Executive Summary
Software Engineer with an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science & Engineering from UC Santa Cruz. Experienced in full-stack software development, backend API design, automated CI/CD testing pipelines, and low-level systems performance optimization using Java, Go, C/C++, and TypeScript. Proven ability to deliver production-ready software across rigorous Agile/Scrum software development cycles (Agile/Scrum SDLC) for complex and regulated legacy enterprise environments. As the Managing Member of Falcon IT Consulting LLC (CA SOS BizFile ID: B20260460611 | DGS SB/MB Supplier #0000405860), I bridge enterprise software engineering across the full Agile software development lifecycle (Agile SDLC) with public-sector regulatory mandates (Cal-Secure 2.0 / SIMM 5300, NIST SP 800-53 / ISO 27001, AB 434 / Section 508).
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
September 2024 - June 2025 · University of California, Santa Cruz
Thesis: Locker 2.0: Oblivious Computation for the etcd Key-Value Datastore (Graduate Capstone).
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
September 2020 - August 2024 · University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
September 2020 - August 2024 · University of California, Santa Cruz
Work Experience
Software Developer (Consultant)
April 2026 - Present · Falcon IT Consulting LLC (CA SOS BizFile ID: B20260460611 | DGS SB/MB #0000405860)
- Architected and developed robust backend data-parsing tools using Go and Java, automating the conversion of complex static analysis logs into structured automated executive reports.
- Built a cross-platform desktop utility utilizing JavaFX and local SQLite storage with automated database migrations to streamline secure operational workflows.
- Implemented automated CI/CD build pipelines, unit testing suites using JUnit, and rigorous version-controlled release packaging using SSH/PGP.
Software Developer (Volunteer)
February 2026 - April 2026 · Open Sacramento (Remote)
- Modernized legacy municipal financial web applications by migrating core modules from JavaScript to TypeScript, improving type safety and code maintainability.
- Configured automated GitHub Actions CI/CD deployment pipelines incorporating end-to-end testing suites that achieved 85% functional code coverage.
Graduate Student Researcher (GSR)
March 2025 - June 2025 · UC Santa Cruz (Baskin School of Engineering)
- Designed and implemented an oblivious storage layer for etcd running on Kubernetes clusters, securing data access patterns against external observers.
- Delivered a fault-tolerant, fully tested distributed storage architecture two weeks ahead of project deadlines.
Commercial Real Estate Analyst (Finance Internship)
September 2024 - October 2024 · Project Destined (Remote)
- Managed quantitative financial modeling, market research, and regulatory risk assessment for institutional-grade commercial real estate financial models.
- Synthesized complex financial and technical data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Student Assistant (Cybersecurity Internship)
June 2022 - August 2022 · Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Institute (Remote)
- Processed large-scale simulation datasets using Python (Pandas, NumPy) to isolate and analyze structural anomalies in network traffic patterns.
- Applied core cryptographic principles to assist in system vulnerability assessment and data pipeline optimization.
Product Catalog
Falcon Compliance Application (FCA 1.1.0, Enterprise COTS Product)
Golang CLI (CA DGS SB/MB #0000405860) — Offline Golang CLI parser for SARIF-based CWE/OWASP vulnerability audits with instant Cal-Secure 2.0, SIMM 5300, and NIST SP 800-53 automated compliance reports. Standardized B2B COTS licensing: $99,000/year ($8,250/month). Direct POs via contactismail8ahmed@gmail.com.
Falcon Logistics Application (FLA 1.4.1, Enterprise COTS Product)
JavaFX / SQLite (CA DGS SB/MB #0000405860) — Offline JavaFX desktop application managing supply chain dispatch desk workflows (CARB, DOT, Customs ACE, and UN Hazmat regulation). Standardized B2B COTS licensing: $99,000/year ($8,250/month). Direct POs via contactismail8ahmed@gmail.com.
SME Technical Advisory Services (Professional Services)
Falcon IT Consulting LLC — Biweekly Advisory Sprints (BAS) at $8,250.00/sprint (each sprint is 10 business days) or Agile Quarterly Deliverables (AQD) at $24,750.00/fiscal quarter covering Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Audits, IT Compliance, Legacy IT Modernization, and Systems Integration. Direct POs via contactismail8ahmed@gmail.com.
Technical Skills & Certifications
Programming Languages: Java, Go, C, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, SQL (PostgreSQL, SQLite)
Web & Frameworks: REST APIs, JavaFX (AtlantaFX), Node.js, Express.js, React.js, HTML5/CSS3, JSDoc, JavaDoc, Pydoc, Mermaid.js, Biome.js
Systems & DevOps: Git/GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux/Unix, CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions), GraalVM, Maven, JUnit, GDB/Valgrind
Engineering Practices: Agile/Scrum software development cycles (Agile/Scrum SDLC), Performance Profiling, Automated Testing, Secure Software Deployment
Security & Compliance: Air-Gapped Software, Cal-Secure 2.0 / SIMM 5300, NIST SP 800-53 / ISO 27001, AB 434 / Section 508, SAST / SARIF
Certifications & Entity Badges: California Department of General Services' Small Business/Microbusiness Certificate (#0000405860), California Secretary of State's BizFile Registration (#B2026046061), and Google AI Professional Certificate (#VH36ZPWZENG1)