Asher Mahajan
************@*****.*** • 949-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/asher-mahajan
Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations Anticipated: May 2026
Current GPA: 3.810 (Dean’s List: FA 2022, SP 2023)
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Application Development, Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis, Organization of Data, Cyber-Defense Studio, Intermediate & Object-Oriented Application Development, Networking and Telecommunications
Certifications
CompTIA Security+(SYO-601) Certification Exam Prep August 2023
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) by the Scrum Alliance June 2023
Google IT Support Professional Certificate January 2021
Skills
Unix, Linux, Microsoft Excel, Java, SQL, IT Operations, Operating Systems, Project Management, Data Analysis, Security Risk Analysis
Project Work Experience
Penn State Organization of Data Project November 2022 - December 2022
Team Member
Designed a MySQL database, ensuring adherence to normalization principles, achieving 3rd Normal Form
Established referential integrity between relevant attributes, fostering data accuracy and coherence
Developed an ER Diagram and designed tables with accuracy using Crow's Foot Notation
Created complex SQL queries to combine data from multiple database tables for data retrieval and analysis
Congressional App Challenge March 2021 - November 2021
Developer (Project 1)
Developed a website to showcase surplus food availability from restaurants, to address food wastage
Utilized the Atom text editor effectively to utilize programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Congressional App Challenge May 2020 - November 2020
Developer (Project 2)
Developed a computer-game application targeting to benefit people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder by enhancing cognitive performance concurrently giving an entertaining game experience
Developed using the Python programming language on the video game development platform, PixelPad
Relevant Work Experience
Fundamentals of Computing Association April 2023 - Present
Alumni Relations Chair (Executive Board)
Information Sciences and Technology Undergraduate Student Council March 2023 - Present
Public Relations Chair (Steering Committee)
American Red Cross June 2021 - July 2022
National Volunteer Scheduling Specialist (NHQ: BIO VVIC-NST)