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Gerald Wintersberger

@geraldwintersberger

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Senior software engineer specializing in secure software development and architecture.

Austria

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What I'm looking for

I seek hands-on roles focusing on secure software design and development, driver or endpoint security work, with opportunities for technical leadership and continual learning in a collaborative, security-focused team.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in secure software development, architecture, and threat-resistant design. Over a long tenure at Sophos / U�maco Safeware AG I led feature development for Windows endpoint protection (C++/Lua), developed mini-filter drivers for transparent file encryption, and implemented test automation with Python and Robot Framework.

I combine hands-on engineering (C, C++, Python, Lua), security reviews, debugging and third-level support including memory-dump analysis and on-site troubleshooting with a disciplined, security-conscious mindset. I graduated as a Diplomingenieur in Computer Science from Johannes Kepler University and have broad practical experience from internships and product work across encryption, DLP and antimalware features.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Software Engineer II

Sophos / UTMaco Safeware AG

Oct 2005 - Jun 2025 (19 years 8 months)

Developed and maintained Windows endpoint security products (file/disk encryption, DLP, antimalware) and mini-filter drivers, improving product robustness and enabling transparent file encryption for customers. Performed security reviews, test automation, third-level support including memory dump analysis and on-site debugging across international deployments.

C++Python Lua Test Automation Security Reviews Dump Analysis Jira Git

Dipl.-Ing. Computer Science

Johannes Kepler University

Oct 2001 - Apr 2006 (4 years 6 months)

Completed a Diplomingenieur in Computer Science in 9 terms with focus on secure software development and scientific fellowship work, contributing to research and projects in secure architecture and testing. Gained hands-on experience in test automation, debugging, and software security practices.

Software Security Test Automation Debugging Software Architecture Python C C++Research Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Diplomingenieur, Computer Science

2001 - 2006

Activities and societies: Scientific fellowship during studies; internships at multiple Austrian companies; focus on secure software development and test automation.

Completed Diplomingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) in Computer Science, graduating after nine terms and working as a scientific fellow during study with a focus on secure software development.