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Who am I?

         My name is Vasileios (Bill) Sanaidis, and I am currently pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity and Networks. Motivated by a strong personal interest, I have also chosen to pursue a minor in Artificial Intelligence. I maintain a GPA of 3.47 on a 4.0 scale and since the first semester at the college maintain the merit scholarship.


Experience

          RTIN Cybersecurity Lab — Deree / 01-2026 - Present

                        Role: Cybersecurity Researcher (Work-Study)

                        I am a cybersecurity researcher at the Research, Technology and Innovation Network (RTIN) Cybersecurity Lab at Deree — The American College of Greece. The focus of my research is on how secure personal information at social media are. How can malicious actors automate the process of data gathering via web scraping technologies in order to perform social engineering attacks and not only. For more information contact me via "Contact me"


          RTIN Cybersecurity Lab — Deree / 09-2025 - 12-2025

                       Role: Cybersecurity Researcher (Work-Study)

                        I am a cybersecurity researcher at the Research, Technology and Innovation Network (RTIN) Cybersecurity Lab at Deree — The American College of Greece. The lab is part of ACG's strategic R&I initiative, focusing on impactful cybersecurity research addressing critical challenges in information security. My work involves hands-on research in a professional lab environment, contributing to projects aligned with the lab's mission of combining academic research with real-world cybersecurity solutions. My focus of research was on the security of ".so" files and how to further secure them in order to prevent malicious actors gaining access to the program's source code. Being part of Dr. Bakas' and Dr. Vavousis' research team was an exciting experience. For more information contact me via "Contact me"


          Make-A-Wish Greece / 07-2025 - 11-2025

                       Role: IT Helpdesk/Support Volunteer

                        As an IT Helpdesk & Support Volunteer, I ensured the seamless operation of complex technological environments. My responsibilities included managing Microsoft 365 ecosystems, overseeing Cloud and NAS server security and backups, and maintaining network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, VPN, and firewalls). I specialized in hardware diagnostics, technical troubleshooting, and providing direct support to end-users to optimize daily productivity. For more information contact me via "Contact me"


Certifications

   Michigan ECPE

   Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

   Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certified (AZ-900)

  Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

   Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)


Work in Progress Achieved! (Certified)

Studies

  BSc Cybersecurity and Networks     (Estimated: Spring 2026)

  Minor Artificial Intelligence     (Estimated: Spring 2026)


Skills

  Teamwork   ,    Problem Solving   ,    Critical Thinking   ,    Customer Service  


Skills Level


Python  
Networks   
Web Developing   
JavaScript   
Rasa   
Flask   
SQL   
Microsoft 365   
Linux
Penetration Testing
Artificial Intelligence & ML
Windows