# Mehdi Rasul

> CS @ Columbia University

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/mehdirasul

I'm on a quest to investigate the exciting fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Beyond merely being curious, I am obsessively driven to learn and innovate in these domains. 

In this era of quick technological development, I can't help but be intrigued by the intriguing potential of AI. I've studied the foundations of machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, always looking for ways to use these ideas to solve issues in the real world. 

In addition, the constantly changing digital environment has me fascinated due to my interest in cybersecurity. I'm dedicated to learning the nuances of data security, ethical hacking, and internet safety. I'm more motivated to create a safer online environment as I learn more.

Let's innovate, learn, and shape the future together!

## Work Experience
### Student Researcher @ Columbia University
Jan 2025 – Present
•	Engineered a cloud traffic manager service in Python to continuously evaluate network metrics and dynamically determine optimal IP routing. 
•	Implemented TCP and UDP socket programming within a client-side proxy to seamlessly tunnel and route traffic. 
•	Configured custom DNS servers and established NS records on top-level domains to enable recursive DNS resolution for project-specific subdomains. 
•	Provisioned cross-regional VMs across Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Vultr; automated continuous ping probes to collect Round-Trip Time (RTT) datasets for path selection algorithms.

### Software Engineer @ Columbia University Formula Racing
Jan 2024 – Present | New York, New York, United States
•	Programming microcontrollers to collect real-time data from various sensors (e.g. battery temperature, tire pressure) and to react appropriately.
•	Developing software for battery management to control power output and ensure optimal performance under varying load conditions.
•	Designing and implementing new battery thermal management software, which would increase the battery’s throughput and efficiency during high-performance operation.

### Software Engineer @ Deloitte
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | Baku, Baku Ekonomic Zone, Azerbaijan
• Automated SSL/TLS checks across 200+ domains using a scripted Qualys SSL Labs API integration and parsed grades (A+ to F) and vulnerability flags (e.g., weak ciphers, SSLv3/RC4 support, Heartbleed, POODLE, ROBOT) into a single risk dashboard.
• Deployed a self-hosted WAF-bypass testing rig (open source) with an automated runner for custom payloads (SQLi, XSS, path traversal), enabling repeatable scans per domain.
• Compiled retail and corporate domain lists for all operating banks across 5 major post-Soviet countries.

### Software Engineer Intern @ Kapital Bank
Jan 2024 – Jan 2024 | Baku, Contiguous Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan
•	Built and refined loan repayment prediction models in Dataiku, reducing false positives while maintaining high accuracy through an automated reporting pipeline.
•	Evaluated and validated model outputs to enhance reliability and ensure stable model performance.
•	Engineered features from large customer datasets (SQL, Python); hardened data quality checks.
•	Visualized model results in executive-level reports to guide data-driven credit policy decisions.

### Machine Learning Engineer Intern @ Rəqəmsal İnkişaf və Nəqliyyat Nazirliyi - The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Baku, Contiguous Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan
•	Assisted in preparing and annotating Azerbaijani text data for a Named Entity Recognition (NER) project, focusing on identifying names of people, places, and organizations.
•	Worked with a team to preprocess the text and address the challenges posed by Azerbaijani language’s complex grammar and morphology.
•	Supported testing the NER model by analyzing results and helping make adjustments to improve entity recognition accuracy.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
Columbia University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2028

### LANDAU School
Jan 2019 – Jan 2024


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mehdirsl
- Website: https://mehdi.az/

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Last updated: 2026-04-01