Makaio Surendran

Cybersecurity Research: Analyzed past cybersecurity incidents to determine the rationale behind current security measures and protocols. Created demonstrations, such as password crackers and phishing attacks, to prove deficiencies in Canterbury School’s digital hygiene. Presented comprehensive findings to a faculty board for the growth and improvement of the school and student community.

Harvard University's Ready Player 50: Competed in an online prompt engineering challenge, successfully extracting secret data from seven progressively difficult AI models. Achieved completion of all challenge levels among the first participants in the United States. Demonstrated advanced problem-solving skills and proficiency in AI model interaction.

Carnegie Mellon EMS: Volunteered for 490 hours by providing emergency medical care as part of a volunteer collegiate EMS system, responding to on-campus incidents and delivering patient assessment, stabilization, and transport coordination. Collaborated with team members in high-pressure situations, demonstrating strong communication and clinical decision-making.