Summary
Silviu Ardelean is a Principal Software Engineer based in Zürich with over a decade of hands-on experience building security-first browser internals and complex C/C++ systems. He leads design and implementation of advanced security features for Avast Secure Browser, working across Chromium processes, V8, GPU, and MOJO IPC to harden real-world products. His background spans high-performance and embedded domains—from HFT-leaning interests and image-processing algorithms to ERP and ADAS tooling—bringing strong multi-threading, asynchronous programming and debugging skills. Known for blending deep systems expertise with clear technical communication, he frequently bridges ThreatLab research into deployable defenses. Fluent in English, German and Romanian, he balances technical rigor with teamwork and a keen drive to mentor and elevate his peers.
10 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Applied Informatics and Computer Engineering, Bachelor's degree Applied Informatics and Computer Engineering at University of Petrosani
Master's degree, Master's degree at University of Petroșani
National College of Informatics "Traian Lalescu" Hunedoara
English, German, Romanian