
Freelance Backend/Full Stack Engineer
Self-employed (FireFun Games)
Remote
July 2025 – Present
Available for backend development and AI integration projects, specializing in enterprise system architecture and healthcare compliance.
Key Achievements:
- Currently developing veterinary IoT device management platform with thousands of connected devices
Technologies Used:
ASP.NET CoreNode.jsAzureAI IntegrationHealthcare ComplianceEnterprise Architecture
Principal Software Engineer (Contract)
HIA Technologies
Remote
June 2018 – July 2025
Led backend architecture and development for HIPAA-compliant healthcare platform serving 190+ client organizations including WebMD and Centene, supporting 93k+ user sessions with 99.9%+ uptime over 6 years.
Key Achievements:
- Led backend architecture for healthcare platform serving 190+ client organizations including WebMD and Centene
- Maintained 99.9%+ uptime over 6 years supporting 93k+ user sessions
- Architected enterprise integration ecosystem connecting 35+ external services
- Designed multi-system architecture managing 6TB+ of healthcare media and patient data
- Built comprehensive security framework with AES double-encryption for HIPAA compliance
- Orchestrated zero-downtime data migrations affecting 58k+ media assets
- Developed AI-powered question-answering system with vector search and LLM integration
- Led technical mentorship across 400k+ lines of full-stack codebase
- Implemented comprehensive DevOps practices with automated testing and deployment pipelines
Technologies Used:
ASP.NET CoreAzure FunctionsCosmosDBSQL ServerNode.jsOpenAI APIPineconeHuggingFaceAzure DevOpsTypeScriptVuePython
Freelance Software Engineer
Self-employed (FireFun Games)
Remote
Dec 2014 – June 2018
Contributed to mobile game achieving 5M+ downloads on Google Play, implementing multiplayer networking for 100v100 unit battles with real-time synchronization and PlayFab backend integration.
Key Achievements:
- Contributed to mobile game achieving 5M+ downloads on Google Play
- Implemented multiplayer networking for 100v100 unit battles with real-time synchronization
- Developed interactive educational platforms for enterprise clients including Siemens
- Created physics simulations, animated learning experiences, and 24+ educational minigames
- Built cross-platform web applications using HTML5 Canvas and custom physics engines
- Designed multiplayer architectures and real-time systems for gaming platforms
Technologies Used:
UnityC#PlayFabHTML5 CanvasJavaScriptMultiplayer NetworkingPhysics EnginesReal-time Systems
Lead Developer
Lucus Aps
Denmark
January 2016 – November 2016
Led development team of 4-5 developers including full-time staff and interns, managing educational game projects for Danish schools with hands-on mentoring and technical guidance.
Key Achievements:
- Led development team of 4-5 developers including full-time staff and interns
- Managed educational game projects for Danish schools with hands-on mentoring
- Architected custom multiplayer networking system for classroom-based games
- Handled real-time market simulation and state synchronization in unstable school networks
- Developed location-based mobile application using GPS proximity detection for Copenhagen tourism
- Implemented real-time economic simulation with dynamic pricing responding to student actions
Technologies Used:
UnityC#Multiplayer NetworkingGPS/Location ServicesReal-time SystemsTeam LeadershipEducational Games
Game Developer
Tactile Entertainment
Denmark
March 2013 – August 2014
Contributed to mobile games with millions of downloads including Skyline Skaters (#1 in App Store in 60+ countries) and Airheads Jump, focusing on gameplay programming and user experience optimization.
Key Achievements:
- Contributed to Skyline Skaters (#1 in App Store in 60+ countries) and Airheads Jump
- Developed custom level editor tools to streamline content creation workflows
- Implemented native mobile integrations for iOS and Android platforms
- Created custom plugins for advertising SDKs and third-party services
- Conducted comprehensive multi-device testing across diverse mobile hardware
- Ensured consistent performance and user experience optimization
Technologies Used:
UnityC#iOSAndroidNative PluginsLevel EditorsMobile OptimizationAdvertising SDKs
Volunteering & Community Impact
Contributing technical expertise and hands-on care to animal welfare organizations
Volunteer Developer & Website Manager
Kattekøbing (Cat Rescue Organization)
Remote
Animal WelfareJuly 2023 – Present
Developed full-stack membership portal using Next.js and Supabase, deployed on Vercel with secure authentication, admin dashboards, newsletter system, and GDPR-compliant data management for 275+ members.
Impact & Contributions:
- 275+ members managed through custom membership portal
- 4x website traffic increase through SEO optimization and content management
- Next.js and Supabase implementation with secure authentication and admin dashboards
- Multi-channel communication system integrating email newsletters and SMS notifications
- Role-based access control with row-level security for data isolation
- GDPR-compliant data management and privacy controls
- Custom domain forwarding and newsletter system integration
Technologies Used:
Next.jsSupabaseMailerSendGatewayAPIGDPR ComplianceSEO OptimizationVercelPostgreSQLTypeScriptTailwind CSSRole-based Access Control
Education & Training
Strong academic foundation in computer science and games technology
MSc in Media Technology and Games
IT University of Copenhagen
Denmark • 2011 – 2013
A well-known university in Denmark, most people working in the industry in this country have attended it.
Specialization:
AI, Graphics Programming, and High-Performance Systems
Thesis:
Using Mesh Deformation Techniques to Simulate Weapon Impact
Key Courses:
Game EnginesGame DesignGame DevelopmentProcedural Content GenerationModern AI in Games
BSc in Computer Science
"Politehnica" University of Bucharest
Romania • 2007 – 2011
Arguably the best university in Romania, giving a wide array of knowledge in all areas related to computers.
Specialization:
AI and Computer Graphics
Thesis:
Adaptive Algorithms Based on Genetic Models in Games
Key Courses:
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningGraphical Processing SystemsHuman Computer InteractionOperating SystemsNetwork ProgrammingParallel and Distributed SystemsDatabases
Skills & Technologies
Comprehensive expertise across 9 technology categories with 35+ external service integrations
Backend Technologies
ASP.NET CoreNode.jsExpressAzure FunctionsASP.NET MVC (Razor)REST APIsEntity Framework CoreSQLCosmosDBxUnitSwagger/OpenAPIJWT/OAuth
AI Technologies
OpenAI APIAnthropic APIGemini APIGroqOllamaPinecone Vector DatabaseHuggingFaceIBM Watson
Cloud & DevOps
Azure FunctionsAzure App ServiceAzure StorageAzure DevOpsAzure Application InsightsAzure Entra IDAzure App ConfigurationGoogle Cloud PlatformAWSDockerServerless ArchitectureCI/CDGitGitHub Actions
Programming Languages
C#Expert
Primary language for backend development, Unity, ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions
JavaScriptAdvanced
Full-stack web development and modern frameworks
TypeScriptAdvanced
Type-safe JavaScript for large-scale applications
PythonIntermediate
Data analysis, automation, AI integrations, and scripting
Databases & Services
MS SQL ServerCosmos DBAzure StorageGoogle Drive APIGoogle Sheets APISupabasePostgreSQL
System Integration
35+ external service integrationsAPI orchestrationMulti-platform connectivityHealthcare compliance integrationsPayment system integrationsCommunication APIsVideo processing services
Full Stack Technologies
ASP.NET MVCNext.js
Frontend Technologies
AngularVueTailwind CSSHTMLCSS
Development Tools
VS CodeVisual StudioUnityThree.jsPostmanGitHub CopilotCursorKiroJMeterCypress
Languages
EnglishBilingual
Professional proficiency, used daily in work and technical communication.
RomanianNative
Mother tongue, born and raised in Romania.
DanishConversational
Living in Denmark for 10+ years, completed citizenship course. Fluent in reading/writing, conversational in speech.
Personal Details
Location:
Helsingør, Denmark
Work Availability:
Remote globally (any timezone)
Interests:
AutomationAI technologiesCatshome automationvideo gamescreating music about my cats with AI
Development Philosophy
“I love solving tough bugs and technical challenges, they're like puzzles I *have* to crack. Whether it's automating something repetitive or building tools that make life easier, I'm always looking for ways to make things better for people.”
My approach to development is all about curiosity, pragmatism, and empathy. I thrive on learning new things and turning that knowledge into practical, efficient solutions. In a team, I focus on building systems that empower others to do their best work, whether through clear architecture, useful tooling, or simply sharing what I've learned. Making things better, easier, and more robust is what drives me.
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