An engineer, educator, trainer, and coach, effectively elevating the next generation of cyber experts. Melds international, academic, and policy experience to influence, educate, and develop professionals through classrooms.
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Just like the map you see, my path has been marked by hard work and dedication across various places and experiences. Through years of study and hands-on learning, I’ve deepened my understanding of cybersecurity’s complexities. Now, I’m focused on passing this knowledge forward, helping my students navigate and succeed in the dynamic, ever-changing world of cybersecurity.
Education, Marymount University
Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity
Work Experience, Marymount University
Adjunct professor IT & Cybersecurity. August 2023 – Present
Assistant Professor, IT & Cybersecurity – Tenure Track. August 2021 – August 2023
Continuing Instructor, IT & Cybersecurity. August 2020 – August 2021
Adjunct Professor, School of Technology and Innovation. August 2019 – August 2020
Graduate Assistant (GA), Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). August 2019 – May 2020
Doctoral Assistant (DA), School of Technology and Innovation. August 2018 – May 2019
Education, Dakota State University
Certificate (3): Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, AI in Cybersecurity
Work Experience
Senior Cyber Intelligence Engineer, Walmart Global Tech
Education, Stanford University
Certification, Stanford University 4-Credit Course (2): Introduction to Machine Learning TCS I & TCS II
Chișinău
My birthplace, here I invested a lot of my time volunteering in various projects for the next generation of youth.
Education, Cluj-Napoca
Babes-Bolyai University, Bachelor of Science, Economics and International Affairs
Babes-Bolyai University, Master of Arts, International Development
Experience, București
Country Peer Advisor - IOM - UN Migration (Advised decision-makers in the European Parliament and European Commission on immigration policies and issues.)
Education, Verona
ERASMUS Visiting Student: University of Verona, Bachelor of Science in International Economics
Ankara
Guest Lecturer - NATO Centre of Excellence of Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT)
Education, Hangzhou
Visiting Student: Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science in International Economics
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