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Zain Khalil Khan

ZAIN KHALIL KHAN

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Cybersecurity and Computer Science student at DePaul University. Information Systems Technician. Student Ambassador. Builder of secure web and mobile systems, AI agents, and data-driven dashboards.

Profile

Technically proficient student and aspiring cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in technical support, full-stack development, and applied security research. Pursuing a B.S. in Cybersecurity at DePaul University. Skilled in Python, React Native, Flask, SQL, and network security.

Location
Chicago, IL

Education

DePaul University
B.S. Cybersecurity, Sep 2023 – Jun 2027 (Dean’s List)

About Me

I build secure, reliable software and infrastructure. I have deployed real-world solutions through university service roles and international hackathons, including full-stack dashboards, AI-driven cybersecurity tools, and research projects focused on threat detection and mitigation. I enjoy solving operational challenges and improving reliability in production systems while mentoring users and teams to adopt secure patterns.

Core Skills

  • Python, Flask, FastAPI
  • React, React Native
  • SQL, MySQL
  • Network security, Wireshark, Snort
  • Authentication, MFA, TOTP
  • Docker, AWS, Oracle Cloud

Leadership & Service

DePaul CDM Ambassador, IS Technician, Student Council roles, Social Media Manager for Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation, and volunteer roles for NGO media.

Experience

Selected roles and responsibilities

Information Systems Technician

DePaul University — Apr 2024 – Present

On-site

Provide technical support and maintenance for faculty and staff systems across Windows and macOS. Troubleshoot hardware and software, manage service tickets in ServiceNow, and collaborate with teams to reduce downtime.

Genius Squad Technician

DePaul University — Mar 2025 – Sep 2025

On-site

Delivered first-line support for students, faculty, and staff. Performed device diagnostics, malware removal, OS installations, and network configuration across Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.

COL Technician

DePaul University — Mar 2024 – Present

On-site

Supported classroom AV and online learning systems. Managed AV equipment, performed diagnostics, and assisted faculty during live instruction.

Information Services Intern

KAK Law Associates — Jul 2021 – Aug 2023

Lahore, Pakistan

Streamlined data operations, maintained IT workflows, organized legal documents, and supported case research and client services.

Social Media Manager

Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation — Nov 2018 – Present

Remote

Managed digital presence and content strategy to increase engagement and brand awareness across platforms.

Projects

Selected project highlights with tech and impact

Employee Scheduling and Team Management System

Oct 2025 – Present · DePaul University

Web + Mobile

Comprehensive scheduling platform with real-time updates, shift swapping, and role-based access. Web app built with Flask and React. Mobile app built with React Native and Firebase. Streamlined team coordination and increased productivity by 30 percent through clear UI and secure APIs.

Tech: Flask, React, React Native, Firebase, JSON, Authentication

BloomGuard · Maternal Health Tracking

Nov 2025 · Prototype

Healthcare Demo

Full stack maternal health prototype with symptom logging, AI-driven risk insights, clinician dashboards, and real-time alerts. Backend uses FastAPI, Pydantic, and Pathway for streaming updates. Frontend built with Next.js 16, TypeScript, Tailwind v4, and shadcn/ui. Demo packaged with Docker.

Tech: FastAPI, Pathway, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, Docker

FinSight · AI Financial Document Intelligence

Nov 2025 · Hackathon

LandingAI Challenge

Agentic system for extracting structured JSON from unstructured financial documents using LandingAI ADE, then validating with a YAML rule engine. LLM on AWS Bedrock resolves ambiguity and explains decisions. Backend with FastAPI and Docker. Project reduces manual review time and improves traceability for KYC and AML workflows.

RelapseRadar · Predictive Relapse Prevention

Nov 2025 · Prototype

Streaming AI

Real-time risk scoring platform for addiction recovery. Ingests wearable metrics, mood checkins, cravings, and behavior to surface evolving risk and provide empathetic coaching suggestions. Built with Pathway and FastAPI, with a counselor dashboard for triage.

Tech: Pathway, FastAPI, Python

AI Agent Development for Cybersecurity and Financial Analysis

Sep 2025 – Oct 2025 · DePaul University

ML + Agents

Suite of agents for anomaly detection in network traffic and forecasting market volatility. Built models with Scikit-learn, created training datasets, and integrated live data feeds via REST APIs. Dashboards convert outputs into analyst-ready insights.

Tech: Python, Scikit-learn, Pandas, REST APIs

SpaceVitals Dashboard · NASA Space Apps

Oct 2025 · Hackathon

Real-time Dashboard

Backend lead for a dashboard that visualizes astronaut vitals and mission telemetry in near real time. Implemented Flask APIs and frontend integrations to keep data flowing under tight time constraints.

Tech: Flask, REST API, JavaScript

Automated Java and Python Grading Engine

DePaul University · Tooling

Education Tool

Hybrid grading pipeline that compiles and executes Java and Python submissions in sandboxed environments with test harnesses, batch processing, and detailed reports. Improved grading speed and consistency for instructors.

Tech: Java, Python, Subprocess Automation

Additional Projects

Cybersecurity Threat Research: DDoS

Traffic analysis, IoC identification, Snort and Wireshark based simulations, and mitigation frameworks.

Encrypted File Vault

Client-side AES encryption, PBKDF2 key derivation, RBAC, S3 presigned URL storage, and audit logging.

Multifactor Authentication System

OTP and TOTP integration, secure hashing, and input validation to prevent credential attacks.

Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS)

Snort deployment, automated alerting, and packet analysis with Python and Wireshark.

Password Strength Analyzer

Entropy scoring, regex detection, and actionable feedback to improve authentication hygiene.

Patient Summary Assistant

Streams clinical notes into Pathway, generates specialist summaries with citation level traceability for clinicians.

Certifications

Selected recent and relevant certifications

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
LinkedIn · Oct 2025
Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
LinkedIn · Oct 2025
Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer Prep
LinkedIn · Dec 2025
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Multicloud Architect
LinkedIn · Dec 2025
AWS Administration: Security Fundamentals
LinkedIn · Nov 2025
Building Production-Ready React Apps with Firebase
LinkedIn · Nov 2025
Full certification list available on LinkedIn and portfolio. Many additional training badges in cloud, security, dev, and AI earned in 2025.

Skills

Programming & Tools

  • Python, Java, JavaScript
  • Flask, FastAPI, React, React Native
  • Docker, Git, CI

Security

  • Network security, Snort, Wireshark
  • Penetration testing, CEH workflows
  • MFA, password hygiene, secure coding

Cloud & Data

  • AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud
  • SQL, MySQL, JSON, data pipelines
  • Machine learning, Scikit-learn, LLM integration

Get in touch

Open to internships, collaborations, mentorship, and project opportunities.