Software Development Engineer | Security-Focused Engineer | M.S. Computer Science
I build secure, scalable software systems with experience across full-stack development, automated testing, and cybersecurity.
My engineering approach combines clean code, strong testing practices, and a security-first mindset.
I enjoy solving real-world problems, learning continuously, and contributing to open-source projects.
Master of Computer Science (MCS)
University of Texas at Austin
Programming Languages :Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Backend & APIs: Flask, FastAPI, Node.js, RESTful API design & implementation
Frontend: React, HTML, CSS
Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL
Cloud & DevOps : AWS (EC2, S3, IAM), Docker, CI/CD pipelines
Testing & QA: PyTest, Jest, Unit testing, integration testing, Test automation & regression testing, performance test
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- Selected for WiCyS Security Training Scholarship (2025)
- Ranked Top 2% on TryHackMe (Tier 2)
- 36th place in Tier 1 Capture The Flag competition
- British Columbia Women in Tech (2023)
- Awarded to one of the top 10 students across BC for academic excellence and commitment to tech
- Saigon Construction Corporation β Employee of the Year (2018)
- Recognized for engineering leadership and successful project delivery
- Contributed bug fixes and feature enhancements to JavaScript and Python projects on GitHub
- Participated in hackathons and collaborative coding events
- Reviewed pull requests and provided feedback to maintain code quality
- Interested in collaborating on open-source projects related to:
- AI & machine learning
- Cloud & application security
- Developer tooling & education
- LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annatna/)
- GitHub: (https://github.com/ngocanhnt269)
βοΈ Iβm actively seeking opportunities in Software Development Engineering, QA / Test Engineering, and Security Engineering. Feel free to reach out!

