I am an e-commerce professional with hands-on experience in marketplace operations at eMAG, focused on seller onboarding, account management, pricing, product visibility, and KPI-driven performance optimization. I combine strong data analysis skills with practical know-how in pricing and product visibility to drive revenue and growth. Lately, I have been actively transitioning toward cybersecurity and technical roles, driven by curiosity and hands-on practice. I am currently training in cybersecurity (SOC operations, SIEM tools, log analysis & incident detection, Linux, networking) using TryHackMe and HackTheBox, with a problem-solving mindset and a love for analytical challenges. My goal is to blend e-commerce expertise with technical capabilities to tackle complex problems at the intersection of business operations and cybersecurity. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, turning data into actionable insights, and continuously learning to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Vlad Alexandru Bitanu

I am an e-commerce professional with hands-on experience in marketplace operations at eMAG, focused on seller onboarding, account management, pricing, product visibility, and KPI-driven performance optimization. I combine strong data analysis skills with practical know-how in pricing and product visibility to drive revenue and growth. Lately, I have been actively transitioning toward cybersecurity and technical roles, driven by curiosity and hands-on practice. I am currently training in cybersecurity (SOC operations, SIEM tools, log analysis & incident detection, Linux, networking) using TryHackMe and HackTheBox, with a problem-solving mindset and a love for analytical challenges. My goal is to blend e-commerce expertise with technical capabilities to tackle complex problems at the intersection of business operations and cybersecurity. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, turning data into actionable insights, and continuously learning to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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I am an e-commerce professional with hands-on experience in marketplace operations at eMAG, focused on seller onboarding, account management, pricing, product visibility, and KPI-driven performance optimization. I combine strong data analysis skills with practical know-how in pricing and product visibility to drive revenue and growth. Lately, I have been actively transitioning toward cybersecurity and technical roles, driven by curiosity and hands-on practice. I am currently training in cybersecurity (SOC operations, SIEM tools, log analysis & incident detection, Linux, networking) using TryHackMe and HackTheBox, with a problem-solving mindset and a love for analytical challenges.

My goal is to blend e-commerce expertise with technical capabilities to tackle complex problems at the intersection of business operations and cybersecurity. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, turning data into actionable insights, and continuously learning to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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Language

English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Category Manager DIY at eMag
December 1, 2019 - Present
Evaluates category performance and monitors market changes to identify opportunities and adjust the assortment. Maintains awareness of developments in product development to preserve competitive advantage. Forecasts sales and develops an assortment plan. Collaborates with the stock team to ensure promotions and new lines are delivered on time. Analyzes product positioning and makes data-driven decisions. Reviews sales reports, orders and client demands to meet and exceed targets. Establishes base and promotional pricing and implements promotions.
Seller Development Specialist (Marketplace) at Emag
July 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Trains sellers by phone, Skype or in meetings to operate the eMAG platform and increase revenue and account health indicators. Works daily with Excel files, creating pivot tables and KPI reports. Contacts sellers to help them manage their marketplace accounts. Proposes improvements and analyzes KPI trends to tailor training plans.
iQOS Coach at Philip Morris International
June 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
Identifies and activates new business opportunities across channels and communities. Creates brand awareness for IQOS in the local market. Develops a portfolio of smokers who switch exclusively to the IQOS system. Negotiates and implements partnerships with HORECA locations for the IQOS brand.
Client Partner, Retail at BCR
February 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Account management: develops strong relationships with customers to create win-win outcomes. Proactively promotes and sells bank products and services for individuals and subsidiaries. Acts as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to bank customers.
Business Sales Advisor at VODAFONE
April 1, 2014 - February 28, 2017
Presents and sells Vodafone products and services to SME & SOHO clients. Provides support and information about Vodafone Services to business clients. Maintains professional relationships with high-valued business clients. Acts as account specialist for some SME & SOHO clients.
Sales Representative, Customer Care and Warehouse Administrator at VODAFONE
February 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014
Presents, sells and upsells Vodafone services. Provides information about product features, pricing and terms. Maintains standards and professional behavior. Describes and sells products to achieve target. Prepares daily sales and activity reports. Ensures store has necessary products for activity and Direct Sales Department.
Assistant Operations Manager at CROWNE PLAZA LONDON DOCKLANDS by IHG
May 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Delivers exceptional service to hotel guests, ensures security of premises during night shifts, and maintains quality standards. Maximizes opportunities for repeat visits. Assists with audit procedures and promotes hotel facilities.
Accounts Assistant at GROUPAMA
April 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Assists in processing payments, maintains trackers for pending and processed payments. Interacts with AP by phone and email. Manages petty cash, works with journals and ledgers, assists qualified accountants with audits and financial reports.
Cyber Security Trainee at SkillBrain
April 1, 2026 - Present
Hands-on training in cybersecurity fundamentals, networking, and Linux systems. Practical experience with SOC operations, SIEM tools, log analysis and incident detection. Introduction to pentesting and vulnerability assessment methodologies. Actively practicing on TryHackMe and HackTheBox with multiple rooms completed.
QA Engineer Trainee at Upgrade Internal Academy, eMAG
January 1, 2019 - Present
Completed an 8-month QA program covering manual testing, test case design, test plans, bug reporting, and defect lifecycle management. Introduced to automated testing concepts and tools. Developed SDLC/STLC understanding, regression and exploratory testing, and release validation. Gained hands-on exposure to API testing fundamentals and basic SQL queries for data validation.
Category Manager — DIY / Home & Deco at eMAG
December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2026
Evaluated category performance and monitored market trends to identify growth opportunities and gaps. Maintained competitive positioning by staying up-to-date with product development. Forecasted sales and developed assortment plans aligned with targets. Collaborated with the stock team to ensure promotions and new product launches. Analyzed product positioning and data signals to optimize the portfolio and meet revenue targets. Defined base and promotional pricing across three markets.
Client Partner, Retail BCR at BCR
February 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Managed individual client accounts with a focus on building strong, long-term relationships. Proactively promoted and sold banking products and services to individual clients and business subsidiaries. Served as the primary point of contact for all client-specific matters.
Sales Representative, Customer Care & Warehouse Administrator at Vodafone
February 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014
Sold and upsold Vodafone services, provided customer support, and maintained quality standards. Produced daily sales reports and managed store inventory for retail and direct sales operations.

Education

Master Degree in European Economy at Academy of Economic Studies
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Academy of Economic Studies, School of Finance, Insurance, Banks and Stock Markets
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Master Degree in European Economy at Academy of Economic Studies
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Academy of Economic Studies, School of Finance, Insurance, Banks and Stock Markets
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Master's Degree — European Economy at Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree — Economics (Finance, Insurance, Banking & Capital Markets) at Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Python Programming (Python 3) certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Internal Development & Evolution program @eMag (QA Engineer & mySQL)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
ALISON Financial Certificate in Accounting - Receivables and Payables
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
JavaScript – jQuery (CSS -HTML) certificates
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Project Management Essentials certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Python Programming (Python 3) certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Internal Development & Evolution program @eMag (QA Engineer & mySQL)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
QlikView & Tableau
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
SAP & FSCM - finance/accounting/OTC processes
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
ALISON Financial Certificate in Accounting - Receivables and Payables
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
JavaScript – jQuery (CSS -HTML)
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Project Management Essentials certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026
Python Programming (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
Project Management Essentials (Udemy)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
QA Engineer — eMAG Upgrade Academy
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
ALISON Financial Certificate in Accounting
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026
JS/HTML/CSS (NaQ)
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment