Early Childhood
2002 - 2010
Romania
I was born in Romania. I did not spend my whole life there, but the language, family, and culture still feel like the first layer.
Where it all started
About Me
Built between places.
I grew up across Romania, Italy, and the United States, learning early how to adapt, listen, and adjust. That background shaped how I solve problems, understand people and systems, then build with both in mind.
Origin Story
Where I come from.
A few moves, a few languages, and a habit of paying attention before trying to fit in.
Primary School
2010 - 2017
Italy
Italy is where I grew up: school, friends, habits, and a lot of the attitude I still carry. Loud, warm, chaotic, easy to miss.
First big move
High School
2017 - Present
United States
I moved to the United States as a teenager. New school, new expectations, new way of talking to people. It forced me to adapt fast.
Second big move
University
Currently
Rochester, NY
Rochester is where software engineering became serious. RIT gave me room to build, break things, and figure out what kind of engineer I want to be.
RIT
Moving around made me comfortable being new. It taught me to read the room, ask better questions, and learn the rules of a place before trying to change anything.
What drives me
Always curious. Always building.
I have been curious about how things work for as long as I can remember. Always looking for a challenge, always trying to figure things out.
That mindset led me to Software Engineering. Whether I am working on infrastructure, building interfaces, or exploring security, I focus on understanding things deeply and then putting them into practice.
Communication
Languages.
The languages I use across family, work, travel, and everyday life.
Romanian
Native
RO
Italian
Fluent
IT
English
Fluent
EN
Spanish
Conversational
ES
Japanese
Conversational
JP
Education
Formal training.
A mix of university coursework and security credentials.
In ProgressRochester, NY
B.S. in Software Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
I went in curious about how software actually works at scale, and the program kept feeding that. Picked up a lot of systems thinking, got deep into security and infrastructure, and started building things.
Certifications
Security credentials.
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Issued Jan 2026 - Expires Jan 2029
Credential ID 3485591
Skills: Access Control, Network Security, Security Operations, Security Principles
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
Issued Jan 2026 - Expires Jan 2028
Credential ID 6293955708PP
Skills: Network Access Control (NAC), Firewalls, Security Operations
Life outside the terminal
Beyond the keyboard.
The best engineers are well-rounded humans. These are the things that keep me sane and inspired.
hikingHiking
backpackBackpacking
flightTraveling
photo_cameraPhotography
sports_tennisPing Pong
sports_esportsVideo Games
music_noteGuitar & Music
snowboardingSnowboarding
skateboardingSkateboarding
chessChess
Through the lens
Snapshots from the road.
A few frames from my travels - Japan being a recent favourite.
Mt. Fuji
Kyoto
Shinjuku
Aokigahara Forest