Curriculum vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION Balan Dragos Alexandru

71A, Teleajen Street, sector 2, 021 465 Bucharest (Romania)
(+40) 773 783 664
balandragos5555@gmail.com

STUDIES APPLIED FOR Computer Science and Engineering BSc

WORK EXPERIENCE

24/09/2018
Bucharest (Romania)
- trained 30 Roma and migrant children and teens basic concepts of IT
- provided maintenance to the equipment used during workshop
- assisted with technical support during training

10/05/2018–14/05/2018
Lumina Educational Institutions Foundation, Bucharest (Romania)
- Offered my aid to other participants to the contests
- Helped with organizing the event, both financially and by showcasing my project

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

14/09/2015–Present
National Bilingual High School "George Cosbuc", Bucharest (Romania)
Important subjects studied 9th-12th grade:
- Mathematics
- Computing
- English Literature, Language and Social Studies of USA and UK
- Romanian Literature and Language
- Information & Communication Technology
- Physics

Baccalaureate exam subjects: Romanian Language and Literature, Mathematics, Computer Science

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(s) Romanian

Foreign language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

English C1 C2 C1 C1 C1
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) C1
Spanish B1 B1 B1 B1 B1

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Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Communication skills - I collaborated with a group of tech-enthusiasts for a year as part of a group called Solenoid
Labs(website link). While part of this group, I learned to cooperate with various other members of a
project, including hardware experts, database managers, programmers and project coordinators.
- I also participated at a Personal Development course organised at my school.

Job-related skills I am able to understand basic concepts of programming languages such as C++, Python, JavaScript
and SQL. I have no problems in analyzing code written in this languages, and I am able to develop
basic pieces of code as well.
I can also work in Unity Engine, the software-development program, as well as Visual Studio from
Microsoft.

Digital skills SELF-ASSESSMENT

Information Content Problem

Communication Safety
processing creation solving

Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user

Digital skills - Self-assessment grid

European Computer Driving License

- Good command of audio editing software gained through the production of several songs (FL Studio
12 & 12.5, Audacity)
- Good command of image editing software (Photoshop)
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools gained through class hours of Information &
Communication Technology
- Good command of Unity Editor, an engine designed for software development. Experience gained
through participation at Hackathons (Divergent Hackathon) and Contests (InfoMatrix 2018)
- Good skills in modifying open-source projects gained through participating at Google Code-In 2017
and 2018
- Advanced knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Python, as well as SQL and
JavaScript

Other skills - Gaming: Passionate gamer, favorite genres are shooters, MMOs and strategy. Gained and
improved numerous skills, such as distributed attention, eye-to-hand coordination, critical thinking and
a faster information processing speed
- Music: Advanced piano player, with 9 years of performing at national contests and shows. Also I
have developed an ear for music throughout these years, and this passion has improved my way of
learning and my coordination between the emotional and rational side of the mind. I participated to
various piano contests, winning various places from 1st to 3rd, as well as produced over 5 songs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certifications ▪ CAE Certificate - B Grade

▪ Google Code-In Certificate
▪ JavaScript Certificate - offered by SoloLearn
▪ C++ Certificate - offered by SoloLearn
▪ Python 3 Certificate 1 - offered by SoloLearn
▪ Python 3 Certificate 2 - offered by Udemy
▪ C# Certificate - offered by SoloLearn
▪ Divergent Hackathon 2018 Certificate

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▪ InfoMatrix World Finals 2018 Bronze Award - Computer Art Section

▪ InfoMatrix Certificate of Appreciation
▪ ICT Olympiad - 2nd place in Bucharest
▪ Personal Development Course Graduation
▪ Various Diplomas of National Piano Contests held from 2015-2018 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd places

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