Software Developer · Cybersecurity

Shafil Alam

CS Student. I build software that helps people: including a transit app supporting 800+ agencies. Certified in security, networking, and software development.

About

I'm a Computer Science student with a self-taught foundation in software development, cybersecurity, and systems administration. My technical skills are backed by hands-on projects, industry certifications, and competition experience, not just coursework.

I started building apps and exploring security early on, earning multiple CompTIA certifications and placing first in state competitions. Since then, I've founded two ventures, contributed to open-source projects, and continued pushing into new technical challenges.

Projects

Side Projects

Pictella

Pictella

AI photo generator app. Built in 1 day.

Wildfire Tracker

California Wildfire Tracker

Real-time wildfire tracking with evacuation zones.

FinSight AI

FinSight AI

AI financial insights app - UGAHacks

T3Chat

T3Chat Mock Recreation

AI chat app - converted mockup into real mobile app UI.

Experience

Destination App

Software Engineer

Destination App

Sep 2024 – Present

Developed a real-time transit tracking mobile app serving students, commuters, and travelers across 800+ university, corporate, and public transit agencies.

  • Supports 800+ agencies, wider coverage than most agency-provided solutions
  • Delivered improved UX compared to existing agency apps
  • Iterated based on continuous student feedback, driving adoption and satisfaction
FlutterSwiftKotlin
ShortsFusion

Software Engineer

ShortsFusion

Feb 2025 – Dec 2025

Built and launched an AI-powered platform that helps creators and marketers produce short-form video content at scale.

  • Built scalable architecture integrating AI content generation and editing tools
  • Reduced video creation time significantly through automated workflows
Next.jsReactTypeScriptPostgreSQL

Open Source Contributor

Dogecoin

Volunteer

Contributed meaningful improvements to the Dogecoin Core codebase.

  • Improved the Core Wallet (Qt C++ UI) with advanced peer management tools
  • Backported Bitcoin's addrv2 P2P feature to enable TorV3 and I2P network support
  • Upgraded external dependencies for improved security and compatibility

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+

Certified in foundational cybersecurity skills with a focus on network security, vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics.

Apr 2023
CompTIA Ethical Hacker Pro

CompTIA Ethical Hacker Pro

Certified in ethical hacking and proficient in using tools to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, with skills in reconnaissance, and more.

Apr 2023
CompTIA Security Pro

CompTIA Security Pro

Certified in comprehensive security principles with hands-on labs covering hardening, application defense, and data security.

Mar 2023
CompTIA A+ Network

CompTIA A+ Network

Certified in network administration and troubleshooting, demonstrating proficiency in configuring and maintaining network infrastructure.

Nov 2022
IT Specialist – Network Security

IT Specialist – Network Security

Certified as a network security specialist, skilled in securing and protecting network infrastructure from potential threats.

Dec 2022
IT Specialist – Software Development

IT Specialist – Software Development

Certified in software development skills, including OOP programming, web apps, and databases. Proficiency in C# and SQL was required.

Mar 2023
Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate

Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (Office 2019).

Jan 2023
J.P. Morgan Software Engineering Simulation

J.P. Morgan Software Engineering Simulation

Software engineering job simulation covering financial data systems and developer workflows.

Mar 2024

Awards & Honors

National Cyber Scholar

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation · Top 1,000 highest-scoring eligible CyberStart players nationwide

1st Place - FBLA Mobile Application Development (Georgia)

Future Business Leaders of America · Represented school at FBLA National Conference

1st Place - Microsoft Word Competition (Georgia)

Microsoft Office Specialist US Championship

Platinum Rank - AFA CyberPatriot XV

CyberPatriot · Secured Windows Server and Ubuntu Linux environments under competition conditions

Top 10 - CyberStart America (Georgia)

Gold Badge · 100,000+ points scored

Education

Technical Education Program

Cybersecurity

May 2023
  • Top 10 in CyberStart America (Georgia) - Gold Badge, 100,000+ points
  • Platinum Rank in AFA CyberPatriot XV Competition
  • Recognized as a National Cyber Scholar by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation
  • 1st Place in Microsoft Word Competition (Georgia)

Activities: CyberStart America, CyberPatriot XV, Technology Student Association

High School

May 2023
  • Computer Science Pathway Seal on Diploma
  • 1st Place for FBLA Mobile Application Development (Georgia)
  • Represented County at FBLA National Conference
  • Recognized by County Board of Education

Activities: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Get in Touch

Open to discussing new projects and opportunities in software development and cybersecurity.