Santanu Raj

I am a driven Computer Science and Engineering student at Lovely Professional University with a strong foundation in secure system operations, backend development, and financial transaction processing. My career objective is to leverage my technical adaptability and meticulous attention to detail to build and secure robust digital environments.

Professional Experience & Leadership In my current role as a Google Student Ambassador, I act as a liaison to the student body, breaking down complex technical tools into easily understandable instructions and guiding non-technical users. I also have hands-on experience in financial infrastructure through my work with the Moneygram Financial Service Test Cycle, where I participated in field and remote testing of cash-out payment cycles to prioritize consumer payment accuracy and seamless user experiences. Previously, as a Technical Intern at TechSaksham with Microsoft, I engineered telemetry systems that tracked user-facing application errors, successfully reducing issue resolution time by 30% while processing daily system logs with a 99% accuracy rate.

Technical Projects & Interests My technical interests are deeply rooted in cybersecurity, modern software architecture, and cryptography. To continuously push my boundaries, I actively study advanced topics such as Programming in Modern C++, Ethical Hacking, and Blockchain. Putting theory into practice, I developed the Shado Text project, a backend architecture focused on secure end-to-end encryption. Additionally, I deployed the robust backend for NexusFund, a consumer crowdfunding platform, where I integrated Stripe Webhooks to securely manage user payments and protected all client-facing data inputs to prevent unauthorized access.

I thrive in collaborative, high-pressure tech environments and frequently compete in national and regional hackathons. My recent involvements include participating in the AI for Bharat national-level hackathon, RanchiHacks, the Google Lakecity Hackathon in Udaipur, and advancing to the first round of The Big Code 2026.

Achievements & Certifications I am highly committed to data privacy and system integrity, holding industry-recognized certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv13 AI), FortiNet NSE3, and Oracle Cloud AI Foundations Associate. Beyond my technical pursuits, my dedication to proactive communication and social initiatives was recognized by the Aspire Institute, which named me an Aspire Leaders Program Finalist and awarded me a $400 Academic Advancement Grant as one of the top 30 recipients in India.