SAI VARSHITH
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity and IT professional with expertise in secure application development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and data protection. Proficient in threat modeling, identity and access management (IAM), and secure coding practices, consistently driving the implementation of robust security measures. Currently preparing for CompTIA Security+, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development. Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure solutions that enhance reliability and effectively mitigate risk.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Software Developer
SmartPhoneTrucking LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Engineered secure microservices (Java, Spring Boot) aligned with OWASP Top 10, reducing critical vulnerabilities and improving system resilience by 30%.
- Designed and deployed APIs with robust authentication & authorization on AWS using IAM & VPC, strengthening access control and cutting unauthorized access risks.
- Implemented database encryption and RBAC policies, ensuring compliance with data security standards and reducing incident response time.
- Automated unit and security testing pipelines, which increased development efficiency and improved release cycle speed while enhancing overall system security posture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate software solutions and streamline operations.
- Developed and maintained mobile applications to enhance user experience for trucking logistics.
Research Assistant
UIC
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed a Safety Route Map App with secure API integrations and encrypted data handling, improving application reliability and reducing data exposure risks by 35%.
- Applied threat modeling and Agile CI/CD practices, strengthening the system’s security posture while accelerating feature delivery.
- Integrated privacy principles into development, resulting in a more compliant and user-trustworthy application for real-time routing.
Security Software Developer Intern
Livepin
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed Azure IoT data pipelines with encryption and device authentication, ensuring secure transmission of GPS tracking data and increasing system reliability.
- Conducted firmware security testing and vulnerability reviews, identifying and remediating critical flaws that reduced potential attack vectors by 40%.
- Championed secure coding practices, raising overall code quality and decreasing defect rates across the development team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science with Math minor
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2027
Skills
- Identity and access management
- Security information and event management
- Vulnerability assessment and Risk mitigation
- Proficient in Java, Python, C/C, Dart, and JavaScript
- Skilled in utilizing Spring Boot, React, Django, and Flutter
- Endpoint security and policy development
- Intrusion detection and Firewall management
- Database management expertise - MongoDB, MySQL, etc
- Cloud computing expertise - AWS , Azure
- Monitoring tools: Prometheus and Grafana
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
- McAfee - ePO, ENS
- Splunk 7.x Fundamentals
Timeline
Security Software Developer
SmartPhoneTrucking LLC
05.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
UIC
08.2022 - 05.2023
Security Software Developer Intern
Livepin
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science with Math minor
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of Arizona