DORIAN S.

NICU
244 Monroe Ave, Newport News VA 23608 | dorian.nicu@gmail.com | 757-358-0471 | doriannicu.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

Business Information Technology major with a Cyber Security minor
GPA 3.3
Date of Graduation: June 2018
Warwick High School, Newport News, VA
International Baccalaureate Candidate
GPA 3.8
Date of Graduation: June 2014

INTERNSHIP/
WORK
EXPERIENCE

INTERNSHIP WHATEVER MEDIA

SEPTEMBER 2013 MAY 2014
Whatever Media is a website design and internet consulting firm in Hampton, Virginia. My responsibilities included web design,
graphic design, data bases upkeep, and managing computer software for 20 machines. One of the projects that I have been
involved the most is the website for the Downtown Hampton area (http://www.downtownhampton.com/).
IT SUPPORT PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AT VIRGINIA TECH
SEPTEMBER 2014 PRESENT
My responsibilities include diagnosing hardware and software faults, installing and configuring computer systems and any type
of electronic devices, solving technical problems, as well as aid faculty and students with any IT related issue.
RIDE ATTENDANT BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG
JUNE 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014
I was trained for 3 of the rides in the park. The main attraction where I have been involved the most is called Europe in the Air.
Responsibilities varied but included enforcing safety rules, operating the rides and offering the best customer service.

ACTIVITIES

UNC MOTORSPORTS ENGINEERING PROGRAM UNC CHARLOTTE, NC

JUNE 2013
One of only 24 students selected nationwide to participate in hands-on engineering camp focusing on underwater robots,
cars and racetracks designs, as well as dyno testing and track testing a NASCAR Cup car and its engine.
FREE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE PROGRAM CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
JULY 2013
Took part in five day leadership and business skills program that involved setting up a startup business, including managing
advertising and accounting, as well as writing business plans. I also presented them in front of 80+ audience members.

SKILLS

FOREIGN LANGUAGES
I speak fluently in English, Romanian, French and I am able to understand most of Spanish and Italian.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Know the basic of codding in Java, C++ and Pascal. Advanced knowledge in SQL databases, Linux/CMD shells and
scripting. In the past I used to host my own servers, both gaming and personal, with their own scripting and user databases.
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE
Advanced user of any type of Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS and Android systems as well as their related programs. I also built
my own computer and optimized my Android device which improved its performance up to 50% without affecting its battery.

HONORS/
AWARDS

2015 US CYBER ACES ONLINE COMPETITION

Placed top 30 Nationwide in a cyber security competition with no restriction on age or profession. Tested on 3 modules:
Operating Systems, Networking and System Administration.
2014 GHOST RED
Placed 6th in a Capture the Flag cyber security competition organized by General Electric with emphasis on cyber offence.
2014 US EASTERN REGIONAL CYBER CAMP
Qualified in a long series of competitions for the Eastern Regional Camp which featured a week of specialized cyber security
training, a job fair, and a Capture the Flag competition where I placed 7th out of 45 adults already working in the field.
2014 US CYBER ACES & 2013 US CYBER CHALLENGE
Qualified both years in the Nationwide and Statewide championships while competing against college students and adults in
the same environment that was being used by the US Air Force during that time for their cyber security training.

2012 GOVERNORS CYBER CHALLENGE FINALIST

Qualified in top 4% in Statewide cyber security competition and participated in a 1 day hacking marathon hosted at GMU.

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