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MAKHSUMA KHAMZALIYEVA

MAKHSUMA KHAMZALIYEVA

Windsor,Canada

Summary

Software engineering student with over five years of experience in full-stack development and cybersecurity. Proficient in Java, SQL, C, and Python, with a strong ability to implement innovative solutions across various technologies. Focused on enhancing skills in algorithms and machine learning while promoting engaging learning environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Sterling Information Technologies
Windsor, ON
05.2025 - Current
  • Utilized penetration testing tools to identify vulnerabilities in security systems.
  • Maintained compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations effectively.

Teaching Assistant - Cybersecurity Instructor

Sterling Information Technologies
Windsor, ON
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Delivered instruction and support for 11-week Cybersecurity program, enhancing student understanding of foundational concepts.
  • Emphasized practical skills in attack simulation and system hardening for real-world readiness.
  • Pioneered interactive learning modules to integrate theory with practice effectively.
  • Implemented virtual labs that provided hands-on experience with real-time threat scenarios.

Teaching Assistant

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated Java programming course to deepen student understanding of key concepts.
  • Facilitated lab sessions to enhance student proficiency in Java development.
  • Streamlined grading process, delivering timely feedback to foster student progress.

Part-Time Full Stack Engineer Intern

FreshCo Industries
Kokand, Uzbekistan
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Devised system for produce tracking and financial transactions, increasing data processing speed by 23%.
  • Created optimized database schemas, achieving $8K in operational cost savings.
  • Streamlined package tracking workflows, enhancing efficiency by 34% and minimizing client complaints.
  • Implemented automated testing scripts, improving software reliability and decreasing manual testing time.

Part-Time Sales Associate

SSerdavlat
Margilan, Uzbekistan
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Boosted sales through personalized recommendations in a dynamic retail environment.
  • Managed vendor paperwork with precision to maintain strong organizational standards.
  • Assisted in retail sales to enhance customer relations and improve satisfaction levels.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HONOURS - COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION CO-OP

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON, CANADA
05.2025

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Xiamen University Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia
01.2024

Skills

  • Java
  • Python
  • C
  • C
  • SQL
  • NASM
  • Golang
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • MySQL
  • Azure
  • Linux
  • UNIX
  • Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity
  • Teaching
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Software development
  • Network security

Affiliations

  • Social Media/Graphic Design Coordinator of UWindsor Cybsersecurity Club (University of Windsor)
  • Member of Google Developer Student Club, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), UWindsor Computer Science Society (University of Windsor)
  • Student Ambassador for Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors GHRCE

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Uzbek
Native/ Bilingual

Projects

  • OnCloudKV: Developed a cloud-native distributed key-value database utilizing arbitrary raw bytes as keys and values. Created a write-optimized storage engine based on a log-structured merge-tree.
  • AI Snake Game: Engineered an AI-driven Snake game in Python, achieving a mark of 96%. Implemented sophisticated AI and various algorithms. Conducted over 100 extensive performance testing on reinforcement learning models.
  • XMUM - Hackathon: Organized the XMUM-Hackathon, overseeing recruitment and event planning. Led team to develop innovative data processing system for hospitals.

Certification

  • Sterling Cybersecurity Teaching Assistant Certificate (Apr 2025)
  • Sterling Cybersecurity Workshop Certificate (Nov 2024)
  • MIT: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python (May 2024)
  • CS50P: CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python (Jun 2023)
  • CS50x: CS50's Introduction to Computer Science (Jan 2023)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Sterling Information Technologies
05.2025 - Current

Teaching Assistant - Cybersecurity Instructor

Sterling Information Technologies
01.2025 - 04.2025

Teaching Assistant

University of Windsor
01.2025 - 04.2025

Part-Time Full Stack Engineer Intern

FreshCo Industries
05.2021 - 10.2021

Part-Time Sales Associate

SSerdavlat
07.2020 - 08.2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HONOURS - COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION CO-OP

University of Windsor

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Xiamen University Malaysia

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