Overview
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Education
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Additional Information
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Aarnav Lakhanpal

Halifax

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Security Engineer

Tulip
Kitchener, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted static application security testing on a production-level codebase, addressing vulnerabilities.
  • Created a test box for pen testing, providing a safe and reusable environment for product testing.
  • Developed Python scripts for GitLab automation, including log importation into the Google Cloud BigQuery database and formatting data.
  • Utilized the Google Cloud Platform, contributing to certificate renewals.
  • Addressed GitLab importing issues for internal tools, conducted a thorough investigation, and collaborated with the team for a successful resolution.
  • Participated in on-call rotations, handling interrupts.
  • Performed cleanup of lambda functions and worked with AWS Lambdas and Google Cloud functions in GCP, which helped reduce costs for the team.
  • Strategizing plans to deploy zonal ingressway deployments.
  • Executed dynamic tests leveraging the capabilities of Burp Suite.
  • Enhanced security measures with internal pen-testing.

Computer Science Society Course Representative

Dalhousie University
Halifax
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Acted as a liaison between students and instructor, fostering open communication and collaboration
  • Collected and analyzed student feedback on course content and delivery, providing constructive feedback to the instructor

Food Admin

Aramark
Halifax
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service and ensured customer satisfaction.
  • Managed the opening and closing procedures of the residence meal hall.
  • Supervised food preparation and ensured the overall presentation of food.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ordered supplies, and conducted regular equipment checks.

Community Safety Team Member

Dalhousie
Halifax
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted positive resident interactions, fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
  • Ensured the safety and security of residents, responding promptly to incidents as part of safety and
    security responsibilities.

Intramural Convener

Dalhousie
Halifax
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Understood and applied the rules of the league to the intramural matches
  • Ensured all required equipment was read and in good condition.
  • Made sure that the schedule of games and matches was adhered to.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Dalhousie University
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09.2025

Skills

  • Backend Development: Java, Spring, Python, C
  • Database systems: MySQL
  • Frontend Development: HTML CSS JavaScript ReactJS BootStrap
  • Tools: Git GitLab GitHub Jira Confluence
  • CodeQuality & CI/CD: SonarQube
  • Container technologies: Docker Kubernetes
  • Cloud technologies: Google Cloud platform, Amazon web services
  • Proficient with Microsoft suite: Excel PowerPoint Visio
  • Designing and Business intelligence tools: Sigma Power BI
  • SoftSkills: Problem-Solving Team player Bias for action Deliver results Leadership

Additional Information

FullStack Website: MERN(MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) Ongoing

  • Developing proficiency in building full-stack web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
  • Learning to implement file uploads, user authentication, and authorization.
  • Familiarizing with deployment instructions and best practices for MERN stack applications.

University Website: (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) Jan 2022.-April.2022

  • Created a SPA website for a university using HTML and designed the website and its consequent pages using CSS to make it attractive and appealing to students.
  • Build the logic for adding courses and displaying that to the user's course list that is making the website functional using JavaScript.

Command Line Interface Application with Database Integration: (Rust, SQL)

  • Develop a Rust CLI application that connects to a MySQL database using the mysql crate and a connection pool.
  • Implement basic CRUD operations on a "person" table in the database, with error handling and prepared statements for safe and efficient database interactions.
  • Create a menu-based interface for users to perform CRUD operations on the "person" table, including adding, updating, deleting, and listing people in the database.

Accomplishments

Dean's List, Dalhousie University Sept 2021-April 2022

· Awarded to students for achieving GPA higher than 3.70.

Sexton Scholar, Dalhousie University Sept 2021-April 2022

· Awarded to students for achieving GPA higher than 3.85.

Affiliations

Food bank member:

  • Distributed food and groceries to students, assisting in stocking and inventory checks.
  • Collected shipments from donation providers, ensuring sanitation and secure packaging.
  • Organized shelves within tight deadlines, optimizing space.
  • Maintained accurate inventory through regular follow-ups.

Student Orientation week volunteer:

  • Facilitation of the orientation week for the upcoming students.
  • Planning and organizing events for incoming students.

Timeline

Information Security Engineer

Tulip
09.2023 - 12.2023

Community Safety Team Member

Dalhousie
08.2023 - 05.2024

Computer Science Society Course Representative

Dalhousie University
01.2023 - 04.2023

Intramural Convener

Dalhousie
09.2022 - 04.2024

Food Admin

Aramark
11.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Dalhousie University
Aarnav Lakhanpal