Hello, I'm

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Antonio Matei

Full-Stack Software Developer

Self-taught developer with 5+ years of experience building and deploying full-stack systems solo. I specialize in owning the entire lifecycle—from backend infrastructure to frontend delivery—with a focus on autonomous, on-time execution.

Antonio Matei
Available for work
Full-Stack Dev

What Sets Me Apart

One-Man Army

5+ years of building projects solo from scratch — I can take full ownership of a project, from architecture to deployment. I'm efficient, self-reliant, and I don't need hand-holding. I collaborate well in teams, but I'm at my best when trusted with autonomy.

Reliable & Deadline-Driven

My work philosophy is simple: give me a task, I estimate a realistic delivery time, and I deliver — on time or early. Years of solo work built this discipline. You won't need to chase me for updates; I manage my own time and commitments.

Rapid Adaptability

New language? New framework? New domain? I pick things up fast. I have strong contextual recognition across programming languages — even if I haven't used one extensively, I can read, understand, and adapt to it quickly. I align to whatever the project needs.

AI-Augmented Development

I've been integrating AI tools into my development workflow well before it became mainstream. Prompt engineering is one of my core skills — I use AI to accelerate development, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance overall output quality. I work smarter, not just harder.

Tech Stack

These are the technologies I work with regularly. My core languages are highlighted below, but what truly defines me is contextual adaptability — I've experimented across many more languages and tools, and I can pick up new ones rapidly thanks to strong pattern recognition across paradigms.

Core Languages
Python C / C++ JavaScript HTML CSS
Systems & Platforms
Linux (Expert) Cloud & Servers Networking DevOps & CI/CD
Domains & Specialties
AI & Machine Learning Prompt Engineering Backend & APIs Database Design Cybersecurity Fundamentals

How I Work

01

Receive the Task

You describe what you need — a feature, a system, a fix. I ask the right questions, understand the scope, and make sure we're aligned before writing a single line of code.

02

Estimate & Plan

I break down the work, estimate a realistic delivery timeline, and communicate it clearly. No surprises, no vague "it'll be done soon." You get a date you can count on.

03

Deliver On Time

I execute independently and deliver on or ahead of schedule. Clean code, tested, documented. The kind of handoff that doesn't create more work for you.

My Story

I didn't follow a straight path — I followed curiosity. Every phase taught me something different, and by looking back, you can see how exploring multiple domains gave me the big-picture thinking I use today.

Oct 2025 — First Professional Role

Volico Data Centers — Internship

Software Developer Intern

Volico Data Centers — Deerfield, FL, USA

This is where years of solo building culminated. I designed and developed the foundation for an AI-powered voice-caller assistant for customer service. Because of the diverse foundation I'd already built, moving into a professional environment went smoothly. The independent skills I had cultivated translated directly to real-world production.

Python APIs AI / NLP Server Config Linux Production Deployment
2024 — Present

AI Development & Testing the Waters

Before stepping into an enterprise environment, my primary focus was integrating AI into my workflows. I started building AI-powered tools and experimenting across every domain I'd previously touched—web, automation, and backend systems. Prompt engineering became a core skill, allowing me to use AI as a true force multiplier.

AI Tools Prompt Engineering AI Integration Cross-Domain
2023–2024

Cybersecurity & Bug Bounties

To build robust systems, I needed to know how to break them. This era was defined by penetration testing and bug bounty programs, where I successfully identified critical vulnerabilities in live systems. While I can't share specifics due to NDAs, thinking like an attacker permanently sharpened my security mindset as a developer.

Pentesting Bug Bounties Vulnerability Research Security Mindset
2022–2023

Automation, Python & Backend

The foundation for that security mindset was built here. Python became my daily driver as I dove deep into automation, scripting, and backend development. I built my own servers and APIs, explored networking and server administration, and began understanding the complex ways different systems talk to each other.

Python Automation APIs & Backend Server Admin Networking Blockchain
2021–2022

Web Development & Frontend

My entry into broad software development started with the web. I picked up HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, building frontend projects and learning browser mechanics. It was simpler at first, but it completely changed my perspective on user interfaces and application ecosystems.

HTML CSS JavaScript Frontend
2020–2021

Unity & First Real Games

But before web apps, there were games. Moving into Unity is what taught me how to actually ship a project—taking an idea from a rough concept to a finished, playable product. This phase also introduced me to C# and the reality of working inside larger structural frameworks.

Unity Engine C# Game Design Shipping Products
2020 — The Beginning

Game Development from Scratch

This is where it all began. Before engines or frameworks, I taught myself by writing game logic in raw C/C++ from scratch. It required a lot of determination, but it gave me a rock-solid foundation in low-level thinking, memory management, and the discipline of making things work out of nothing.

C / C++ Game Logic Low-Level Programming

Hackathons & Challenges

I've participated in a total of 5 hackathons. Here are the two most notable — along with my current active competition.

Currently Competing

NXP Cup 2026

NXP Semiconductors — EMEA

A worldwide autonomous driving competition where student teams build, program, and race a self-driving model car on an unknown track. Combines embedded systems programming, hardware integration, computer vision, and real-time control — everything has to work together for the car to complete a lap autonomously.

Autonomous Driving Embedded C Computer Vision Robotics
Participated — 2024

Hacking Big Numbers² (HBN²)

Organized by Veridion — Bucharest, Romania

An AI & Business Data hackathon where participants tackled real-world challenges using machine learning, large-scale datasets, and AI tools. Featured an ML tournament for industry classification, side-quests from partners like Banca Transilvania, and access to Veridion's 115M+ company database. Grand prize: €5,000.

AI & ML Big Data Data Science Business Intelligence
5 Total Hackathons

Beyond the highlighted events, I've participated in 3 additional hackathons across various domains — building, competing, and learning under pressure every time. Hackathons sharpen the exact skills I value most: fast execution, creative problem-solving, and delivering under tight deadlines.

Education

2024 — Present

Computer Science

ULBS — Universitatea Lucian Blaga, Sibiu

Currently 2nd year
2019 — 2024

Mathematics & Computer Science

Colegiul National Ion Luca Caragiale, Moreni

Highschool Graduate

I Speak

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RomanianNative
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EnglishFluent

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Recommendation Letter

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