Salman
Shekh
Software/Security Engineer · Building Things Secure
Get to know me
About Me
I’m a Software Engineer specializing in cybersecurity.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked across the full spectrum of IT and security, ranging from foundational user support and IT infrastructure management to directing operations for a non-profit. I’ve engineered internal AI-driven security tools, built computer vision applications for Fortune 500 companies, and executed cybersecurity operations for Defense Contractors in strict compliance with federal frameworks.
I take a hands-on approach to problem solving, and I'm always looking to learn more about securing systems and applications.
Certifications
CompTIA · 2026
CompTIA · 2026
San Diego State University · 2022
Where I've worked
Experience Timeline
Defense Contractor
CurrentSecurity Engineer · Cybersecurity
- •Engineered security architectures for mission-critical embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS), executing hardware-level hardening across secure boot, TPMs, and cryptographic modules aligned with FIPS 140-3 standards.
- •Led end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, decomposing NIST SP 800-53 controls and generating assessment artifacts (STIGs, eMASS) to achieve defense compliance.
- •Collaborated with cross-functional software and hardware engineering teams to conduct threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and secure design reviews across product development lifecycles.
Qualcomm
AI Software Developer Co-op · AI
- •Architected an Android computer vision application for real-time driver drowsiness and distraction detection, implementing multi-stage ML inference to optimize edge accuracy under poor lighting and sensor noise.
- •Embedded privacy-by-design principles and secure coding standards into the development lifecycle, ensuring real-time performance while maintaining strict data retention compliance.
HP
Software Engineer Intern · Application & Cloud Security
- •Built an AI-assisted security risk assessment platform that automated secure design reviews and PDF reporting, cutting approval timelines from weeks to minutes while boosting audit readiness.
- •Leveraged Wiz to pinpoint, prioritize, and remediate AWS cloud misconfigurations and architecture vulnerabilities alongside cross-functional engineering teams.
Urban Restoration Counseling Center
IT & Security Manager · IT Operations
- •Designed and deployed a layered defense architecture (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, centralized logging) mapped to NIST and CIS benchmarks, reducing security incidents by 30%.
- •Enforced Zero Trust identity access management (MFA, RBAC, least privilege) for 20+ users and managed end-to-end incident response, patch management, and system hardening.
- •Optimized IT operations and vendor licensing, cutting technology spend by 20% while expanding overall security coverage.
UPAC
IT Engineer · IT Support
- •Spearheaded incident response workflows using Microsoft Sentinel and NinjaOne, driving alert triage, threat containment, and technical remediation for small business environments.
- •Formulated core security policies across access control and data protection while delivering user awareness training that improved security comprehension by 25%.
My Toolkit
Skills & Technologies
Things I've built
Featured Projects
Protect Your Oil
Privacy & SecurityA personal web project focused on digital privacy, security awareness, and data protection
- ▸Organizes and presents clear, practical information about protecting personal data in an increasingly connected world
- ▸Information is the new oil: This project exists to help people understand its value and how to protect it
Alvion
Capstone Project · QualcommReal-time computer vision driver safety system
- ▸Built an ML Kit-powered algorithm to detect driver drowsiness and distraction
- ▸Implemented driver history tracking with local and cloud syncing capabilities
- ▸Integrated a secondary model to detect sunglasses and facial occlusions
ShadowManor
Game DevelopmentMy First-person survival horror game with intelligent enemy
- ▸3D First-Person Gameplay: Navigate a haunted mansion with smooth camera controls and atmospheric audio
- ▸Intelligent AI Zombies: Advanced pathfinding and mechanics for wandering, chasing, and attacking
- ▸Interactive Progression: Manage health, collect keys from hidden chests, and survive increasingly challenging levels