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Cristian Iosub

📦 Senior Product Manager 🛡️ Cybersecurity Researcher ⭐ GPeC Jury Member 🌐 OWASP Member 🎯 Firearms Instructor

Product management leader & cybersecurity researcher with 20+ years of experience building secure, scalable digital platforms for millions of users. I bridge the gap between product strategy and digital security — turning complex, high-stakes challenges into reliable, trusted solutions. Based in Bucharest, Romania.

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💻 Technology

💡 Innovation

🛡️ Cybersecurity

🔬 Researcher

White Hat Technology

CyberSkill

CyberShield

About me

Where product leadership meets cybersecurity

Product management and cybersecurity don't usually sit in the same room. Over nearly two decades, I've built a career precisely in that gap — designing digital products on one side, testing their resilience on the other.

At White Hat Technology, I lead cybersecurity audits, penetration tests, and physical security assessments for public institutions and private companies across Romania. Alongside that, I develop AI voice agent solutions — conversational systems deployed in public sector contexts, built to Romanian-language and GDPR standards.

I founded and lead CyberShield, Romania's non-profit association for cybersecurity education, and coordinate CyberSkill.ro, a national training platform. I participate in Locked Shields (NATO CCDCOE) and CyDEx (organized by SRI), evaluate online store security annually as part of the GPeC jury, and hold active OWASP membership.

Outside of tech, I'm a certified GLOCK Club Firearms Instructor.

🇷🇴 Romanian — Native 🇬🇧 English — Proficient 🇮🇹 Italian — Proficient

20+

Years of industry experience

100+

Digital projects delivered

Professional certifications

M+

Monthly users on managed platforms

What I do

A unique blend of skills

From roadmap to release, from architecture to audit — I bring product thinking and security expertise together to ship platforms that perform under pressure and hold up against real-world threats.

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Product Management

End-to-end product lifecycle from discovery to launch. Defining roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and shipping user-centric products that drive business value.

Agile / Scrum Roadmapping SDLC

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Cyber Security

Ethical hacking, ISO/IEC 27001 auditing, OWASP & NIST frameworks. Building trusted, resilient digital environments for both public institutions and private companies.

ISO 27001 OWASP Pen Testing

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Project Management

Leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects with PRINCE2, Waterfall, and Agile Scrum. Reliable on-time, on-budget delivery with full accountability at every phase.

PRINCE2 PMP Waterfall

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Growth & Digital Strategy

Multi-channel growth management spanning product, marketing, CX, and business strategy. Data-driven approach to scaling platforms and unlocking new international markets.

Growth Hacking CRO UX

Career

Work Experience

Two decades. Five companies across three countries. One consistent thread: shipping products people trust and securing the systems they depend on — from startups to national-scale infrastructure.

07 / 2021 — Present

Senior Product Manager

White Hat Technology — Bucharest, RO

Leading product strategy and delivery at a Romanian cybersecurity company specializing in offensive security and tailored software solutions for public institutions and private organizations. Core activity covers penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, physical security audits, and phishing simulation campaigns for city halls, public agencies, and private companies across Romania.

Conducting cybersecurity audits aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and OWASP — covering IT infrastructure, web applications, internal networks, and organizational security posture. Delivering actionable remediation plans and security awareness training tailored to each client's risk profile.

Also leading the development of AI Voice Agents in Romanian — conversational AI solutions for inbound and outbound call automation deployed in public sector institutions, built to GDPR standards on EU-hosted infrastructure.

Penetration Testing Security Audits AI Voice Agents ISO 27001 / NIS2 Phishing Simulations Public Sector

04 / 2022 — 07 / 2024

Product Owner / Head of Product

Ringier Romania — Bucharest, RO

Directed digital platforms for Romania's largest publishing group — Libertatea.ro, GSP, ELLE, VIVA!, and eJobs.ro — with millions of monthly users. Defined product vision, roadmaps, and priorities. Led Agile transformation across teams to reduce time-to-market and improve delivery efficiency.

Agile / Scrum Digital Media Marketplaces Millions of Users

06 / 2014 — 07 / 2021

Digital Platforms Manager

Conversion Marketing — Bucharest, RO

Delivered 100+ digital projects (web, e-commerce, email marketing, mobile apps) for major brands: eMAG, Microsoft, Danone, CyberGhost, MedLife, Banca Transilvania, BRD, UNICEF. Implemented ISO 9001 & ISO/IEC 27001 standards; served as Internal Auditor. Led adoption of PRINCE2 & Agile Scrum.

E-commerce 100+ Projects ISO 27001 PRINCE2 UX Optimization

07 / 2011 — 05 / 2014

Product Marketing Manager

MailUp — Florence, Italy

Managed the full product lifecycle for BeeFree SaaS — one of Europe's leading email marketing and automation platforms. Led product positioning, go-to-market strategy, press briefings, analyst relations, and pricing strategy for enterprise clients across Europe.

SaaS Email Marketing GTM Strategy Italy / International

2005 — 2011

Training & Development Manager / TOPS Compliance Officer

Teleperformance — Romania

Built and led training, development, and compliance programs for one of the world's largest BPO companies. Developed knowledge-transfer systems and led cross-functional training initiatives across hundreds of employees.

Training Compliance BPO Leadership

Portfolio

Notable Projects

Selected initiatives across growth, cybersecurity, product management, and digital platforms.

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CyberShield.org

Founder & President

Live

Founded and leading Romania's non-profit association dedicated to cybersecurity education, organizing national exercises, training programs, and awareness campaigns for public and private sector audiences.

Non-profit Cybersecurity Association

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CyberSkill.ro

Platform Coordinator & President

Live

Built and coordinating Romania's national cybersecurity training platform, developing partnerships with public institutions and private sector companies to promote digital safety education.

Cybersecurity Education National Platform Non-profit

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GPeC Jury

Jury Member — eCommerce Security

Live

Member of the GPeC jury since 2018 — among the top 25 eCommerce experts in Romania — annually auditing the security posture of online stores for Romania's premier eCommerce competition.

Security Audit eCommerce Since 2018

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HackTheZone

Cybersecurity Researcher

Ethical hacking project promoting cybersecurity awareness through hands-on penetration testing exercises and live attack simulations for participants of all skill levels.

Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Training

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2Performant

Growth Manager

Led the Growth Unit division, testing and validating new markets and business approaches for Romania's leading affiliate marketing network.

Growth Affiliate Marketing Market Expansion

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Courier Manager

Growth & Digital Platforms Manager

Opened and adapted the CourierManager SaaS platform for new markets across Asia and Europe, managing end-to-end go-to-market strategy and localization.

SaaS International Expansion Asia / Europe

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Retargeting Biz

Project & Partnership Manager

Developed and managed strategic projects and integrations with major international eCommerce platforms, building long-term partnerships and expanding the company's presence across key European markets.

Partnerships eCommerce International

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Special Rescue Unit

Vice President

Vice President of a specialized search & rescue association focused on locating missing persons, emergency first response, and delivering certified first aid training courses to the community.

Search & Rescue First Aid Non-profit

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GTS Telecom

External Project Manager

Led the full rebuild of gts.ro as an external contractor — managing product delivery, UX strategy, and technical coordination for one of Romania's leading telecommunications infrastructure providers.

Web Rebuild Product Management Telecom

Credentials

Certifications & Memberships

Industry-recognized credentials spanning cybersecurity, project management, RPA, and UX design.

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Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security Management

SRAC CERT · Feb 2020

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Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute · Jan 2016

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PRINCE2 Practitioner

ILX Group · Apr 2012

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UiPath Cyber Security Training

UiPath Academy · Oct 2019

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UiPath Implementation Manager & SAP API Automation

UiPath Academy · Oct 2019

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Mobile User Experience (UX) Design

Interaction Design Foundation · Dec 2018

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OWASP — Active Member

Open Worldwide Application Security Project

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Locked Shields (NATO CCDCOE) & CyDEx (SRI) Participant

NATO CCDCOE · Serviciul Român de Informații

References

What people say

Over 300 people have worked alongside Cristian — across agencies, media groups, and cybersecurity organizations. Here's what some of them remember most.

★★★★★

Cristian is a very competent manager and executive, with an excellent view on most technologies and trends from today's digital marketing landscape. He has strong abilities in managing teams and really good negotiation skills. He's a very nice person with a professional work ethic.

Dorin Boerescu

Co-founder & CEO — 2Performant.com

★★★★★

Cristian is one of the most responsible, loyal and pro-active colleagues I have worked with. He is a great example of creativity, collaboration, respect, self-discipline and fun. For a senior tech-savvy, these qualities are truly priceless.

Noela Zaharia

Professional Coach

★★★★★

I admire him for his unique mix of strong character, strong will and self-discipline. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, in record time if possible. I trust him to add value and fresh insights in all aspects he takes on.

Catalin Butnariu

Credit Manager EMEA — Oracle

★★★★★

Cristian is a very responsible person you can rely on. With know-how across different areas of the internet, he is one of the best to manage a high-scale project involving different types of resources and stakeholders.

Eugen Potlog

Founder & Chief Optimizer — UX Studio

★★★★★

His drive for delivering excellent quality training programs and enthusiasm were an inspiration to me as a trainer. He is highly objective-oriented and very professional in delivering all projects assigned — an asset to any company.

Nicoleta Lazar

Global Talent Development Manager — Teleperformance

★★★★★

No matter the situation, Cristian is the guy you will always want on your team. He combines technical excellence with strong interpersonal skills in a way that's truly rare in this industry.

Andrea Gligor

Head of BI & Data Analysis — eJobs Romania

Cristian Iosub

Where product leadership meets cybersecurity

A unique blend of skills

Product Management

Cyber Security

Project Management

Growth & Digital Strategy

Work Experience

Senior Product Manager

Product Owner / Head of Product

Digital Platforms Manager

Product Marketing Manager

Training & Development Manager / TOPS Compliance Officer

Notable Projects

Certifications & Memberships

Lead Auditor ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security Management

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PRINCE2 Practitioner

UiPath Cyber Security Training

UiPath Implementation Manager & SAP API Automation

Mobile User Experience (UX) Design

OWASP — Active Member

Locked Shields (NATO CCDCOE) & CyDEx (SRI) Participant

Fun facts

What people say

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