Zia Ullah Khan

• Designed and implemented AI-driven carbon credit monitoring platform integrating Python, cloud services, and blockchain technology • Built and deployed microservices with Docker and CI/CD pipelines on AWS/GCP, improving release frequency and system reliability • Developed RESTful APIs for data processing and LLM integrations with monitoring and observability • Managed cloud infrastructure using Terraform and IaC tools; implemented security controls in CI/CD pipelines • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models for satellite imagery analysis

• Collaborated with development teams to integrate security controls and DevSecOps best practices into CI/CD pipelines • Applied AWS and GCP security controls to harden cloud environments; implemented infrastructure-as-code (IaC) security • Conducted hands-on vulnerability scanning and penetration testing of network infrastructure and web applications • Assisted Security Operations (SecOps) team with incident response procedures and security event analysis • Documented security policies and contributed to system hardening initiativesVulnerability Assessment: Conduct hands-on vulnerability scanning of network and application environments, and participate in the remediation of identified security flaws. System Hardening and Troubleshooting: Apply skills in troubleshooting and debugging security issues to harden system configurations and maintain security integrity across enterprise infrastructure. Cloud Security Implementation: Apply knowledge of AWS Cloud Practitioner and Google Cloud GCP best practices to secure configuration and governance of county cloud resources. Hardware and Software Security: Leverage CompTIA A+ certified knowledge for the secure installation, configuration, and maintenance of security hardware and operating systems. Compliance and Documentation: Assist in reviewing and updating security policies and procedures (SOPs) to ensure regulatory compliance and operational clarity. Secure SDLC Focus: Collaborate with development teams to integrate security requirements early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), focusing on quality assurance and secure system integration.

During my internship at Optimoz, I worked as a Software Engineer Intern where I was responsible for developing and maintaining integration platforms across various domains. My focus was on building robust software solutions and enhancing existing platforms to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance. I collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient software, contributing to both front-end and back-end development efforts. Key Responsibilities:Developed and optimized software integration platforms, ensuring efficient data processing and seamless interoperability between systems.Engaged in full-stack development, including front-end UI/UX design using modern web technologies and frameworks such as React and Flask.Implemented back-end services and APIs, focusing on robust and scalable frameworks to support diverse software applications.Worked with relational databases and caching architecture to enhance data storage, retrieval, and management processes.Participated in DevOps activities, including CI/CD pipeline automation, to improve deployment workflows and system reliability.Ensured product security by adhering to best practices in software development and conducting thorough validation and testing.