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Virgola
AI & Cybersecurity Student @ University of Udine X University of Klagenfurt.
Go enthusiast & CTF player @ Madrhacks
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Who I Am

I’m a Master’s student in Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity, pursuing a double degree between the University of Udine and the University of Klagenfurt. I’m fascinated by how distributed systems and networked infrastructures can stay resilient, reliable, and secure, even in adversarial conditions.

What I Do

I thrive close to the system layer. My hands-on experience includes:

  • Building communication drivers and experimenting with mesh networking
  • Automating infrastructure and orchestrating complex deployments
  • Tackling CTF challenges and solving security problems in competitive environments

Most of my projects use Go and Python, but I also dive into C and Linux-based system programming when the task demands it.

Highlights & Achievements

  • CyberChallenge.IT 2024: 3rd place in the local competition and national finalist representing my university
  • MadrHacks: Active contributor to one of Italy’s top ethical hacking teams
  • Web Tutor: Guiding new participants and sharing knowledge in training sessions

What I’m Exploring

I’m constantly expanding my toolkit in areas like:

  • Container orchestration and infrastructure-as-code
  • GPU computing and scalable, high-performance systems
  • Security-focused system design and real-world resiliency experiments

I love turning theory into working systems, whether it’s a robust distributed network, a custom driver, or an automated deployment pipeline.