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# Connect With Me

# About Me

Hello! I'm Alexandru-Adrian Negru, a dedicated and enthusiastic final-year Informatics student at the West University of Timisoara. My core passion lies in the vast and ever-evolving field of Cybersecurity. I thrive on challenges and the stimulation that comes from solving complex problems, which naturally led me to the world of Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions.

I'm an active member of the UVT-CTF team, where we collaboratively tackle cybersecurity challenges, perfect our skills, and compete on various CTFs. My journey in tech is driven by a continuous desire to learn, innovate, and contribute to a more secure digital world.

# Experience

Software Developer Intern

HiByte | February 5, 2025 – May 5, 2025

During this internship, I collaborated with a development team to design and implement a full-stack web application from the ground up. The application featured user authentication, event planning, calendar integration, and polling functionalities. I worked on the backend components, as well as database design and integration. This experience allowed me to strengthen my skills in modern web technologies, improve my understanding of end-to-end software development, and contribute to delivering a user-friendly, real-world solution.

# Competitions

WinterCode Wonderland

[Developer] December 2023

Developed Hackmate with a colleague, an innovative app in React Native and Expo Go. The app allows users to discover and sign up for various hackathons available to the public.

Unihack 5th Edition

[Developer] November 2023

Co-created NutriHub, a nutrition app using React Native & Expo GO. Integrated open-source APIs like BarCodeScanner and OpenFoodFacts for enhanced functionality. This was a collaborative team effort at the hackathon.

FTC Robotics (Team AlphaBit)

[Programmer] 2020 - 2022

Served as a programmer for the AlphaBit team in the FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics competition. Developed and implemented code for robot control, autonomous navigation, and sensor integration.

# CTF Achievements & Involvement

UniVsThreats@2025 CTF

[Organizer with UVT-CTF] 2025

Contributed to the organization of our team's (UVT-CTF) own Capture The Flag event, UniVsThreats@2025, helping design challenges and manage the competition.

HackDay CTF

[Finalist with UVT-CTF] 2025 (Qualifications) -> Paris Finals

As part of UVT-CTF, we won the qualifications for HackDay CTF and advanced to the finals in Paris, competing against top teams.

ITFest CTF

[Participant] October 2022

Participated with a teammate, successfully completing several challenges and gaining valuable early CTF competitions.

# Education & Certifications

West University of Timisoara

Bachelor of Computers and Information Science

2022 - 2025 (Expected) | Timisoara, Romania

Colegiul National “Mihai Eminescu” Petrosani

High School Diploma

2018-2022 | Graduated 2022 | Petrosani, Romania

Google Cybersecurity Specialization

Professional Certificate

Issued: November 2024

[View Certificate]

# Skills

Languages:

  • Romanian (Native)
  • English (C2 Proficiency)

Technical:

  • Java
  • C/C++
  • Spring Boot
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • CTF Methodologies (Web, Crypto, Forensics, Pwn, Steganography)
  • Network Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • React Native
  • Expo Go
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Linux/Unix Environments
  • Git & Version Control