NAME
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EDUCATION
Aug 2021 — May 2026
University of Massachusetts Boston
B.S. in Computer Science
- Relevant coursework: Applied Cryptography, Internetworking, Computer Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, Programming in C, Operating Systems, Ethics in Computing
- Studying for CompTIA Security+ — security operations, risk, and network defense
Spring 2025
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Computer Science · study abroad · Mexico City
- Completed computer-science coursework taught entirely in Spanish
- Built offensive-security projects there — buffer-overflow exploitation and a keylogger PoC (see projects)
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
2024 — 2025
Systems Monitoring & Security Research
Chimera Project · UMass Boston
- Built and maintained Grafana dashboards with PromQL queries to monitor live system metrics across a multi-node cluster
- Deployed monitoring infrastructure via SSH/SCP to a remote Linux server; configured Prometheus scraping and data pipelines
- Researched and documented an unprotected metrics endpoint as a security vulnerability, analyzing exposure risks and access-control gaps
- Authored a research paper, "Exploring GPU Vulnerabilities in UMass Boston's Systems," on side-channel and Rowhammer risks and practical countermeasures
- Maintained confidentiality of system architecture and credentials across a team environment
LEADERSHIP
Sept 2025 — Spring 2026
Founder & President
Anhelo Salsa Club · UMass Boston
- Filed the club application in September 2025; approved as an official student organization that December
- Built and scaled the organization from concept to a recognized campus community within one semester
- Founded a beginner-friendly salsa community for students of all experience levels; ran weekly practices & lessons
- Collaborated with student organizations, university departments, vendors, and performers
- Co-led planning and logistics for Salsa by the Sunset, a large campus event with live music by Proyecto Clave
- Managed communication, outreach, and a smooth leadership transition to new officers
- Full story on the about page
WORK EXPERIENCE
2020 — Present
Front Desk & Guest Services
Red Lotus Nail Salon · Stoneham, MA
- Monitored and controlled access to a busy front-facing environment, screening visitors and managing entry flow
- Maintained alertness and a professional presence across long shifts (10 AM – 7 PM+) in a high-volume setting
- Resolved complaints and service incidents calmly and on the spot, escalating to management when appropriate
2020 — 2021
Shift Manager
McDonald's · Everett, MA
- Supervised a 7–9 person team during high-pressure shifts, maintaining safety, order, and service standards
- Handled escalated incidents and customer conflicts, making quick decisions under pressure
VOLUNTEER
Spring 2023
Peer Facilitator
GROW Program · UMass Boston
- Facilitated workshops on mental health, food insecurity, and communication for 30–35 students
- Adapted sessions from anonymous student feedback; sharpened public speaking through monthly training
SECURITY FOCUS
My security background combines coursework, research, and hands-on work — including building monitoring infrastructure and documenting a real vulnerability on the Chimera project. I'm especially interested in how systems work underneath the surface, and how attackers exploit weaknesses in software, networks, and operating systems.
LANGUAGES
Vietnamese
English
Spanish
SKILLS
// languages
- C
- C++
- Java
- Python
- Bash
// security & tools
- Binary Exploitation
- GDB
- Applied Cryptography
- Prometheus · Grafana
- SSH · Git
// os & data
- Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu)
- Windows
- NLP · TF-IDF
- FastText
- scikit-learn
SEE ALSO