I am a graduate of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, with a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Systems and Technologies, and I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity at Transilvania University of Brașov. My academic background combines engineering fundamentals with a growing focus on secure and reliable software systems.
I am particularly interested in front-end and application development, where I enjoy transforming complex requirements into clean, structured, and user-friendly interfaces. Alongside UI development, I have a strong interest in cybersecurity topics such as ethical hacking, security testing, and understanding how vulnerabilities can emerge at both application and infrastructure levels.
Throughout my studies and personal projects, I have worked with multiple programming languages and technologies, ranging from low-level concepts to modern web and mobile frameworks. I value continuous learning, practical experimentation, and hands-on projects as the best way to strengthen my technical skills.
I am motivated, collaborative, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset. I am eager to apply my knowledge in real-world environments, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow professionally while working alongside experienced engineers.
Projects I built — focused on clean UI, solid logic, and real-world functionality.
Responsive portfolio built with semantic HTML, modern CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. Focused on clean UI, accessible navigation (keyboard support, meaningful labels), and clear presentation of projects and skills. The website is automatically built and deployed via GitHub Pages (deploy from the main branch), enabling fast updates on each push.
Cross-platform mobile app for iOS and Android focused on private media sharing and event-based access. Built a modern, smooth UI with animated transitions and tab-based navigation. Authentication is secured using JWT and two-factor authentication (2FA). Private photo galleries are synchronized via a custom Node.js microservice, with additional integrations through custom WordPress plugins.
Native iOS task-management application focused on productivity. Implemented core flows for creating, editing, and deleting tasks, with a clean and intuitive interface aligned with iOS design guidelines.
Hands-on security practice through mini-labs and Capture The Flag challenges. Focused on understanding common web vulnerabilities in controlled environments, solving challenges across web exploitation, cryptography, forensics, and reverse engineering, and documenting methodologies through notes and write-ups.
I made an internal-style management application designed for a small company environment. The system features a React (Vite) frontend and a Node.js/Express backend exposing a RESTful API. Core functionality includes user and product/client management, reporting workflows, and basic administration features. Data is currently persisted using structured JSON storage, with a planned migration to a database-based solution for scalability.
Work experience and continuous learning in frontend and cybersecurity.
Working in a professional environment where I developed strong collaboration and communication skills, learned to follow structured processes, and improved my ability to troubleshoot issues and deliver results under real-world constraints.
Alongside my work, I actively build skills through courses and hands-on learning, focusing on both software development and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Currently following a structured frontend training program with focus on modern web fundamentals, tooling, and best practices, while building practical projects and improving my development workflow.
Email: horvathdaiana@yahoo.com
Location: Cluj • Brașov