Parthiv Desai
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Majors : Computer Science
Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering Master of Science in Cyber Security (Online)
Majors: Cyber Security
WORK EXPERIENCE
Buena Park, CA 90621
***********@*****.***
https://parthivdesai.tech/
Freelance Designer and Video Editor Self Employed July 2018 - Present
• Videography and editing videos using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Designing logo animations and UI/UX for applications. Student Assistant December 2018 – February 2020
SCC Financial Aid On-Campus Job Placement Office,
• Administrative Excellence: Streamlined administrative tasks such as document management, email correspondence, and data entry, enhancing office productivity and efficiency.
• Customer Service: Served as a primary point of contact for student inquiries, effectively addressing questions, and providing guidance on financial aid policies, which enhanced student satisfaction.
• Event Coordination: Assisted in the coordination and facilitation of various office events, including campaigns and orientations, thereby demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with the office team to ensure the smooth operation of the office and the timely and accurate dissemination of financial aid information to students. PROJECTS
• Secure Chat System Implementation
o Served as the project leader for a team of eight in the design and implementation of a secure chat system, incorporating both confidentiality and digital signature features. o Utilized RSA and DSA algorithms for the implementation of the digital signature feature, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the communication.
o Developed the server component for key distribution, utilizing public-key cryptography to distribute symmetric keys securely.
o Achieved secure and efficient communication between users, and the system effectively handles user status
(online/offline) and provides the ability to invite multiple users to a conversation.
• Titan Talks – Scrum Master and Developer
o Steered two cross-functional scrum teams consisting of 8 members each, fulfilling the roles of both Scrum Master and Developer.
o Successfully implemented the Agile methodology, leading to an 80% efficiency increase in project operations. o Led the design and implementation of the API and UI/UX of the application, employing JavaScript and HTML/CSS, resulting in an interactive and user-friendly interface. o Effectively deployed the product within a 5-month timeframe.
• Qit - Full Stack Developer
o Developed 'Qit', a mobile social media application providing an academic advising platform for students, demonstrating comprehensive full-stack development skills. o Created comprehensive documentation to meet the app requirements, UML structure, and a timeline for a successful release.
o Utilized Dart programming language with Flutter for front-end UI/UX Design, ensuring a modern and engaging user interface.
o Integrated a Firebase back-end database for user credentials and posts, implementing high-security policies to ensure data protection.
o Successfully deployed a releasable mobile application within a 4-month timeframe, effectively managing all stages from initial concept through to final deployment. Fullerton, CA
Graduated: May 2023
Baltimore, Maryland
Graduating: May 2025
SKILLS
Hard Skills:
• Cybersecurity: Cryptography in Linux, Secure connections using Python, OpenSSL, Symmetric/ Asymmetric keys, Digital Signature (RSA, DSA), Needham-Shroeder, Diffie Hellman, Secure chat systems.
• Programming Languages: Visual Basic, C++, C#, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Dart.
• Back-end: RStudio, Microsoft SQL, Firebase, MongoDB, sklearn, pandas, Rest API.
• Machine Learning: Proficient in Regression Analysis and Classification Algorithms.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Foreign Languages: Fluent in Hindi & Gujrati.
CERTIFICATIONS
Stanford Online
Advanced Cyber Security Professional Certificate
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Honor Student Program, Santiago Canyon College, 2018-19
• Dean’s list, California State University, Fullerton, 2021-2022 Certified: September 2022
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
• Computer Programing, I & II
• Data Structures (SQL)
• Assembly Language and compiles
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Design Thinking
• Regressions and Classificications in Machine Learning
• Python implementation in linux for Cryptography
• Implementing Needham-Shroeder and Diffie Hellman
• Secure File sharing using Private and Public keys
• Development with Scrum methodology
• Algorithms
• Statistics using Rstudio
• Machine Learning for Python
• Calculus I,II & III, and Discrete Mathematics