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shashank-madan/README.md

Shashank Udyavar Madan

Cybersecurity-Focused Software Engineer | Builder | Collaborator

β€œEvery line of code is a step toward solving a problem.”


πŸ‘‹ About Me

Hi there! I’m a developer and security enthusiast passionate about turning creative ideas into secure products. I thrive in collaborative environments, love building robust systems, and never shy away from a challenging bug or a new learning curve.

  • πŸš€ Always learning – from AI diagnostics to cloud security and beyond
  • πŸ”’ Cybersecurity advocate – CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CC certified
  • 🀝 Collaborative open-source contributor
  • 🌐 Teaching, mentoring, and growing with the tech community
  • πŸ“š Enjoy sci-fi and tech blogs after hours

πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack

Python JavaScript TypeScript C/C++ Go Java React Node.js Flask Django MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL Docker Kubernetes Flutter Git Wireshark


πŸ† Certificates

  • CompTIA Security+ (Mar 2025)
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (Jul 2024)
  • Network & Cybersecurity Specialization, PES University (Jul 2023)

πŸ“š Education

North Carolina State University
Masters in Computer Science, GPA: 4.00/4.00
Aug 2023 – May 2025, Raleigh, NC
Coursework: Software Security, Network Security, Cryptography, DBMS

PES University
Bachelor of Technology, GPA: 3.64/4.00
Aug 2019 – May 2023, Bengaluru, India
Coursework: Information Security, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing


πŸ›‘οΈ Professional Experience

  • Information Security Engineer @ Virufy (Jun 2025 – Present)

    • Securing AI-powered health diagnostic applications using Python, AWS/GCP, Wazuh (SIEM), Prowler, and OWASP Threat Dragon.
    • Conducting vulnerability assessments and enforcing data confidentiality/integrity in cloud and mobile environments.
  • Software Engineer @ One Community Global (Jun 2025 – Present)

    • Full-stack development using the MERN stack for scalable, community-focused web apps.
    • Features: announcements, attendance tracking, progress dashboards; extensive code reviews and cross-team collaboration.
  • Software Engineer @ Zebra Technologies (Jan 2023 – Jul 2023)

    • Engineered secure authentication, authorization, and SSO for cross-platform mobile apps (OAuth 2.0, secure token storage).
    • Built UI automation with Robot Framework, reducing manual testing time and improving workflow reliability.
  • Teaching Assistant, Computer Network Security @ PES University (Aug 2022 – Jan 2023)

    • Led labs on firewalls, penetration testing, and packet sniffing with Wireshark.
    • Mentored students in cryptography, secure protocols, and troubleshooting network security.

πŸ“ Key Skills

  • Languages: Python, C/C++, Java, Go, JavaScript, TypeScript, Dart, SQL, HTML, CSS, PHP
  • Technologies: Flask, Django, Node.js, React.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, GRPC, REST, Wireshark
  • Security Tools: Wazuh (SIEM), Prowler, ZAP, Shodan, SonarQube, OWASP Threat Dragon
  • Practices: Secure code reviews, OAuth 2.0, SSO, RBAC, AES/SHA-256, SAST, DAST, threat modeling (STRIDE, LINDDUN), CI/CD integration, Agile/Scrum

πŸ“« Let’s Connect

Feel free to explore my repos, contribute, or just say hello!
Let’s build secure and scalable things together πŸš€

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  1. FinQuest FinQuest Public

    TypeScript

  2. nirmaljoji/EventFlow.AI nirmaljoji/EventFlow.AI Public

    TypeScript

  3. dollar_bot_SE23 dollar_bot_SE23 Public

    Forked from aditikilledar/dollar_bot_SE23

    Introducing DollarBot: a smart Telegram Bot to track your spending and savings.

    Python

  4. burnout-proj3 burnout-proj3 Public

    Forked from aditikilledar/burnout-proj3

    BURNOUT: A fitness tracking web app for all your workout needs! (As Project 3 from CSC 510 SE)

    HTML

  5. adipai/edugrid adipai/edugrid Public

    Web application for learning management

    TypeScript 3

  6. raftsim raftsim Public

    Forked from LaRuim/raftsim

    Go