Machine Learning Security Operations

SEAN PINTO

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University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA

Bachelors of Science in Mathematics 2021-2025

• Relevant Coursework: Probabilistic Modeling and Machine Learning, Computer Networks, Blockchain Security, Modern Cryptography, Graph Theory, Complex Analysis, Real Analysis, Advanced Linear Algebra, Discrete and Continuous Optimization

Relevant Experience

Marlncorp Remote, CA

Fullstack Engineer March 2025-Present

• Developing a frontend with React and backend with Java for a AI powered LMS tool. Avalara Seattle, WA

Security Operations Intern June 2024-September 2024

• Worked with the SecOps and SOC Team to maintain and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

• Implemented and designed insider threat management solutions across diverse environments to enhance security operations for the SOC.

• Improved internal simulated phishing attack models to strengthen overall threat detection and response capabilities. Built a simulated phishing campaign with multiple honeypots and emails to help improve internal signal to noise ratio for insider threats.

• Developed and tuned detection rules to ensure effective and sustainable operations, enhancing visibility and control of endpoint fleets across Avalara.

ZScaler San Jose, CA

Cybersecurity Engineering Intern June 2023-Aug 2023

• Worked on a NOC team to learn how to manage server load and maintain cloud services on an enterprise level.

• Used Python and Bash to create scripts to help notify on-call engineers of server box errors like swap memory being overfilled and overly high CPU usage.

• Completed and received a Cybersecurity Fundamentals certificate. Learned about advanced networking topics. Ujima Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Lab La Jolla, CA Cybersecurity Assistant Researcher May 2023-Present

• Conducting research to identify the security metrics and privacy standards that bank loan apps in Kenya utilize. This includes decompiling Android APKs to analyze their XML manifest, file structures, and internal security checks to assess what information these apps permission.

• Co-authored a paper for AfriCHI 2023 Conference on Tech about Kenyan bank loans and privacy controls. Extracurriculars

Triton Pokemon League La Jolla, CA

President 2022-Present

• Coordinating individual and large scale tournaments for 150+ members. Overseeing the Pokemon League tournament at Triton Gaming Expo, San Diego’s premiere gaming convention boasting over 1k attendees.

• Team Captain for the UCSD Triton Pokemon League E-sports team in collegiate international competitions with placements of 1st, 2nd, and 6th out of hundreds of universities. Technical Skills

Languages: Python, Rust, MATLAB, Bash, SQl, C++, Javascript, Java Tools: BurpSuite, Metasploit, Linux, OWASP Suite, Docker, Various CLI tools for Application security, Snowflake, Github, Gitlab, JIRA

Security Knowledge: Operating System Internals, Authentication/Authorization Protocols, Cloud Sec tooling, Relational Databases, IDAM, Firewalls, SIEM Systems, Networking Certificates in Progress: CISSP, eJPT, and Security+

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