Led design, development, and deployment of a FedRAMP-compliant software supply chain security application on Amazon EKS. Built custom Terraform modules for cloud infrastructure management. Tools used: Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, AWS

Led the Okta-integrated IAM standardization in Azure and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), using Apache Spark to analyze audit logs at scale and define standard roles in a multi-tenant environment

Deployed a custom Slack chatbot with interactive Slack Block support to aid DART implement various detection and incident response workflows. Implemented novel framework for performing unit and input validation testing at scale against the bot using Python and Tines

Participated in Agile software development practices, requiring rigorous planning at the quarterly and sprint levels. Conducted reviews in GitHub to enhance code quality, performance, and adhere to software engineering best practices

Led the development of a multi-lambda, Python-based OIDC Okta app for accessing sensitive user data by enterprise identities in AWS and AWS GovCloud. Implemented custom, robust authentication mechanism, and enforced network security controls to enhance system security

Collaborated in automating Azure hierarchy management (management groups, subscriptions) and core resources/security configurations in a multi-tenant setup via Terraform, CI/CD, and Python

Contributed to the creation, configuration, and clearing of AWS sandbox accounts dedicated to running proof-of-concept cloud workloads by the organization

Implemented Azure Policy to monitor and restrict risky open ports at scale across a multi-tenant setup, with a flexible exception process

Built automation pipelines with Python to ingest data from multiple 3rd-party APIs and SaaS apps, enrich, aggregate, and load data into tracking system for consumption by other engineering teams. Built dashboards to visualize processed data in an easily understandable, consumable way for leadership

Developed and maintained high-performance, scalable back-end REST APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS. Implemented integration with front-end developed with Redux and React.js, and styled front-end with React Bootstrap framework. Collaborated with front-end engineers to define and document clear API specifications, and ensure effective communication between front-end and back-end teams

Reviewed architectures of multiple large-scale cloud-native applications in AWS. Actively participated in code reviews in GitHub Enterprise, providing constructive feedback and suggestions to maintain code quality and adhere to best practices

Implemented a custom automated code ownership discovery system in Go for all company GitHub repositories, allowing security teams to collaborate with owners on various types of vulnerabilities immediately

Implemented comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, load, and security testing, within multiple CI pipelines across GitHub Enterprise. Improved the reliability, stability, performance, and security of back-end services

Built automation pipelines, data visualizations, and security tooling that permitted tracking of vulnerabilities, security configurations, and code ownership across Github Enterprise for compliance requirements

Performed a library screening of 500 fragment molecules against PPIE via a fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) approach by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Analyzed acquired NMR data using NMRViewJ software and pandas package in Python

Molecular cloning, protein expression, and protein purification of numerous proteins via Ni-NTA column chromatography and AKTA Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC)

Enzyme kinetics: performed fluorescence polarization to assay and evaluate kinetics of protein-ligand interactions between various PPIases for fluorescently-labeled peptide substrate. Evaluated results of assay using Microsoft Excel and Prism software

X-ray crystallography: successfully performed hanging-drop vapor diffusion technique to acquire PPIA crystals for soaking of cyclic peptides designed by the David Baker Lab and of chemical fragments. Looped crystals for acquirement of X-ray diffraction data

First author and presenter: Ali Yousefi, et al., Modulation of the circadian period: searching for isoform-selective cyclophilin inhibitors, Poster in Biophysical Society Conference, 2018, San Francisco

Mentored a Ph.D student in the Partch lab on FBDD by NMR library screening

Led one-on-one tutoring sessions with DRC (Disability Resource Center) students on a regular basis

Customized teaching skills according to needs and concerns of individual students

Utilized my communication skills and gained substantial understanding of effective teaching and presentation methods while creating an open and engaging environment for students to work on their strengths and weaknesses