Security-Focused CS Student with Encryption Expertise

Joseph Valenzuela

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Professional Summary

Security-focused CS student with hands-on experience implementing encryption systems, securing backend services

(AES-256, JWT, bcrypt). Skilled with Linux, Wireshark, SIEM tooling, and vulnerability analysis. Brings practical experience from designing secure-by-default systems and supporting SOC 2 security/compliance workflows through a security internship.

Employment History

ChartR Health – Security & Compliance Intern (2025–Present)

• Support SOC 2 readiness by improving evidence collection workflows and compliance documentation.

• Conduct vendor analysis of compliance automation platforms (Drata, Vanta, Delve), evaluating integrations, control coverage, and operational fit.

• Assist with control mapping, risk considerations, and implementation planning across security tooling. Education

University of Washington Bothell – B.S. in Computer Science & Software Engineering (GPA 3.7, Expected June 2026)

Everett Community College – A.A. in Arts and Sciences (GPA 3.72, June 2024) Relevant Coursework:

• Core CS: Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Design, Computer Organization, Operating Systems

• Security/Systems: Vulnerability Analysis, Machine Learning for Security, Web Development, REST APIs

• Programming: C++, Java, Python

Certifications

● Google Cybersecurity Certificate

● CompTIA Security+

● CompTIA Network +

● AWS Cloud Practitioner (in progress)

Projects

Post-Quantum Encryption Simulator (Python)

• Implemented a lattice-based encryption simulator to explore post-quantum cryptographic behavior and compare against classical algorithms.

• Identified performance bottlenecks and security tradeoffs by analyzing key sizes, ciphertext expansion, and error distribution.

Med-Map: Secure Prescription Delivery Backend (Flask, AES-256, JWT, bcrypt)

• Built a HIPAA-aligned backend service securing patient and route data using AES-256 encryption, JWT authentication, and hashed credentials.

• Integrated Google Maps API for route planning and implemented role-based access controls to limit data exposure across system components.

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, C++, Java, JavaScript

Security Tools: Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Splunk Cryptography: AES-256, JWT, bcrypt, secure password storage Systems & Backend: Linux, Git, Docker, Flask, REST APIs, AWS (in progress)

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