Software Engineer

Issam Zantout

**************@*****.*** github.com/izantout linkedin.com/in/issam-zantout

Santa Clara, CA 95050 415-***-****

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

M.S. Cybersecurity – Northeastern University Sep 2024 - Present B.S. Computer Engineering – California State University Long Beach (CSULB) Sep 2020 - May 2024 Google Cybersecurity Certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

EXPERIENCE

Software Engineer Intern

Teradek, Irvine - California Jan 2024 – May 2024

• Enhanced SDK functionality to improve device connectivity, ensuring compatibility and scalability for future integrations.

• Developed a tool to automate codebase cleanup and SDK compilation, reducing manual effort by 40% for internal and external releases.

• Created and automated a test suite for video and audio analysis, accelerating firmware bug detection by over 30% and improving team efficiency.

• Redesigned SDK documentation to accelerate onboarding and support new device integrations. Software Engineer: Full stack Flutter Programmer

SKAWR, Torrance - California May 2023 – Nov 2023

• Integrated AI models hosted on AWS for real-time data interpretation, improving app features and user experience.

• Secured user data by implementing Firebase security rules, preventing unauthorized access.

• Automated builds, testing, and deployment using GitHub CI/CD and Codemagic to improve development efficiency.

• Built unit tests with Node.js to validate backend security rules and ensure reliable performance. Software Engineer Intern: Full stack App Developer GlobeSisters, Berkeley - California Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

• Led backend and Android development, handling database design, APIs, and security to protect data and communication.

• Improved Maps API efficiency by 30%, fixing critical issues and eliminating crashes to enhance reliability and user experience.

PROJECTS

Accessible Smart Door Security System:

• Developed a disability-friendly home security system with Raspberry Pi, featuring facial recognition, sign language support, real-time notifications, and zero-delay video streaming, with a companion app for Android, iOS, and smartwatches.

• Used Linux, AWS, Firebase, and Docker with GitHub CI/CD pipelines to enable cross-platform connectivity via Bluetooth and WiFi.

Full-Stack Educational Games Development:

• Designing interactive educational games with React, 3.js, MongoDB, and Firebase, combining dynamic visuals with engaging user experiences.

“Code Ninjas LA” App:

• Built the 'Code Ninjas LA' app with Flutter, Dart, and Firebase, featuring secure user authentication, data protection, and real-time updates for 200+ users, increasing engagement by 20%. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Python, C++, C, Dart, JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS, C#, SQL, AWS, Firebase, MongoDB, Git, GitHub CI/CD, Code magic CI/CD, Linux, Docker, Jira, OpenCV, MQTT, WebRTC, VMAF, FFMPEG, Tesseract

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