Tahlil Darwish
Security Software Engineer
Dallas,TX
Summary
Ambitious security software engineer passionate about marrying data with emerging technologies. Polished in developing and implementing security plans and procedures and developing strategies to respond and recover from security breaches. Logical and analytical leader familiar with building security tools and technologies such as security information and event management (SIEM) applications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Backend Software Engineer, Cyber Security
Bank Of America
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and patented a proprietary script to automate enterprise data scanning processes, significantly enhancing efficiency while mitigating potential data exposure risks. Effectively extracted and scanned all archived files, successfully preventing potential security breaches and ensuring robust data protection measures.
- Collaborated with 5 cross-functional data loss prevention teams to design and implement comprehensive cyber security measures for various projects.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained Quality Control (QC) testing scripts, integrating SQL databases to retrieve and analyze data, and presenting results through a user-friendly front-facing application. Streamlined testing processes, ensuring comprehensive quality assessment and facilitating efficient decision-making for stakeholders.
- Optimized performance of backend systems by analyzing data flow and implementing caching techniques.
Cybersecurity Defense Investigator
Bank Of America
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Minimized investigation times by developing a web application using Django that allows users to easily transfer content between off-network and work devices.
- Improved workflow standardization by developing and documenting standard operating procedures for all security investigations.
- Utilized threat intelligence tools to support daily cyber security operations, and produce intel analysis of threat actors, IOCS, and vulnerabilities.
- Integrated Jira templates and dashboards for customized views of incident metrics for the Threat Reductions Team.
Global Financial Crimes Investigator
Guidehouse
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Compiled over 700 easy to consume, high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) often used in judicial proceedings and federal investigations. (Subpoenas, FinCEN, etc.)
- Selected for COVID-19/unemployment assistance fraud special task force to identify common patterns in accounts suspected to be involved in identity and unemployment fraud. This resulted in hundreds of thousands of accounts being identified and millions of dollars flagged.
- Audited suspicious activity related to money laundering and financial fraud, including terrorist financing, human trafficking, structuring, foreign ATM usage, high-risk wires, rapid movement of funds, profile deviations, and merchant fraud.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of North Texas
Denton, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
NoSQL Databases
Accomplishments
- Awarded Bank of America's Platinum Award in 2023 for successfully inventing and filing a patent for a proprietary script to automate scanning processes.
Affiliations
Advanced Python Teacher, Girls Who Code
- Instructed and mentored girls in grades 6 through 12 in advanced Python programming as part of the Girls Who Code program. Designed and delivered engaging curriculum to foster computational thinking skills and promote diversity in technology.
Timeline
Backend Software Engineer, Cyber Security
Bank Of America
07.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Defense Investigator
Bank Of America
01.2022 - 06.2022
Global Financial Crimes Investigator
Guidehouse
05.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of North Texas
05.2001 -
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