Tommy Nguyen
Computer Science student at UC Santa Cruz specializing in cloud security engineering and AWS infrastructure protection.
[ABOUT_ME]
> I'm a Computer Science student at UC Santa Cruz with a passion for cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. My focus is on becoming a Cloud Security Engineer, specializing in AWS security architecture and implementation.
> With certifications in CompTIA Security+ and AWS Certified Security, I'm building a strong foundation in both theoretical security principles and practical cloud security implementations. Currently studying for CISSP to further deepen my expertise in information security.
> Through my work at xAI, UC Santa Cruz ITS, and various projects, I've gained hands-on experience in secure system design, network security, and cloud infrastructure protection.
[SECURITY_FIRST]
Implementing security best practices in every project
[CLOUD_NATIVE]
Specializing in AWS security architecture
[ENCRYPTION]
Cryptography and secure data handling
[CERTIFIED]
Multiple industry certifications
[EXPERIENCE]
[September 2025 - Present]
- ▪Provisioned and deployed campus computers ensuring compliance with UC Security standards
- ▪Securely erased and destroyed sensitive data in line with UCOP policy
- ▪Created and managed ServiceNow tickets for improved team knowledge sharing
[April 2024 - July 2024]
- ▪Reduced Grok4 and DeepSearch model hallucinations by 5% through comprehensive testing
- ▪Authored feedback reports contributing to iterative model improvements
[December 2023 - July 2024]
- ▪Led team of 3 front-end engineers to create landing page and app interfaces
- ▪Designed and implemented responsive web interfaces from Figma sketches
University of California, Santa Cruz
B.A. Computer Science & B.S. Computer Science: Game Design
Graduating June 2026 • GPA: 3.84/4.0
[CERTIFICATIONS]
[ORGANIZATIONS]
Slug Security, Stanford Startup Cohort 2024
[FEATURED_PROJECTS]
> Showcasing my work in security engineering and full-stack development
[KEY_FEATURES]
- ▪Implemented least-privilege access framework
- ▪Automated permission provisioning with Python
- ▪Reduced data exposure risks for AI agents
[TECHNOLOGIES]
[KEY_FEATURES]
- ▪Built events feature for campus activities
- ▪Improved navigation precision with MapBox
- ▪Full-stack development with modern tech stack
[TECHNOLOGIES]
[CONNECT]
> I'm always open to discussing cloud security opportunities, collaborating on projects, or just connecting with fellow security enthusiasts.
[GET_IN_TOUCH]
Whether you're looking for a cloud security engineer, want to discuss AWS security best practices, or explore collaboration opportunities, I'd love to hear from you.