Hi, I'm Vasile Popa.
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Connecting Tech, OSINT and Security. Using code for a greater good.
About
I am a software engineer and data analyst, with over 7 years of professional experience. Currently focused on developing software tools for OSINT investigators, for critical, evidence-based analysis. These include, but are not limited to tools designed for data analysis, entity recognition, background check, social media forensics, GEOINT and image recognition.
I am also developing tools for conducting secure and safe OSINT investigation, such as a Kali-based VM for OSINT investigators.
Currently, I am working as a full-time volunteer for OSINT for Ukraine, leading the Research and Development team. Here, I am managing a team of IT professionals to facilitate crucial OSINT investigations on war crimes, sanction evasion and extremist propaganda.
My primary programming languages are Python, Go, and Scala.
I am proficient in machine learning tools and libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. I have experience in developing and deploying machine learning models for computer vision, natural language processing, and time series analysis.
- Languages: Python, JavaScript, Golang, Scala, C++
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Neo4g, GraphQL
- ML Libraries: NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
- Frameworks: Flask, Django, Node.js, Apache Spark, Gin
- OSINT Tools & Technologies: Maltego, Kali, Aleph, OpenSanctions, OSINT Buddy, Spiderfoot
- Software Tools & Technologies: Gitlab CI, Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Heroku, JIRA
Looking for an opportunity to work in a challenging position combining my skills in Software Engineering, OSINT and cyber-security.
Current Focus: Accessibility // React // Design Systems
Experience
- Managing and mapping databases and data sources
- Managing and developing Project Mariupol
- Developing forensic tools for OSINT investigations
- Conducting OSINT trainings for journalists and investigators
- Conducting OSINT investigations on war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine during the large-scale invasion. Deported Ukrainian children, Russian Red Cross
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Tools: Python, Node.js, Golang, Neo4j, Maltego, Kali, Aleph, OpenSanctions,
OSINT Buddy, Spiderfoot, Gitlab CI, AWS
- Developed scrapers and data analytics using tools such as aleph, followthemoney and memorious.
- Managed and mapped databases and data sources
- Tools: Python, Aleph, Memorious, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch
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Together with my team, planned and developed:
- Software for email phishing awareness and protection.
- A cyber-security training and awareness website, with videos and exercises.
- A comprehensive tool on searching and identifying leaked databases, passwords and other critical data.
- Tools: Python, Flask, JavaScript
- Developed pipeline for the Continuous Integration & Deployment, for company’s software.
- Developed numerous automation tools for the DevOps team.
- Tools: Python, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Maven, etc.
- Created a Telegram bot for efficient human resource management inside the company and improving communication with the clients
- Creating a Django-based back-end for managing documents, contracts, metrics and huge amounts of data
- Tools: Django, Python, Go, REST API, PostgreSQL, Crate.io, Nagios
Projects
SEEDIG community member and editor at SEEsummary, a monthly overview of Internet governance and digital policy developments and activities in Eastern Europe