Meet Oana Goge
Senior Backend Engineer and Systems Architect with 7+ years specializing in 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.
Professional Experience
Building innovative solutions across games, web, and backend development
Freelance Backend/Full Stack Engineer
Self-employed (FireFun Games)
Remote
Available for backend development and AI integration projects, specializing in enterprise system architecture and healthcare compliance.
Key Achievements:
- Available for backend development and AI integration projects
- Specializing in enterprise system architecture and healthcare compliance
- Remote globally (any timezone)
Technologies Used:
Principal Software Engineer (Contract)
HIA Technologies
Remote
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 7 years.
Key Achievements:
- Led backend architecture for healthcare platform serving 190+ client organizations including WebMD and Centene
- Maintained 99.9%+ uptime over 7 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:
Freelance Software Engineer
Self-employed (FireFun Games)
Remote
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:
Lead Developer
Lucus Aps
Denmark
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:
Game Developer
Tactile Entertainment
Denmark
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:
Volunteering & Community Impact
Contributing technical expertise and hands-on care to animal welfare organizations
Volunteer Developer & Website Manager
Kattekøbing (Cat Rescue Organization)
Remote
Animal WelfareDeveloped 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:
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:
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:
Skills & Technologies
Comprehensive expertise across 9 technology categories with 35+ external service integrations
Backend Technologies
AI Technologies
Cloud & DevOps
Programming Languages
Primary language for backend development, Unity, ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions
Full-stack web development and modern frameworks
Type-safe JavaScript for large-scale applications
Data analysis, automation, AI integrations, and scripting
Databases & Services
System Integration
Full Stack Technologies
Frontend Technologies
Development Tools
Languages
Professional proficiency, used daily in work and technical communication.
Mother tongue, born and raised in Romania.
Living in Denmark for 10+ years, completed citizenship course. Fluent in reading/writing, conversational in speech.
Personal Details
Helsingør, Denmark
Remote globally (any timezone)
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.
Get in touch