Welcome to my world of expertise and passion!

I’m an experienced computer networks researcher, specializing in advanced networking technologies and protocols. I have expertise in 5G, edge computing, IoT, and network security. I love trying out and learning about new technologies, and how they can help build the networks of our future.
I spend my time investigating the emerging trends in network security, including machine learning-based approaches, anomaly detection, and threat intelligence, and their effectiveness in combating cyber threats. To achieve this, I use machine learning techniques for network monitoring and anomaly detection.
I have an advanced understanding of interconnection in the cellular ecosystem, providing operations insight and support to senior executives and stakeholders.  I also have experience with analysis of economic aspects of the Internet and cellular ecosystem, experience with game theory and distributed ledger technology

I have a proven track record of leading cutting-edge research projects, publishing in top-tier conferences and journals, and driving innovation in the field. Check more about my publications here or on my Google Scholar profile.

Education:

• Ph.D., Telematic Engineering, University Carlos III Madrid, Spain (2010-2014) Thesis: “A System for the Detection of Limited Visibility in BGP” Advisor: Marcelo Bagnulo Graduated “Cum Laude” (with the highest honors)
• M.Sc., Telematic Engineering, University Carlos III Madrid, Spain (2009-2010) Thesis: “Game Theory Applications to Interdomain Routing” Advisor: Marcelo Bagnulo Graduated with highest honors, “Matricula de Honor”
• B.Sc., Networks and Software for Telecommunications, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania (2005-2009)

Professional Experience:

• Senior Researcher, Telefonica Research (2018-present)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Simula Research Laboratory, Norway (2015-2018)
• PhD Student, IMDEA Networks, Leganés (Madrid), Spain (2009-2014)

Collaborations and Internships:

• Visiting Researcher, IIJ Innovation Institute, Tokyo (June-August 2012)
  Worked with Cristel Pelsser on economic impact of prefix deaggregation at the interdomain level using large datasets.
• Visiting Graduate Student, CAIDA/UCSD (May – August 2014)
  Collaborated with Alberto Dainotti, Amogh Dhamdhere, and kc claffy on per-country analysis of interconnections in the LAC region.

Languages:

• Romanian (native)
• English (fluent)
• Spanish (fluent)
• French (conversational)
• Norwegian (very basic)

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