# Efran Himel > Hello World, I’m a Software Developer at IBM under the Cybersecurity Department! I have a Masters in Computer Science and my primary focus is in AI Development, AI Deployment, and Backend Development! Location: Greater Boston, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/efran Software Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Management, and Collaboration. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ IBM Jan 2024 – Present | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Increased performance of a key inventory pipeline by 95% through code optimization, smarter API query design, and high-performance caching mechanisms. • Researched, implemented, and evaluated advanced asset ownership matching and search techniques, including fuzzy matching and semantic search with LLM-generated embeddings in a vector database. Produced performance comparison reports and provided strategic recommendations. • Built and maintained ETL pipelines for over a dozen heterogeneous data sources, automating ingestion into custom internal data lakes. Created JSLT transformations to standardize data into OCSF schemas across several dozen sources. • Developed custom Java ETL processors and enrichment pipelines to expand cybersecurity data lake capabilities, integrating additional complex high-value security data sources (EDR, Inventory, Vulnerability Alerts, Asset Ownership). • Designed and implemented a FastAPI backend powering an internal asset intelligence UI, enabling efficient, large-scale querying of Trino database assets. ### Software Engineer @ IBM Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States • Led development and maintenance of an internal cloud environment data and inventory collection system for 500k assets. Automated data ingestion from multiple sources into a large-scale NoSQL data lake, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and delivering analytics to stakeholders and executives. • Performed threat intelligence analysis and information gathering for high-priority CSIRT and ECIRT cases, strengthening IBM’s security posture. • Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database and data pipelines for a proactive vulnerability scanning and ticketing tool. Collaborated across departments to develop the system, conducted analytics on its accuracy, and integrated results with business units. • Contributed to the development of a real-time broadcasting system for critical security alerts. Assisted in building an API that connects cybersecurity leads to employees, accelerating incident remediation. • Developed data enrichment scripts to combine system reports from multiple sources, enabling accurate deprovisioning decisions. Achieved $40K in monthly cost savings through automation and optimization. ### Data Analyst @ IBM Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States • Automated asset risk reporting by integrating data into Elasticsearch and building Kibana dashboards, delivering daily executive-ready insights on assets linked to high-risk countries. • Developed and deployed automation to remediate major vulnerabilities by identifying impacted asset owners and coordinating code patches, achieving an 88% reduction in risk exposure. • Led development of an analytics platform aggregating team project data and generating interactive visualizations via Cognos Dashboards, improving visibility into project performance. • Drove innovation initiatives by leading and supporting tool and pipeline development, complex remediation cases, and analytics projects. Provided data consulting to internal stakeholders to guide decision-making. ### Classroom IT Manager @ University of Massachusetts, Amherst Jan 2016 – Jan 2020 | Amherst, Massachusetts • Supported campus students and faculty by organizing resources, monitoring trouble tickets, providing ad hoc IT support, and managing 20 IT Classroom Assistants. • Presented reports on classroom and IT assistant analytics to other managers and the Assistant Director of IT Computer Classrooms on a weekly basis. • Recognized for prioritizing meaningful communication and training assistants which ensured campus computer labs remained optimal. ### Resident Assistant @ University of Massachusetts, Amherst Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Amherst, Massachusetts, United States • Helped students from various majors and backgrounds navigate across academic challenges and campus life through leadership and cultivating individual connections. • Researched and developed visual boards and pamphlets to educate and inform residents about social responsibility and campus events. • Coordinated with other RAs to plan and host social events that foster community engagement and growth amongst residents. ### Graduate Technologist Intern @ Dell Technologies Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States • Analyzed business intelligence papers to research rising interconnect fabrics technologies and their stakeholders to gain business insights. • Collaborated with CTO team and senior engineers to formulate competitive strategies to prioritize specific technologies. • Produced whitepapers, presentation, and communicated findings to different departments. ### Startup Entrepreneur @ Valley Venture Mentors Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Springfield, Massachusetts, United States • Developed business model focused on creating assistive technologies on ASD through lean launch pad principles and collaborated with a diverse group of business leaders. • Iteratively developed and validated prototypes using focus group feedback and testing. • Conducted interviews with autism care providers and specialists to gain insights on customer pain points and need. • Pitched business model in several shark tank presentations to investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and colleagues. ## Education ### Master of Science - MS in Computer Science University of Massachusetts Amherst ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Mathematics University of Massachusetts Amherst ### High School Diploma Malden High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/efranhimel - GitHub: https://github.com/EfranH25 --- Source: https://flows.cv/efran JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/efran/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31