MCMiguel Cárdenas
@miguelcsx
Software engineer passionate about cybersecurity and full-stack development.
ColombiaWhat I'm looking for
I'm Miguel Cárdenas, a dedicated software engineer with a strong focus on cybersecurity and full-stack development. My journey in technology has been marked by a commitment to enhancing user experience and implementing secure systems. Currently, I work as a Software Engineer at ForensicT, where I conduct security assessments and penetration testing for client applications, identifying critical vulnerabilities and delivering detailed security reports with actionable remediation steps.
In addition to my role at ForensicT, I contribute to the educational sector as a part-time Software Engineer at Tripleten, where I optimize an educational platform and validate technical content for data science and AI courses. My academic background includes a Bachelor of Scientific Computing from Universidad de Medellin and a Bachelor of Computer Science from Universidad de Antioquia, where I led the development of an AI-powered query system for faculty data management. I am passionate about continuous learning and open-source projects, always eager to tackle complex problems and innovate in my field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Tripleten
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Optimized an educational platform by reviewing technical content for accuracy, fixing critical bugs, and implementing an automated content validation system.
Security Engineer
ForensicT
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Conducted security assessments and penetration testing for client applications, identifying critical vulnerabilities and delivering detailed reports with remediation steps.
Software Engineer
Fluid Attacks
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Developed security scanning solutions using DAST and SAST methodologies, built AWS-based security scanners, and automated vulnerability detection for Git repositories.
Intern Software Engineer
Autonomic Mind
Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 (1 month)
Developed advanced problem-solving skills through functional programming training, optimized solutions, and implemented an automated testing pipeline.
Software Engineer
University of Antioquia
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Led the development of an administrative tool system for faculty data management, integrating AI to create an AI-powered query system.
Software Engineer
Eastlube
Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)
Led a digital transformation initiative, modernizing operations with a new website and database system, resulting in improved visibility and data retrieval.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversidad de Medellin
Bachelor of Scientific Computing, Scientific Computing
2024 -
UAUniversity of Antioquia
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2022 - 2022
Led development of administrative tool system for faculty data management and performance tracking. Integrated LLMs to create an AI-powered query system for university data.
SESENA
Technical Studies in Mechatronics, Mechatronics
2020 - 2021
Completed technical studies in Mechatronics, focusing on practical applications and foundational engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ColombiaAuthorized to work in
Website
miguelcsx.vercel.appJob categories
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