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Tudor Blaga

@tudorblaga

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Experienced Security Leader

Romania

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging security leadership role with a focus on driving security initiatives and leading high-performing teams.

As a seasoned security professional, I have a proven track record of driving security initiatives and leading high-performing teams. With a strong analytical mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, I excel in identifying areas of agreement with stakeholders and resolving complex security issues.

Throughout my career, I have developed a unique blend of technical and leadership skills, with expertise in security process implementation, incident management, and risk management. My experience spans various industries, including gaming and technology, where I have worked with prominent companies such as Betfair and Paddy Power Betfair.

I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies, and I hold numerous certifications, including ISO 27001 Auditor, COBIT 5 Foundation, and AWS Architecting on AWS. My academic background includes a PhD in Computer Networks, with a focus on multicast routing and security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Assistant Professor

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Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

Oct 2007 - Present (17 years 8 months)

Teaching courses on Information Security and Computer Networks while advising and coordinating diploma and master theses. Engaged in research projects with publications at international conferences.

Teaching Curriculum Development Research Public Speaking

Security Officer

Connatix

May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)

Audited the security posture of corporate and production environments, reporting findings to Senior Leadership. Developed a security strategy and roadmap for 2023 and 2024, securing sign-off from the CTO.

Security Auditing Security Risk Assessment Incident Management

Head of Security - Data & Access

Flutter UKI

Mar 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Led a team through organizational changes post-merger, developing a Data & Access Security strategy to enhance security controls and user experience. Sponsored key security initiatives for Data Loss Prevention and Identity & Access Management.

Leadership Data Strategy Change Management Risk Management

Head of Security - Compliance & Assurance

Paddy Power Betfair

Sep 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Managed a diverse team focused on Technical Compliance and Security Assurance. Ensured compliance with ISO27001 and PCI requirements while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels.

Team Management Compliance Stakeholder Management ISO 27001 Risk Mitigation

Business Continuity Manager / Security Manager

Paddy Power Betfair

Jul 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years)

Developed and maintained the Business Continuity Management program, including crisis management and security training initiatives, to ensure organizational resilience.

Business Continuity Crisis Management Security Policy Development Incident Management

Security Architect

Betfair

Jul 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 10 months)

Conducted security architecture reviews and provided advisory on infrastructure security risks. Specialized in AWS security controls and hands-on support for security systems.

Security Architecture AWS Security Risk Vulnerability Management Incident Response