Shashank Udyavar Madan
I am a Master's student at NC State University with a passion for software engineering and system security. As a software developer, I focus on designing and building efficient, reliable, and secure applications while applying strong engineering principles to solve complex problems. With a solid foundation in cybersecurity, I strive to develop software that is not only high-performing but also resilient to security threats. I am always looking for new challenges where I can apply my expertise in software development, system security, and API design to create impactful, real-world solutions.
My Projects
Software Development
Full-stack applications, backend APIs, and cloud-based solutions.
Cybersecurity
Penetration testing, security reviews, vulnerability assessments.
Research
Exploring privacy measures and security-focused load balancing.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
One Community Global • Remote, United States • Jun 2025 – Present
- Contributing as a full-stack developer using the MERN stack to build scalable community-focused applications.
- Worked across frontend and backend to enforce access controls and permission management, design interactive dashboards and charts, optimize performance, and resolve critical bugs.
Information Security Engineer
Virufy • Remote, United States • Jun 2025 – Present
- Securing data pipelines and evaluating system vulnerabilities for AI-powered health diagnostics applications.
- Leveraged Python, AWS/GCP, Wazuh (SIEM), Prowler (AWS security), and OWASP Threat Dragon to strengthen security controls and improve data confidentiality and integrity.
Software Engineer
Zebra Technologies • Bengaluru, India • Jan 2023 – Jul 2023
- Developed mobile application modules for iOS, Android, and Flutter adopted across Zebra mobile apps for authentication, authorization, and SSO (Single Sign-On).
- Created a POC for UI automation using Robot Framework, reducing manual testing time by 40% and improving overall system performance and supportability.
Teaching Assistant, Computer Network Security
PES University • Bengaluru, India • Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
- Led hands-on lab sessions on network security attacks and defenses, including configuring firewalls, penetration testing, and packet sniffing with tools like Wireshark.
- Delivered feedback on assignments and exams in cryptography, secure network protocols, and coding practices, while mentoring students on network security troubleshooting and developing lab exercises for key security concepts.
Software Developer Intern
Jeev Lifeworks • Bengaluru, India • Jun 2022 – Jul 2022
- Built a scalable Python microservice using NumPy and Pandas for a Dynamic Transformation Engine, handling large-scale data migration across diverse formats.
- Optimized workflows with batch processing and parallelization, significantly reducing processing time for large-scale pipelines.
Full Stack Developer Intern
Reap Benefit • Bengaluru, India • Jan 2022 – Mar 2022
- Designed and implemented a PostgreSQL database to store air quality data for real-time environmental monitoring.
- Developed an interactive website using PHP and JavaScript to visualize air quality data on a map, enabling community-driven environmental solutions.
