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• Leading risk assessments and threat modeling with various security frameworks, enhancing application security and supporting internal compliance.• Collaborating on network security initiatives, establishing controls and best practices, and assisting internal services in aligning with security standards.• Conducting comprehensive API audits and validation testing to ensure secure system interactions and reinforce overall security posture. • Providing expert consultancy on infrastructure and security practices, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to standards like GDPR.

• Worked on the development of APIs using Python, Django, and Django Rest Framework, embedding advanced security measures to preempt vulnerabilities.• Directed the design of user interface elements using Vue.js and JavaScript, integrating secure coding practices to enhance front-end security.• Identified and resolved security-related bugs, boosting application performance and scalability while ensuring robust user data protection.• Engaged in security-focused code reviews, promoting a culture of secure coding and contributing to the establishment of team-wide security guidelines.• Played a key role in various engineering initiatives, prioritizing application security to improve system integrity and build user trust.

PhishLens has been acquired by dmarcian. • Founded PhishLens, a cybersecurity company specializing in phishing detection and mitigation, providing insights and a platform to research, analyze, and combat cyber threats.• Developed and refined the PhishLens processing and identification mechanism through extensive analysis of spam and phishing content, significantly enhancing its accuracy and effectiveness in phishing detection.• Utilized advanced API integrations to push verified phishing detections to Google Safe Browsing, enhancing web security and protecting a wide user base from emerging cyber threats.• Recognized as a top contributor to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) with the highest accuracy in phishing detection, significantly contributing to global cybersecurity efforts.

• Conducted in-depth research on phishing trends, sharing vital findings with APWG, which contributed to a broader understanding of phishing tactics and preventive measures.• Analyzed a vast array of spam content to further develop and enhance the PhishLens processing and identification mechanism, significantly improving its accuracy and reliability.• Processed and verified unconfirmed phishing page reports from APWG, transforming them into accurate phishing detections, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of phishing countermeasures.• Recognized as a top contributor to APWG, achieving the highest accuracy in phishing detection and significantly contributing to the global fight against cyber threats.

• Supported the modernization of backend infrastructure for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), significantly enhancing inter-agency communication.• Enhanced the backend testing suite through automation, streamlining test parsing, and optimizing result delivery, which led to increased efficiency in the testing and deployment process.• Provided technical consultancy on infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance, contributing to the overall robustness and efficiency of the systems.• Regularly conducted research on the latest industry trends and technologies, integrating innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

• Pioneered automation processes to enhance the detection of phishing and other cyber threats, significantly increasing detection rates while minimizing false positives.• Automation enhancements led to collaborations with major companies, contributing to a notable increase in revenue.• Played a key role in software maintenance, ensuring smooth and efficient system operations.• Assisted with general tasks and collaborated across teams to fine-tune software solutions, enhancing overall project efficacy.

• Conducted thorough analysis of client web referral logs and spam emails, effectively detecting phishing activities.• Collaborated with domain owners, registrars, and ISPs to mitigate phishing sites, ensuring prompt and effective response to security threats.• Actively engaged with organizations like the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), staying abreast of the latest anti-phishing strategies and emerging trends.

• Conducted thorough analysis of client web referral logs and spam emails, effectively detecting phishing activities.• Collaborated with domain owners, registrars, and ISPs to mitigate phishing sites, ensuring prompt and effective response to security threats.• Actively engaged with organizations like the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), staying abreast of the latest anti-phishing strategies and emerging trends.