Anna Karadjian

ICI Bucharest focuses on creating advanced communication solutions that ensure resilience and interoperability in the face of current challenges, integrating distributed technologies and self-sovereign digital identity concepts for increased security and personal control over data through the "Resilient and interoperable communication systems based on distributed technologies and self-sovereign digital identity (RoDID)”. Main objectives: • Development of resilient and interoperable communication systems • Implementation of distributed technologies for greater security and efficiency • Promoting self-sovereign digital identity to protect user data Learn more about this initiative and its impact on the future of communications: https://lnkd.in/dww5j7Pz #ICIBuchareat #FutureTech #innovation #research #resilientcommunications #distributedtechnologies #digitalidentity #RoDiD #digitaltransformation

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Net PC IT commandos team recently accomplished the development of desktop systems for one of the largest governmental institutions in Poland. 🚀. 👉In collaboration with our partner, we forged a cutting-edge information management platform meticulously crafted to suit their unique requirements. The primary goal of this project was to conceptualize, implement, and provide ongoing support for an advanced data management system. 👉This governmental institution wields significant influence in the realms of popular science, research, and education in Poland and Central Europe. Our system facilitates the seamless sharing and storage of data, programs, and other materials pertinent to the rich history and diverse societies of specific regions within Poland. 👉For an in-depth exploration of the details behind this implementation, please find the link provided in the first comment. 🔥 #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #dedicateddevelopers #desktopapplications #dataanalytics #database

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From June 21 to June 23, the ETHKyiv | Hackathon took place in Kyiv. Our colleagues Diana Zozulia and @Tkachuk Khrystyna from 4IRE Group 4IRE participated in it. The Khrystyna's team won the hackathon, and we congratulate her on this achievement.    Here are some more details about what Khrystyna's team worked on and how they managed to win. "During the hackathon, my team and I developed a project called BunnBattle. BunnBattle is a PvP on-chain game built in the telegram bot. BunnBattle integrates zk-SNARKs to create a secure and fair version of the classic Battleship game. The project aims to demonstrate how zk-SNARKs can be used to ensure fairness and privacy in PvP games. We used libraries like Circom and Snarkjs to implement the zk-SNARK logic. Zero-knowledge proofs prove a game board's validity and move without revealing additional information. Board creation and move verification via proofs ensure no cheating and maintain game state privacy."

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Today we invite you to watch a recording of Contributed Talks from the ML in PL 2023 conference, where Piotr Januszewski talked about the "Mastering MLops at a reasonable scale at allegro".  https://lnkd.in/dEysRRKi In today's competitive e-commerce landscape, Allegro is constantly seeking ways to harness the power of Machine Learning (ML) efficiently. Central to our efforts is the challenge of building ML pipelines that can deliver personalized recommendations to our vast user base. This presentation will share our journey in mastering these pipelines at a scale that's both practical and impactful. While the world of ML offers many tools, working at a "Reasonable Scale" has its hurdles. Unlike tech giants with virtually limitless resources, most enterprises don't have the luxury of processing billions of data points daily, hiring endless talent, or leveraging infinite computing power. At Allegro, we have to be smart with our resources. We often face challenges like ensuring consistent data quality across diverse sources, managing the intricacies of deployment without the luxury of vast dedicated teams, or the need to make quick recommendations with the computing power we have available. Adapting to new ML techniques while keeping our systems efficient is a constant balancing act. This talk will dive deep into the challenges of doing ML at a reasonable scale. Through Allegro's experiences, we aim to show that with the right strategies, even mid-sized operations can achieve great ML outcomes. Piotr graduated with honors his engineering and master's degrees in computer science at the Politechnika Gdańska. He is a research engineer in the Machine Learning Research team at Allegro, where he works on the application of reinforcement learning for recommendation systems. At the same time, he is conducting research for his PhD in deep reinforcement learning at the Politechnika Gdańska. During his scientific career, he had the opportunity to, among others, cooperate with the VGG group at the University of Oxford on the "Toddler-Inspired Active Representation Learning" project and prepared materials and conducted classes on "Reinforcement Learning" at the Uniwersytet Warszawski. While working at Intel Corporation, Piotr also gained experience in implementing drivers for general-purpose computing on Intel GPUs and implementing libraries for Intel's deep learning accelerators. Privately, he is interested in science in general, and space exploration in particular. He likes hard sci-fi movies and books, post-apocalyptic, detective stories, but also space-opera novels. In his free time, he runs, bikes, snowboards, and watches the stars through his Newtonian telescope.

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Staff shortage in the IT environment: how critical is the scale of the problem? Computerra published an article about how Russia is overcoming the shortage of IT specialists. HR Director of Telecom birzha Katerina Smirnova gave comments to the publication. The magazine’s experts cite statistics: - In 2023, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation estimated the shortage of IT specialists at 500-700 thousand people. - 98% of experts consider the shortage of personnel to be the main barrier to the development of the IT market. - The market is experiencing problems with the quality of training - its level is low in the regions. - There is only one resume per Senior vacancy. - 34% of employers note an increase in candidate expectations by 10-30%, 23% of companies noted an increase of 30-50%, 6% - by 50-80%. 40% of employers are not ready to follow growing salary expectations, 11% of companies are ready to increase salaries, and 15% make decisions individually. Katerina Smirnova noted that increasing salaries is necessary in order to maintain the motivation and productivity of the team, to focus on creating a competitive remuneration package that includes both financial and non-financial motivators. Also, the HR Director of Telecom birzha emphasized: “Previously, it took an average of 3-4 weeks to process an offer, now this period has increased to 6-8 weeks.” This trend is confirmed by the analysis of the authors of the article: experts share that 67% of employers reported a twofold increase in the time it takes to search for candidates, and the average period for filling vacancies on the market has increased to 50 days. You can find out how else the problem of attracting employees is being solved at Telecom birzha and other companies, and also read the full text of the article here: https://vk.cc/cCMYkM If you are looking for a company that will appreciate you as a professional and allow you to show your potential, go to the Career section on the Telecom birzha website: https://cirex.ru/career

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This week we had the stage at #CyberChess2024 in Riga to present #EUCyberNet and discuss challenges and success stories in building cyber community. As our Training and Services Lead Lauri Aasmann explained, the gaps in digital capacity can be bridged in several ways: ☑️ Governments must be empowered with knowledge and tools to protect their digital infrastructures; ☑️ Communities must be helped on raising awareness of cyber risks; ☑️ International cooperation and collaboration is the key since cyberspace goes beyond borders. Building cyber resilience doesn’t go without challenges either, especially those of future threats such as artificial intelligence. This was also one of the central topics at #CyberChess2024, too. While the AI offers solutions and poses threats, it’s clear that the future of digital resilience is shaped by AI: AI is not a solution to all problems nor the source of all threats, but future belongs to those who can utilise AI the smartest.

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We are excited to share the report of our research with our partner Sensika Technologies, presented at the Sofia Information Integrity Forum. Our work introduces the concept of "Day Zero Narratives" - examining how initial digital responses in the first 24 hours of a crisis shape public perception and response. Using the Southport incident as a case study, the report explores: 🔹 Narrative Formation: How stories about the stabbings emerged and evolved in the crucial first hours 🔹 Platform Architecture: X's algorithmic influence on narrative surfacing and amplification 🔹 Digital-Physical Cascade: The transition from online narratives to offline action 🔹 Asymmetric Dynamics: Understanding why certain narratives gain rapid traction while others remain subdued Key insights include: 📈 Engagement Patterns: A significant portion of Day Zero misinformation was driven by reposts, with the X platform's algorithm favoring intense reposts. This led to a feedback loop, where reshared false narratives gained traction, contributing to unrests. 🤖 Fringe Accounts: Our analysis highlights the asymmetric influence of fringe accounts, which, despite having small follower bases, generated substantial engagement. These accounts were pivotal in disseminating false claims about the identity of the attacker, illustrating how minor players can manipulate public discourse during critical moments, due mainly to algorithmic dynamics on social media platforms. This research is foundational to our ongoing work with our partners developing next-generation narrative monitoring tools and countermeasures for the Balkan region. More insights coming soon as our work progresses. #DayZeroNarratives #InformationIntegrity #DigitalResilience #CrisisResponse #CIDC #Sensika

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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗰'𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 We are glad to announce that CypSec's 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 has evolved into an international initiative, bringing together a diverse team of dedicated security professionals and researchers from around the world! With the addition of strong partners from Serbia and the United States, this global collaboration now includes passionate experts and engineers spanning more than six countries. We are jointly refining and enhancing the service to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before they can impact critical systems. Back in March, we already shared a glimpse of the initial foundation of our fuzzing service. Since then, the collaborative effort of our partners and in-house engineers, supported by Daria Fediai and Guido Schenone, has pushed the service forward in ways that embody precision and innovation. This December, we’re excited to unveil the fully integrated system and showcase the additional features that this partnership has helped bring to life so far. A special thank-you to Zoran Lojpur and Futaba_Webs for their expertise and dedication to this journey with us. Their contributions and insights has proven to be invaluable for us. It’s a privilege to collaborate with such outstanding professionals who are as passionate about cybersecurity as we are. #Cybersecurity #Fuzzing #Collaboration #DiversityInTech #Innovation #ProactiveSecurity #Business #Startup #Tech #Technology #Management

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We continue to present the cybersecurity startups that will represent Ukraine at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit. Cyber Unit Technologies - CyberUnit.Tech is a cyber security training platform that helps organizations develop skills and knowledge in this important area. Thanks to innovative solutions, Cyber ​​Unit Technologies makes learning more efficient and accessible. The platform offers modern training methods that allow you to master the necessary skills to protect against cyber threats quickly. The startup sets before itself such values ​​as quality of education, innovation, accessibility, and reliability. Cyber ​​Unit Technologies is committed to providing its customers with the best training opportunities by equipping them with the tools to combat today's cyber threats. USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity and Ukrainian bridge , with the support of UNIT.City , organize cybersecurity startups' participation in the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit.

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Wow, what a journey! 10 years ago, tassos.gr started as a simple side project with just one Joomla extension. Fast forward a decade, and we’ve grown into a trusted name in the Joomla community with over 1.5M downloads, €1M in revenue, and 6 powerful products. It wasn't easy. Some days made me want to throw my laptop out the window, doubts made me wonder if I was in over my head, and moments where giving up seemed like the only option. But with each challenge came invaluable lessons: • No commitment, no depth. • Problems are usually more complicated than they seem, but the best solutions are always simpler than expected. • A mistake repeated more than once? That’s not a mistake anymore — it's a decision. The biggest lesson? Listening to users. Chatting with people from all over the world has taught me patience, fresh perspectives and made me a better developer (and human!). Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/d_ahhpPv

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As the Net PC IT commandos team, we are excited about the successful completion of one of our projects: the development of desktop systems for one of Poland's largest governmental institutions. 🚀 👉 In close collaboration with our partner, we have orchestrated the creation of a state-of-the-art information management platform, tailored to meet the institution's specifications. 👉Our mission was: to conceptualize, execute, and maintain a data management system that would integrate into their operations. 👉This governmental entity holds a paramount position in the fields of popular science, research, and education across Poland and Central Europe. 👉Our solution serves as the cornerstone for facilitating the effortless exchange and secure storage of vital data, programs, and resources crucial to understanding the rich tapestry of history and diverse societies within specific regions of Poland. For a comprehensive dive into this implementation, please refer to the link provided in the first comment. 🔥 #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #dedicateddevelopers #desktopapplications #dataanalytics #database

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🔌 The National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) was notified, during the early hours of December 9th, 2024, of a cyberattack against Electrica Group services. 🧑🏻‍💻 Specialists from the DNSC, alongside other experts from other Romanian authorities, arrived at the location to offer support in remediation of the problem, as well as to investigate the incident, which was identified as a ransomware attack. 💻 Based on preliminary data, the critical systems used for electricity transportation were not affected and remain functional. As the investigation is currently ongoing, no further details can be shared at this time. 🤝 ⚡ We underline the urgency and necessity of developing a sectorial CSIRT for the energy sector, as additional and specialized capacity. #DNSC #cybersecurity #incident #ransomware #Romania

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Are you interested in the upcoming EU Digital Identity Wallet? Please join the panel discussion "Identity in the Digital Age: Towards the EU Digital Identity Wallet" at 12:30 local time on December 5th at Digitalbazaar in Riga. The link to the event page is in the comments. #identity #digitaltrust #ssi #eudigitalidentitywallet #eu #trust #cybersecurity

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We’re thrilled to share that Dmitry Markov, CEO of VisionLabs, delivered a compelling keynote at the DSC Europe Conference 2024 in Belgrade. The presentation, titled "From Banks to Smart Cities: How Biometric Technologies Are Shaping Tomorrow's Landscape", captivated the audience with insights into cutting-edge advancements in biometric technology. Key highlights included: - The transformative role of facial recognition in industries like finance, healthcare, and transportation. - Innovations in fraud prevention through advanced liveness detection and anti-spoofing technologies. - VisionLabs’ groundbreaking contributions to building smarter, safer cities with real-time analytics and AI-powered systems. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the DSC Europe organizers for their warm hospitality and for hosting this inspiring event. It’s always an honor to engage with the vibrant AI and data science community. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together! #AI #DataScience #DSCEurope2024 #VisionLabs

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In recent years, Romania has emerged as a powerhouse for nearshore IT partnerships, and at Inventiff, we’re here to make sure your projects are in the best hands 🤝. We’re not just developers – we’re your partners in growth 🚀. When you work with us, you get a team that cares about your success as much as you do. We’re here to help you solve challenges, bring fresh ideas 💡, and deliver solutions that make a real impact. From concept to completion, we handle every step of your project 🛠️ so you can focus on what matters most to you. And with our expertise in the latest trends, like AI 🤖 and product engineering, you can trust that we’re always a step ahead. Inventiff. ／Creative digital solutions. is about more than just delivering results – it’s about building lasting partnerships that drive real value. If you’re looking for a team that’s dedicated, forward-thinking, and ready to bring your vision to life, let’s connect 🌐. #Inventiff #NearshorePartner #RomaniaTech #InnovationTogether #PartnerInGrowth

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