About
Security Engineer with a strong focus on building automation, securing infrastructure, and integrating AI into modern security operations. With a background in Computer Science and minors in Mathematics and Business Analytics, I bring a well-rounded, analytical approach to solving complex security challenges.
Over the past year, I've led the development of tools and systems across areas like vulnerability management, threat detection, secret scanning, and cloud security. Often using Python, GCP, and modern LLM frameworks in my tool belt. I also manage and mentor junior team members, driving innovation while fostering growth in others.
I'm particularly passionate about AI in Security, Infra/Product Security, and empowering lean security teams through intelligent automation. Whether it's building internal APIs, deploying secure bots, or researching emerging threat vectors, I aim to combine technical depth with practical impact.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where experimentation, ownership, and continuous learning are encouraged. My long-term goal is to grow into a leadership role that bridges technical excellence with strategic decision-making.
Work Experience
Security Engineer
Worked on securing the Cyera Infrastructure and Application using various open-source tools and technologies. Key accomplishments:
- Built and containerized a security bot on GCR to automate security tasks and detections, significantly reducing routine manual work for engineers and saving money
- Designed and implemented an AWS RDS PostgreSQL database with encryption at rest and in transit to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with best data protection standards
- Developed and maintained tools, scripts, and platforms for enhanced security observability and control
Open-Source Contributor
Contributed security-focused improvements to open source projects. Key accomplishments:
- Developed a CI/CD pipeline for an open-source application, ensuring builds are tested across Linux, Mac, and Windows platforms, enhancing efficiency and reliability
- Contributed to PearAI's Server and Submodule, integrating key features like Anthropic support, Gemini support, and applying Secure Software Engineering practices. Integrated ML fail-safe measures to ensure sleek user experience
- Performed code reviews and maintained best practices for managing a large GitHub repository, ensuring robust and secure coding standards
Information Security Intern
Implemented secure infrastructure automation practices for AWS deployments. Key accomplishments:
- Automated end-to-end deployment utilizing Ansible and Terraform to deploy AWS infrastructure using GitHub Actions, implementing robust security through AWS Security Groups and using GitHub Actions secrets management
- Led the migration of a Hack app from development to production using IaC, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security that showcases production-ready configurations
- Implemented Security Stack monitoring dashboard utilizing scheduled GitHub Actions workflows that refreshed Docker Soaker dashboard using Python scripts
Education
B.S. in Computer Science; Minor: Mathematics, Business Analytics