Sophie Veys
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced software engineer with a research background in usable security and privacy. Emphasis on secure, intuitive interfaces driven by data insights. Skilled in analyzing large data sets, risk management, and compliance. Competent in technical methods including scripting, internet protocols, and data analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Stack Developer
Rattle, LLC (Stealth Startup)
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Led development of a social media app, including front-end, back-end, and algorithm design
- Implemented design team's wireframes using React Native
- Collaborated with the team to refine and iterate upon app design and content
- Configured a Spring Boot Java and SQL backend on an Ubuntu Server
- Spearheaded efforts toward industry standard cybersecurity, including obtaining an SSL certificate and securing passwords with the bcrypt hash function
- Composed thorough documentation and compiled resources including style guides, relevant documentation, and solutions to previously-encountered errors
- Researched and reviewed various claim detection algorithms, identifying optimal evaluation metrics, features, and methods for algorithm enhancement
- Curated annotated training data used to test models and algorithms.
Application Architect
Bank of America
Hybrid
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and maintained a financial regulatory reporting Python app for a multinational client base
- Analyzed and synthesized valuable data to inform decision-making processes.
- Automated and optimized sub-processes of ETL pipeline for increased efficiency and consistency of results
- Communicated progress to clients and colleagues via self-serve dashboards, JIRA , and Excel/PowerPoints
- Updated code logic and data to ensure compliance during the enactment of new reporting laws in 2022
- Supported QA through comprehensive testing and documentation
- Completed regular training on data security, compliance, and risk management
Research Assistant
University of Chicago SUPERgroup Lab
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed user-centric research studies with an emphasis on supporting transparency via data visualization and UX design
- Created study materials including survey questions, activities & discussion topics for focus groups, and design mockups & wireframes
- Developed a content agnostic JavaScript web app that rendered an interactive display of user-uploaded data files, obtained under GDPR/CCPA access rights
- Performed quantitative/statistical data analysis in Python, SQL, and R
- Conducted qualitative analysis such as affinity diagramming & axial coding
- Co-authored an analysis of Twitter's advertising landscape, resulting in a characterization of targeting techniques derived from participants' data
- Presented research findings at prestigious HCI conferences.
REU Research Intern
Carnegie Mellon University CoEx & CHIMPS Labs
Remote
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Created wireframes and led pilot testing for an app designed to promote better cybersecurity practices
- Designed surveys to evaluate the app's impact, utilizing validated taxonomies of cybersecurity practices and user attitude scales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Chicago
03-2022
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Skills
- SQL
- Java
- C/C
- Python
- Bash Scripting
- Linux
- Threat Modeling
- Statistical Analysis
- Unit Testing & QA
Certification
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, 03/2024
Publications
- Pursuing Usable & Useful Data Downloads under GDPR/CCPA Access Rights via Co-Design, SOUPS '21, S. Veys, M. Stamos, et al., [pdf]
- Taking Data Out of Context to Hyper-Personalize Ads: Crowdworkers' Privacy Perceptions & Decisions to Disclose Private Information, CHI '20, J. Hanson, M. Wei, S. Veys, et al., [pdf]
- What Twitter Knows: Characterizing Ad Targeting Practices, User Perceptions & Ad Explanations Through Users' Own Twitter Data, USENIX Security '20, M Wei. M. Stamos, S. Veys, et al., [pdf]
Accomplishments
Computing Research Association
Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award, 2022
Timeline
Full-Stack Developer
Rattle, LLC (Stealth Startup)
07.2023 - 03.2024
Application Architect
Bank of America
03.2022 - 06.2023
REU Research Intern
Carnegie Mellon University CoEx & CHIMPS Labs
06.2021 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
University of Chicago SUPERgroup Lab
10.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Chicago
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
Western Governors University
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