Tudor Blaga
@tudorblaga
Experienced Security Leader
What I'm looking for
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
Assistant Professor
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Oct 2007 - Present (18 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Operations Analyst
Betfair
Jun 2012 - May 2013 (11 months)
Managed day-to-day security monitoring of enterprise information systems, focusing on vulnerability monitoring and attack detection.
Network Engineer
Betfair
Jan 2009 - Jun 2012 (3 years 5 months)
Oversaw the network infrastructure for the Cluj-Napoca office, including the development of locally hosted DevQA environments using Citrix NetScaler.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
PhD, Computer Networks
2009 - 2013
Pursued a PhD in Computer Networks with a thesis on 'Contributions to the Enhancement of Multicast Routing'.
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Master's degree, Telecommunications Engineering
2007 - 2009
Achieved a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering with a thesis titled 'XCast++: Proposed Extension for Explicit Multicast Protocol'.
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications Engineering
2003 - 2007
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering with a thesis on Mobile IPv6.
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