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Prince Edward Island, Canada

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

- Developed and implemented a novel approach to optimize application throughput using condition-based autoscaling pipeline, resulting in impressive performance gains- Achieved significant reductions in CPU utilization (34\%), event loop lag - Node.js language runtime metric (50\%), garbage collection pauses (60\%), and response time (30\%)- Set up a robust on-premises Kubernetes cluster from scratch, utilized Prometheus and Grafana for in-depth monitoring and insightful data visualization

Course: Software Security- Tutored software security concepts- Clarified complex topics and provided guided problem-solving during office hours - Reviewed and provided insightful feedback on assignments, encouraging students to apply security practices and principles to their coding projects for improved application security- Facilitated group discussions and collaborative activities that encouraged students to explore security threats and ethical considerations, fostering a proactive learning environment

Course: Fundamentals of Info Assurance- Collaborated closely with the course instructor to ensure seamless integration of tutorial content with the overall course curriculum, fostering a cohesive learning experience for students- Designed and delivered tutorial materials that reinforced lecture content, including real-world examples, enhancing students' understanding of the subject matter- Provided individualized support to students during office hours, addressing questions, clarifying complex topics, and guiding them through challenging course materials- Evaluated student performance through assignments and assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement and mastery of key information assurance conceptsTe

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

- Led end-to-end development of critical microservices using SDLC and CI/CD for McAfee's EDR (Enterprise Detection and Response) cybersecurity product, strengthening its Investigation workflow- Streamlined the SDLC tasks, from planning the architecture to coding, testing, and successful deployments, resulting in accelerated project timelines and efficient operations- Demonstrated exceptional troubleshooting skills, resolving 100+ customer escalations and 60+ bugs in a six month period for EDR and MAR (McAfee Active Response) products- Acquired in-depth expertise in developing microservices from scratch and internal unit testing frameworks, facilitating effective knowledge transfer to project team members and fostering collaboration

Bangalore

- Facilitated configuration support for McAfee's Mobile Cloud Security (MMCS) application on Android, ensuring seamless operation and enhanced efficiency- Optimized and implemented essential configuration elements, such as valid client certification checks and client authentication, leading to a remarkable 50\% increase in application efficiency- Automated the time-consuming manual validation process within the application using Selenium, saving valuable time and resources

Chandigarh Area, India

Trained in Java Technology and worked on a project in that organization.

Masters In Computer Science (Thesis Based), Computer Science

Worked on thesis titled "Optimizing Application Throughput with Condition-based Autoscaling and Employing Alternatives to Scaling In/Out".

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Computer Science And Engineering, 3.92/4.0

Core coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Management, Software Engineering, Computer.

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