Mr. Catalin Rus, Thales Nederland, Netherlands
Catalin Rus is a versatile and proactive cybersecurity specialist with a strong foundation in software development and computer science. With a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the University of Twente, he has honed his expertise in areas ranging from cryptography to modern technologies like cloud computing and blockchain. Catalin’s passion for cybersecurity is evident in his academic achievements, including a published thesis in Computers & Security journal. He has practical experience in IT leadership roles, having served as IT Director and Core shareholder at ClearSky, where he played a pivotal role in developing real-time data collection systems for drone missions. Currently, as a Junior Cybersecurity Architect at Thales Nederland, Catalin is focused on enhancing product security and architecture, contributing to the advancement of security measures in combat management systems. With a proactive approach and a diverse set of interests including gaming, swimming, and anthropology, Catalin is dedicated to making meaningful contributions to the field of cybersecurity.
Professional Profile:
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📚 Education:
- Master of Computer Science (2021 – present)
- University of Twente
- Studied software programming, design, networking, web services, OS, AI, serious gaming, and efficient algorithms.
- Graduation paper focused on the mathematical modeling of treatment protocols for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Bachelor of Computer Science (2017 – 2020)
- University of Twente
- Explored software development, automating design, and researching with an average grade of 7.4.
🔐 Experience:
- IT Director & Core Shareholder (2021 – 2022)
- ClearSky
- Developed a real-time, cloud-based data collection system for drone missions.
- Organized and managed IT endeavors of the startup, participated in meetings with partners and clients.
- Security Specialist (Nov. 2022 – 2023)
- El Niño
- Improved security posture by developing and implementing comprehensive security policies and cost-free technological measures.
- Junior Cybersecurity Architect (2023 – present)
- Thales Nederland
- Enhancing security in overall product design and Combat Management System architecture.
🛠️ Expertise:
- Cybersecurity (Cryptography, IoT, Internet Security)
- Software Development
- IT Management
- Cloud and Blockchain Technologies
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: NAISS: A Reverse Proxy Approach to Mitigate MageCart’s E-Skimmers in E-Commerce
- Journal: Computers & Security
- Year: 2024-03
- Contributors: Adrian-Cătălin Rus; Mohammed El-Hajj; Dipti Kapoor Sarmah
- Title: Modelling and evaluating Obstructive Sleep Apnea management protocols with UPPAAL
- Year: 2020
- Type: Supervised student publication
- Contributors: Rus, Adrian-Catalin