Cindy Rong
Redmond,WA
Summary
Driven software engineer with expertise in software development, machine learning, and computer security. Delivered critical features and led system enhancements that ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered client IP redaction for XDS log search to meet executive order compliance by enforcing default IP masking for non-EO users, with JIT-based privileged overrides and EO-group authorization via XStore/AME mapping. Shipped the feature from pre-prod to production, eliminating unauthorized IP exposure while preserving secure, audible access for approved DRIs.
- Led the DSTS v2 migration for Diag, resolving an unsupported architectural scenario where Diag and DD co‑located on the same node, partnering with the DD Gateway team to redesign the handling model and delivering client‑side changes and VM test updates to validate full end‑to‑end compatibility.
- Implemented critical Torus LKG enhancements, including emergency rollout support for rapid deployment of hotfixes and component‑level skip logic for safer, more controlled rollouts.
Software Engineer I
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Implemented DSMS client to streamline certificate management by onboarding DSMS certificates, automating rotation, and validating end-to-end functionality. Unified design, deployment, and validation of DSMS certificates for ODL/PiiScrubber and Torus, registering thousands of service objects, onboarding new VMs, and verifying deployments from Canary through all production phases. Established fallback mechanism using secret store to ensure seamless transition and full DSMS certificate coverage across all machines, regions, and environments.
- Engineered advanced observability and incident automation improvements for Kevlar Extensions/KLS by creating production-grade monitors using ICM Automation. Integrated Guest Agent telemetry and subscription-level request tracing to surface anomalous patterns with high accuracy. Built specialized HOBO request monitor that inspects request metadata, identifies HOBO-origin traffic, and automatically generates ICM incidents to trigger immediate on-call response.
Full Stack Developer Intern
MassMutual
New York, New York
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed Workflow API service for reinforced administration system, integrating client, controller, and server components using TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and RESTful.
- Delivered lightweight, powerful frontend for Admin with key functionalities including routing and workflow management.
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems
Cornell University
New York05-2021
Skills
- software development
- machine learning
- security
- ARVR game
Timeline
Software Engineer II
Microsoft
09.2024 - Current
Software Engineer I
Microsoft
07.2021 - 09.2024
Full Stack Developer Intern
MassMutual
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Information Systems
Cornell University