Arjun Rajesh

Experience

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  Code Ninjas

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Code Sensei

  - Instruct and mentor aspiring young coders (ages 7-14) in various programming languages and concepts- Utilize effective communication skills to explain complex coding concepts in a clear and accessible manner to students with varying levels of experience- Tailor teaching methods and materials to accommodate individual learning styles and pace, ensuring each student's progress and success- Assist students in brainstorming, designing, and implementing their own coding projects, cultivating creativity and innovation- Provide constructive feedback and constructive critique on students' code, guiding them towards writing efficient and well-structured programs Show less

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  Cuvasol Technologies Private Limited

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Software Engineer Intern

  - Collaborated with a dynamic team to develop and enhance web applications using modern front-end technologies.- Created a responsive and visually appealing website utilizing HTML and CSS, and gained hands-on experience with PHP- Leveraged Postman API for testing and validating backend API endpoints, contributing to seamless data exchange between frontend and backend systems.- Developed a solid understanding of database management by working with MySQL, implementing data-driven features, and optimizing queries for improved performance.- Utilized XAMPP for local server setup, enabling a simulated production environment for testing and debugging purposes.- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by troubleshooting and resolving frontend issues- Proactively kept up with industry trends and best practices, staying current with advancements in front-end development and incorporating new techniques into projects. Show less

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  SunCoast Intelligence

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Data Engineer Intern

  - Implemented event-driven architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to automate error reporting from GCP logs to Microsoft Teams. Leveraged Pub/Sub for efficient message management and employed cloud functions to seamlessly process and relay critical errors in real-time.- Engineered an Apache Airflow DAG to automate metric generation, cohesively integrating with the GCP dashboard through custom widgets.- Converted Snowflake SQL scripts to BigQuery scripts as part of the data migration project from Snowflake to GCP. Developed a solid understanding of database management on GCP and optimized queries for improved performance. Show less

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  First Citizens Bank

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Information Security Intern

  - Facilitated semi-annual user access reviews to enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies and supported the Business Information Security Office (BISO) team in handling Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) exceptions. Identified high-risk behaviors and ensured compliance through analyzing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) metrics. Mitigated Shadow IT risks by restricting access to unsanctioned third-party applications, strengthening security posture.- Extracted DLP metrics on blocked emails and used data mapping to effectively organize data. Utilized Tableau to analyze and create visual representations, measuring compliance with information security standards across various lines of business. Tracked the BISO team's progress to evaluate the effectiveness of their approach over the past quarters.- Conducted preliminary research to assess the capability of mapping the bank's Information Security Standards to NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other relevant industry standards. Leveraged the LLM Ollama to evaluate the feasibility of generating a similarity index given two standards. Show less