Valentin Uritescu is currently Chief Architect for Autonomous Driving Systems at Continental. He has been working in the automotive industry for over 18 years and his specialities incl.
- sensor fusion (radars, cameras, etc.), functional safety
- neural networks, developing with embedded Linux
- developing extensions to Linux kernel functionalities
- developing Linux device drivers and file system frameworks
- developing bootloaders
- software system architect and designer
- developing compiler and some parsers (lexical and syntactical analyzers)
- developing Linux based embedded platform for different applications that encapsulates (GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, ...)
- design / implement of C++ frameworks for object life-cycle management, power management, IPC, etc.
- design / implement inter processor communication protocols
- develop architecture / design of multi-core systems (combined RTOS and Linux based systems)
- experienced in C / C++ / Java
- CPU architectures: ARM9, ARM11, CortexA9

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.