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Justin Smith

Baltimore,Maryland

Summary

Dynamic Software Security Engineer with proven expertise at Robinhood, enhancing application security and developing secure coding guidelines. Proficient in Python and skilled in collaboration, I drive the integration of robust security practices in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring resilient software solutions and safeguarding user data against vulnerabilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Security Engineer

Robinhood
Menlo Park, CA
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Monitored and enhanced application security across the trading platform
  • Developed secure coding guidelines and performed regular code reviews
  • Created internal training materials for engineers on preventing common vulnerabilities

Security Consultant (Contract)

Coinbase
Remote / San Francisco, CA
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Conducted code audits on cryptocurrency transaction flows
  • Provided recommendations for secure DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline hardening
  • Collaborated with developers to integrate multi-factor authentication solutions

Software Developer

DoorDash
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Contributed to microservice architecture for logistics and routing
  • Implemented security best practices on Docker-based infrastructure
  • Worked on authentication flows, token management, and encryption protocols for user data

Software Engineering Intern

Stripe
San Francisco, CA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in building and testing internal APIs
  • Wrote scripts in Python to automate parts of payment-processing pipelines
  • Implemented basic security scans for REST endpoints

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Proficient in Python, Go, Java, JavaScript
  • Experience with AWS and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Security toolkits: Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit
  • Familiar with modern CI/CD pipelines and best practices for securing them

Timeline

Software Security Engineer

Robinhood
04.2023 - 03.2025

Security Consultant (Contract)

Coinbase
07.2021 - 03.2023

Software Developer

DoorDash
08.2019 - 06.2021

Software Engineering Intern

Stripe
06.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of California, Berkeley
Justin Smith