Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Project - Secure Banking System with AI Assistant
Timeline
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Gopi Santhan

Toronto,ON

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder, Lead Software Engineer & Web Developer

Feathr Creative
Toronto, Ontario
08.2023 - Current
  • Led a team of full-stack developers to create custom WordPress sites for medical spas, optimizing UI/UX for higher user engagement and conversions.
  • Built AI chatbots with Voiceflow to automate bookings and enhance customer interactions using NLP APIs.
  • Developed front-end with Next.js and Webflow for dynamic designs, and Node.js/Django for secure back-end and RESTful API integrations.
  • Collaborated with clients to translate business needs into technical solutions, driving sales support and project success.
  • Conducted market research, boosting traffic and lead generation with targeted digital marketing strategies.
  • Ensured data security and compliance through encryption, access control, and industry best practices.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Ciphersec
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed a secure lecture login portal using Python and Django, implementing JWT and OAuth for authentication and authorization.
  • Contributed to the DLP proof of concept using Symantec DLP and Python, automating data protection measures.
  • Enhanced SOC capabilities with Microsoft Sentinel and WAZUH for improved threat detection and response.
  • Mentored interns on ICS2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification, providing hands-on training and real- world guidance.
  • Collaborated in an Agile team, using Jira for project management and Git for version control.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
06-2024

Skills

  • UI/UX Frameworks & Technologies: Angular, React, Vuejs, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, UI/UX Design Principles, Wireframing, Prototyping, Figma, Adobe XD, Nextjs, Tailwind CSS
  • Programming & Frameworks: Python, C/C, Java, Go, REST APIs, Django, Flask, Spring Security, Ruby on Rails
  • Cloud Technologies: Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Serverless Functions
  • Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, Network Security Protocols, Routing Protocols, SDN
  • Cybersecurity: Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding Practices, Security Frameworks (NIST RMF, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CIS Controls), DevSecOps
  • Data Analysis & Databases: Matplotlib, Power BI, Statistical Analysis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Azure SQL Database, Grafana, Datadog
  • DevOps & Automation: CI/CD, Jenkins, Jira, Notion, Git, Github, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, pytest, Clickup, Asana, Confluence, SDLC, Agile Model, RAD
  • Operating Systems: Unix, Linux, MacOS, Windows
  • Other Skills: Critical Thinking, Debugging & Troubleshooting, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Ethical Judgement, Creativity & Innovation

Certification

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • ICS2 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Project - Secure Banking System with AI Assistant

  • Built a secure banking platform with balance checking, deposits, withdrawals, transaction analytics, and an AI assistant for financial insights. Used Next.js for fast, dynamic financial data rendering
  • Developed a secure authentication and transaction system with Django, implementing MFA, RBAC, and encrypted data storage to protect user accounts.
  • Integrated AI-driven fraud detection using TensorFlow and Scikit-learn, analyzing transaction patterns in real time, and built an AI assistant with Voiceflow for financial guidance.
  • Deployed on AWS with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring auto-scaling, high availability, and security with CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions for automated and unit testing and deployment.
  • Worked in an Agile team of four engineers, using GitHub for version control and Jira for project tracking, earning high praise from our capstone manager for strong security features, AI integration, and future growth potential in fintech.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Ciphersec
05.2024 - Current

Founder, Lead Software Engineer & Web Developer

Feathr Creative
08.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Toronto Metropolitan University
Gopi Santhan