Catalin Chirita

Experience

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  Organizația Studenților din Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Head of the IT and Logistics department

  During my tenure, I was responsible for leading the IT and Logistics department of the organization. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I successfully navigated my team through the obstacles and provided top-notch technological solutions and logistics management to the ever-growing student organization.

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  IT LABS RD

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Junior Developer

  I had the opportunity to work with a team where we developed an advanced email and SMS automated sender. This tool was designed to be used for PR campaigns, making it easier for businesses to connect with their target audience and deliver their message effectively. The sender was equipped with a range of features that allowed for customization and personalization of the messages and provided valuable insights into the campaign's performance. I am proud to have contributed to this project, knowing that it can help businesses achieve their communication objectives efficiently. Show less

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  FITT (Timis County Youth Foundation)

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  Production Organizer

  I worked in the technological and administrative department of an NGO. My responsibilities included managing IT operations and infrastructure and overseeing all logistical and technological aspects of the NGO's projects. I was also in charge of maintaining the physical security of the building through the upkeep of the CCTV architecture for security personnel, as well as handling daily IT operations, troubleshooting, website building, and electronic and show equipment maintenance. Additionally, I provided technical assistance for festivals, theatres, music events, and art galleries. Show less

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  Savnet Training Center

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Summer Intern

  I participated in Savnet's summer academy, which focused on telecommunication applications. The program began with the Cisco CCNA 1 course, and I obtained a certificate for completing this stage of the program. After this, we moved on to Python for Telecommunications. We worked with tools such as paramiko, netmiko, and napalm during this course. Following Python, we had a short introduction to Cybersecurity. Finally, we completed the Linux Essentials course with a certificate granted by the Linux foundation. In addition to these courses, we participated in ACL, DHCP, NAT/PAT, Static/RIPv2/RIPng routing, and VLAN/InterVlan routing workshops. As the program ended, we were given a final project: to implement all the technologies and courses we had learned into a topology in GNS3. The internship concluded with a presentation from some of the top IT companies in Romania. Show less

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  Eviden

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2025

  Security Engineer

  End-Point Threat Management Team member, overseeing the maintenance and development of End-Point Detection and Response (EDR), Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) security architectures for a diverse global clientele across multiple industries.Conducted in-depth security investigations and analyses using a broad range of Trend Micro solutions, addressing threats and anomalies impacting customer operations.Collaborated on network security projects utilizing Cisco Solutions, including Secure Network Analytics, Secure Cloud Analytics, Umbrella, and Cisco XDR, to fortify infrastructures during internationally significant events.Acted as a key liaison to clients, aiding in the development of robust security architectures tailored to their needs amidst a rapidly evolving threat landscape.Analyzed trends in cyber threats to inform proactive security strategies, significantly reducing vulnerabilities and potential exploitations.Worked with international intelligence communities to gather and integrate actionable insights, bolstering the organization's threat response and intelligence capacity. Show less

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  West University of Timisoara

  Oct 2024 - now

  Teaching Assistant

  I teach the Introduction to Cybersecurity course to second-year Bachelor's Degree students of English and Romanian programs within the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics of the West University of Timisoara. The course focuses on cryptography, networking, malware, reverse engineering, stenography, web application attacks, forensics, and incident response. It is structured as a semester-long Capture the Flag (CTF) event for students.

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  Manage Now

  Mar 2025 - now

  Senior Security Engineer