Software Developer · Cybersecurity
Shafil Alam
CS Student. I am driven by a simple goal: building applications that actually work for people. From real-time transit tracking with Destination App to managing academics with StudentBook, my projects are designed to solve real problems and make daily routines easier.
About
I'm a Computer Science student with a self-taught foundation in software development, cybersecurity, and systems administration. My technical skills are backed by hands-on projects, industry certifications, and competition experience, not just coursework.
I started building apps and exploring security early on, earning multiple CompTIA certifications and placing first in state competitions. Since then, I've founded two ventures, contributed to open-source projects, and continued pushing into new technical challenges.
Major Apps
Destination App & StudentBook
Two of my biggest projects focused on improving daily life. Destination App is a live transit tracker serving 800+ agencies, and StudentBook is a comprehensive grade and assignment tracker.
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View ProjectsProjects
Destination App
ActiveReal-time transit tracking for 800+ agencies. iOS & Android.
ShortsFusion
SunsetAI-powered short-form video platform. 100+ users acquired.
StudentBook
Coming SoonStudent gradebook & GPA tracking app for iOS.
Home Lab
Proxmox, pfSense, Active Directory, and security testing environment.
Side Projects
Experience
Software Engineer
Destination App
Developed a real-time transit tracking mobile app with a focus on smaller transit systems often missing from major map apps, while still fully supporting large public transit agencies.
- Supports 800+ university, corporate, and public agencies with wider coverage than competing solutions
- Delivered improved UX compared to existing, fragmented agency apps
- Iterated based on continuous user feedback, leading to adoption and satisfaction
- Engineered a custom algorithm for ETAs across any agency, and built a trip planner and routing algorithm from scratch
Software Engineer
ShortsFusion
Built and launched an AI-powered SaaS platform that helps creators and marketers produce short-form video content at scale.
- Engineered a content engine leveraging LLM agents for script generation and intelligent video edits
- Integrated multimodal AI (image, video, and speech synthesis) as included tools
- Built a scalable backend with async job queues for video rendering and Stripe monetization
Open Source Contributor
Dogecoin
Contributed meaningful improvements to the Dogecoin Core codebase.
- Improved the Core Wallet (Qt C++ UI) with advanced peer management tools
- Backported Bitcoin's addrv2 P2P feature to enable TorV3 and I2P network support
- Upgraded external dependencies for improved security and compatibility
Certifications
CompTIA Security+
Certified in foundational cybersecurity skills with a focus on network security, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics.
Apr 2023
CompTIA Ethical Hacker Pro
Certified in ethical hacking and proficient in using tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, with skills in reconnaissance, and more.
Apr 2023 - ID: 6-1C6-V43U8P
CompTIA Security Pro
Certified in comprehensive security principles with hands-on labs covering hardening, application defense, and data security.
Mar 2023 - ID: 6-1C6-V2NBE7
CompTIA A+ Network
Certified in network administration and troubleshooting, demonstrating proficiency in configuring and maintaining network infrastructure.
Nov 2022 - ID: 6-1C6-TULW8
IT Specialist - Network Security
Certified as a network security specialist, skilled in securing and protecting network infrastructure from potential threats.
Dec 2022
IT Specialist - Software Development
Certified in software development skills, including OOP programming, web apps, and databases. Proficiency in C# and SQL was required.
Mar 2023
Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate
Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Office 2019).
Jan 2023
J.P. Morgan Software Engineering Simulation
Software engineering job simulation covering financial data systems and developer workflows.
Mar 2024Awards & Honors
National Cyber Scholar
National Cyber Scholarship Foundation · Top 1,000 highest-scoring eligible CyberStart players nationwide
1st Place - FBLA Mobile Application Development (Georgia)
Future Business Leaders of America · Represented school at FBLA National Conference
1st Place - Microsoft Word Competition (Georgia)
Microsoft Office Specialist US Championship
Platinum Rank - AFA CyberPatriot XV
CyberPatriot · Secured Windows Server and Ubuntu Linux environments under competition conditions
Top 10 - CyberStart America (Georgia)
Gold Badge · 100,000+ points scored
Education
Technical Education Program
Cybersecurity
- Top 10 in CyberStart America (Georgia) - Gold Badge, 100,000+ points
- Platinum Rank in AFA CyberPatriot XV Competition
- Recognized as a National Cyber Scholar by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation
- 1st Place in Microsoft Word Competition (Georgia)
Activities: CyberStart America, CyberPatriot XV, Technology Student Association
High School
May 2023- Computer Science Pathway Seal on Diploma
- 1st Place for FBLA Mobile Application Development (Georgia)
- Represented County at FBLA National Conference
- Recognized by County Board of Education
Activities: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Get in Touch
Open to discussing new projects and opportunities in software development and cybersecurity.