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Ezana Mussie

Fairfax,VA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Java Security Engineer Intern

TechSecure Solutions
New York, NY
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Developed a Java-based encryption module using AES-256 to secure sensitive user data, decreasing data breach risks by 50%.
  • Integrated the encryption module with Microsoft Azure Key Vault, ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 security standards.

Cyber Risk Analyst

National Cybersecurity Research Institute
Washington, DC
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted penetration testing on AI-driven authentication systems, uncovering four critical vulnerabilities that could lead to adversarial attacks.
  • Developed a machine learning-based anomaly detection system in Python (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn) that improved threat detection rates by 35%.

AI-Powered SaaS Platform Lead

InnovateAI Tech
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led a cross-functional team of 6 developers, 2 designers, and 3 analysts to develop a B2B AI-powered cybersecurity risk assessment tool.
  • Conducted user research with 20+ business leaders, identifying key security pain points, which shaped the product’s roadmap

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity/ Data Analytics

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-2026

Skills

  • Data loss prevention
  • Intrusion detection
  • Endpoint protection
  • Access control
  • Identity management
  • Firewall management
  • Cloud security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Java
  • Microsoft Word, Excel

Timeline

Java Security Engineer Intern

TechSecure Solutions
10.2024 - 01.2025

Cyber Risk Analyst

National Cybersecurity Research Institute
10.2023 - 07.2024

AI-Powered SaaS Platform Lead

InnovateAI Tech
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity/ Data Analytics

Virginia Commonwealth University
Ezana Mussie