Octav-Alexandru Baciu
Newham
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in systems administration, networking, and cybersecurity foundations. Proficient in managing Linux and Windows environments, including virtualization and EFI/BIOS configurations. Demonstrates strong hardware knowledge, particularly with Apple devices, and excels in software deployment and scripting. Experienced in digital media production with a focus on music production and creative workflows. Adept at technical documentation for IT support plans and network configurations. Trained in customer-focused sales techniques with a deep understanding of vape products and retail operations. A fast learner who bridges technical knowledge into sales-friendly communication, passionate about technology and customer experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sales Associate - Vape Products
Mystic City LTD
London, Newham
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled cash transactions accurately to avoid discrepancies.
- Coordinated with suppliers ensuring timely delivery of goods.
- Conducted market research identifying emerging consumer trends.
- Boosted brand awareness for raising sales performance.
- Assisted shoppers with product selection for improved buying experience.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures ensuring compliance at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current promotions and discounts to inform customers appropriately.
- Created visually appealing merchandise displays attracting more foot traffic into the store.
Exams Officer (Vocational)
ELATT
London, Haggerston
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked closely with teaching staff to plan revision sessions leading to improved student performance.
- Coordinated invigilation rota, ensuring sufficient coverage for all examinations.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained calm under pressure whilst dealing with unpredictable situations or emergencies during exams.
Education
GCSEs - Computer Science
Eastlea Community School
London 09.2017 - 06.2022
GCSEs - English
Eastlea Community School
London 09.2017 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Eastea Community School
London 09.2017 - 06.2022
BTEC Level 2 - Information Technology
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
London 09.2022 - 05.2023
BTEC Level 3 - Information Techology
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
London 09.2023 - 05.2025
Skills
Technical & IT Skills
- Systems Administration: Proficient in managing Linux (especially Arch) and Windows environments, including dual-boot setups, EFI/BIOS configs, and virtualization via QEMU/KVM, libvirt, VMware
- Networking & Troubleshooting: Hands-on with PXE boot, rEFInd/netbootxyz, configuring NAT bridges, and diagnosing hardware/driver conflicts across macOS, Linux, and Windows systems
- Cybersecurity Foundations: Strong understanding of system hardening, virtualization isolation (VM-level security), and network-based troubleshooting Long-standing passion for cyber defense and digital security frameworks
- Hardware Knowledge: Deep hands-on experience with Apple hardware (Mac Pro, MacBook Pro—including Boot ROM flashing, thermal tuning, NVMe upgrades, and eGPU/thunderbolt configs) Extremely comfortable working with all types of system hardware—OEM or custom-built—including motherboard-level diagnostics, component swaps, and performance optimization across desktops, laptops, and servers
- Software Deployment & Scripting: Experience with shell scripting, system-level package installs (pacman/yay/dpkg), package restoration via txt manifests, and Git-based package handling
- Digital Media Production: 7 years of music production with FL Studio, asset deployment for brand marketing, plugin configuration, and GPU-accelerated creative workflows (Premiere Pro, OBS, AE plugins)
- Technical Documentation: Able to document IT support plans, risk matrices, and network/storage configurations for business or academic purposes
- Customer-Focused Sales: Trained in high-conversion sales techniques, including upselling, cross-selling, and customer profiling
- Product Knowledge Expert: In-depth technical understanding of vape devices, components (coils, tanks, battery types), maintenance, and regulatory guidance
- Retail Operations: Managed POS systems, customer interactions, and general shop upkeep with a consultative approach
- Communication & Education: Effectively explained technical product features to diverse customer bases, helping them make informed purchases
- Team Contribution: Fast learner who adapted to retail environment with limited experience and quickly became a trusted product advisor
- Fast learner and self-driven problem solver
- Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail (especially in hardware/software debugging)
- Passionate about both technology and customer experience
- Able to bridge technical knowledge into sales-friendly communication
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
Russian
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking – Passionate about system security, exploit analysis, and defensive configurations across Linux and Windows platforms.
- Computer Hardware & Custom Systems – Enthusiastic about building, modifying, and optimizing both Apple and PC hardware (including custom cooling, storage arrays, and performance tuning).
- Music Production – 7+ years as a music producer under the alias AOBVR; credited with multiple Gold and Platinum RIAA awards, with strong proficiency in FL Studio and sound design.
- Creative Technology – Interest in combining art and tech through video editing, visualizers, interactive web design, and plug-in manipulation.
- Linux & Open-Source Projects – Regularly experimenting with Arch-based distributions, custom kernels, virtualization, and scripting for automation or performance.
- Entrepreneurial Projects – Actively building a personal brand and e-commerce setup for beat licensing and creative service distribution.
- Networking & Virtualization – Enjoy configuring advanced networking setups (PXE, VLAN, NAT bridges) and spinning up test labs using QEMU/KVM and libvirt.
- Media & Tech Culture – Enjoy following trends in visual tech (Veo, generative AI, DAWs, live visuals), retro computing, and system internals.
Accomplishments
- 5× Platinum RIAA Awards – Recognized for music production work on tracks that achieved Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), each surpassing 1 million units in sales/streams.
- 7× Gold RIAA Awards – Contributed as a producer to multiple tracks awarded Gold status by the RIAA, each exceeding 500,000 units in sales/streams.
- Work includes collaborations with high-profile artists such as ODETARI, with placements on major platforms and consistent commercial success across streaming services.
Certification
- TEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Information Technology – Grade: DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit)
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Information & Creative Technology – Grade: DM (Distinction, Merit)
- GCSE Computer Science – Grade: G7
- GCSE Mathematics – Grade: G5
- GCSE English Language – Grade: G5
Timeline
Exams Officer (Vocational)
ELATT
01.2024 - 03.2024
BTEC Level 3 - Information Techology
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
09.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Associate - Vape Products
Mystic City LTD
06.2023 - 06.2024
BTEC Level 2 - Information Technology
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
09.2022 - 05.2023
GCSEs - Computer Science
Eastlea Community School
09.2017 - 06.2022
GCSEs - English
Eastlea Community School
09.2017 - 06.2022
GCSEs - Mathematics
Eastea Community School
09.2017 - 06.2022
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