Cybersecurity operations & monitoring
Mitică Bogdan-Alexandru
Entry-Level Cyber Security Analyst
Bucharest,B
Summary
Technically skilled and detail-oriented engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, electronics diagnostics, and protocol analysis.
Proven expertise in structured troubleshooting, firmware debugging, and low-level system behavior.
Currently transitioning into cybersecurity with focus on SOC operations, SIEM, log analysis, and threat detection.
Strong problem-solving mindset, security awareness, and excellent ability to learn new technologies fast.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Self-Employed Technical Analyst - Automotive
Independent Automotive Diagnostics
01.2018 - Current
- Performed advanced diagnostics on complex automotive electronic systems and embedded controllers
- Conducted detailed analysis of CAN and LIN networks, identifying faults and decoding messages
- Experienced in reading and interpreting schematics and technical documentation
- Skilled in EEPROM and firmware-level troubleshooting and updates (HEX editing, flashing, coding)
- Created clear technical documentation and repair procedures for various electronic issues
- Practiced structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and system validation
- Strong understanding of system architecture and cross-module interactions in modern vehicles
- Comfortable working with Windows, PowerShell, and basic Linux environments for diagnostic purposes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Universitatea Politehnica
București 04.2001 -
Skills
Embedded Systems & Electronics Diagnostics
CAN / LIN / FlexRay Protocol Analysis
Firmware Debugging (EEPROM, HEX Editing)
Linux & Network Protocols
Structured Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Security Awareness & Threat Detection
SIEM Fundamentals (currently learning)
Log Analysis & Alert Triage (currently learning)
Interests
Embedded systems & protocol analysis
Firmware debugging
Learning new technologies
Automotive electronics
Timeline
Self-Employed Technical Analyst - Automotive
Independent Automotive Diagnostics
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Universitatea Politehnica
04.2001 -