Hi, nice to meet you!
I am a computer science student interested software engineering and cybersecurity. I like diving into hands-on experiences such as participating in hackathons or exploring new tools through personal projects. Besides programming, you'll probably find me playing sports, traveling somewhere new or taking photos of nature, I'm always ready to take on new challenges!
January 2026 - April 2026
In this role, a significant part of my day involves writing and optimizing SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server to extract, validate, and update application access data, along with triaging and resolving 20+ issues across enterprise applications by coordinating fixes through our centralized ticketing system. Resolving these issues look very different and some may involve making user access changes across applications, working with other departments to coordinate fixes, or speaking directly with clients.
Beyond day-to-day support, I have collaborated closely with project managers on specialized tasks that follow formal change management processes. For one project for instance, I gathered and documented a comprehensive inventory of servers, databases, and applications to support a SQL database modification effort. For another, I built a complex SQL query to extract specific datasets, which then went through multiple iterations based on various requirements, giving me hands-on experience with change-controlled workflows. I also focus on continuous application improvement through automation, access control enhancements, technical documentation and pre-production testing.
December 2024 - Present
This role involves cross-platform monitoring to identify phishing and impersonation scams targeting our Web3 clients. I also evaluate scam reports, determine the appropriate action path for each, and support takedown efforts through platform-specific requests. Each case looks different; some require coordinating with takedown specialists, others involve working directly with platforms to remove malicious content.
I have also worked on specialized threat monitoring projects for high-profile clients like MetaMask and Phantom Wallet, where I used honeypotting techniques to engage with scammers and gather actionable intelligence. Beyond operational work, I regularly shadow the software engineering team, participate in technical info sessions, and contribute to side projects under their mentorship, including a malicious URL detector that gave me hands-on exposure to building security-focused tools.
July 2024 - October 2025
In this role, I assessed the technical quality of research paper submissions by reviewing the validity of the content and generating detailed reports with remarks and feedback. These reports helped the editorial team determine which submissions were acceptable for publication.
June 2024 - August 2025
I provided one-on-one tutoring to students in grades K-12 for coding, mathematics, and physics, both in-person and virtually. I worked closely with one specific student over an extended period, helping them bridge the gap from middle school to high school level math. This involved creating lesson plans for him, working through problems together, and giving him homework tailored to his needs. Alongside teaching, I handled inquiries about our services and matched customers with tutors based on their specific subject needs.
December 2023 - April 2024
I was selected as one of 200 scholarship recipients from over 2,000 applicants to take part in the DTTP Web Development Program, where I learned and applied web development skills using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I also worked on a capstone project with a team of five to help a non-profit with their web development needs.
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