About
Welcome!
I'm a cybersecurity expert and academic with over 16 years of experience in threat detection, formal verification, and security research.
🎓 Academic & Professional Overview
I completed my PhD in Computer Science at UPEC (Université Paris-Est Créteil), specializing in formal verification methods for threat detection systems. My doctoral research successfully bridged theoretical computer science with practical cybersecurity applications.
Currently, I serve as Manager, Core Threat Protection & Intelligence at Bitdefender, where I lead strategic initiatives in threat detection and intelligence operations. With 16+ years at Bitdefender, I’ve progressed from Malware Researcher to my current management role, developing cutting-edge security technologies that protect millions of users worldwide.
In academia, I’ve been a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Computer Science, UAIC, Iași for 12+ years, teaching courses in Advanced Programming, Information Security, and Mobile Application Development.
🔬 Research Focus
My work spans both theoretical research and practical implementations in:
- Formal Verification: Mathematical approaches to security system validation
- Threat Detection: Advanced ML-based detection mechanisms
- File-less Attacks: Pre-execution protection and behavioral analysis
- Lightweight System for Detection: Scalable security architectures for distributed environments
📄 Complete Details
For comprehensive information about my professional experience, publications, and achievements, please visit my detailed CV page.
🌱 Personal Interests
Beyond cybersecurity research, I’m passionate about:
- 🏍️ Motorcycles: Weekend rides and motorcycle maintenance
- ✈️ Travel: Exploring new cultures and places worldwide
- 📚 Reading: Technical books, science fiction, and philosophy
- 🧑🏫 Knowledge Sharing: Speaking at conferences and mentoring students
🤝 Collaboration
I’m always interested in research collaborations that bridge academic theory with industry applications. Feel free to reach out for potential partnerships or academic discussions.
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.”