Software Engineer Ii

Dat Huynh

+1-682-***-**** *******@*****.*** Github: Dhuynh3

Education

Western Governor University Millcreek, UT

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA 3.0 / 3.0 Aug. 2022 – Oct. 2023 University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Science in Biology Summa Cum Laude GPA 4.0 / 4.0 Aug. 2019 – Dec. 2021 Experience

Two Six Technologies Arlington, VA

Software Engineer II Feb. 2024 - Present

Reverse-engineered VMware ESXi kernel to exploit network traffic across nested VMs, uncovering security vulnerabilities.

Developed Linux-based kernel malware for government clients, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities.

Designed and deployed a CI/CD pipeline with integrated security testing, cutting vulnerability resolution time by 40% and enabling faster exploit validation.

Demonstrated expoit deliverable to FBI team, leading to extended contract renewal and operational success.

Automated security hardening for containerized applications, ensuring compliance with DoD STIG standards. Raytheon — Collins Aerospace Richardson, TX

Software Engineer I/II Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2024

Implemented 100+ Java microservices on Kubernetes, applying RBAC & network policies for the Navy pursuit.

Delivered a secure microservices proof-of-concept to the Navy captain, resulting in an awarded contract in May 2024.

Designed air-gapped Rancher RKE2 clusters, improving cybersecurity in classified environments.

Integrated GitLab CI/CD security scans (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) using DoD-hardened images.

Led a Red Team exercise to identify container misconfigurations, preventing potential security breaches. Jhana Technologies LLC Arlington, TX

Software Engineer Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022

Led a team of four developing game modification and security tools, serving 100+ monthly clients.

Engineered signed Windows kernel drivers, leading to the discovery of a game-breaking vulnerability in Epic Games.

Developed multiple dynamic-link libraries, comprising over 5000 lines of code virtualized for game customers.

Formally registered as an LLC in Texas; established a partnership with Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Compatibility Program for code signing.

Projects

Windows Kernel Driver C/C++

Implemented Microsoft PatchGuard (Kernel Patch Protection) bypass.

Reverse engineered undocumented Windows kernel internals for advanced driver exploitation.

Secured deployments on Windows devices by obtaining kernel code signing certificate from Microsoft.

Acquired expertise in handling page tables, interrupts, spinlocks and pagefaults. Reverse Engineering & Vulnerability Game Research C/C++

Utilized kernel driver to reverse engineer and modify game behavior via memory manipulation.

Identified and reported major client-side vulnerability in Fortnite by Epic Games.

Developed a C++ server and client-facing front end that managed over 100 monthly active users.

Acquired expertise in full stack and CRM.

Skills

Languages: C/C++, Python, Intel x86-64 Assembly, Java, JavaScript, and SQL. Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, NodeJS, VMWare, Proxmox, MS Kernel, QEMU, LLVM Clang, GCC, Win32 API, Linux Distributions, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Maven, Oracle DB, Splunk, Kafka, and MQTT. Certifications: CompTIA Security+ (701) (2024), CompTIA Project+ (2023), ITIL v4 Foundations (2023). Eligible to work in the U.S without restrictions, available for remote and currently holding a secret & public trust security clearance.

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