I am a Software Engineering student (Class of 2027) at the University of Victoria who builds practical software to solve real problems by combining Generative AI, full-stack systems, and security-minded engineering. I am a Linux power user, a cybersecurity enthusiast, and a two-time hackathon winner.
| Category | Tools & Languages |
|---|---|
| Languages | Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C/C++, HTML5/CSS, SQL, Assembly, Bash |
| Frameworks | React, Redux, Node.js, Express, Tailwind CSS |
| Cloud & Backend | Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Functions), Gemini API, Google Cloud |
| Cyber & DevOps | Linux (Ubuntu/Kali), Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Nmap, Burp Suite |
| AI & LLMs | Claude API, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Prompt Engineering, Agent Orchestration |
- People's Choice Award ($150 Prize) | Inspire Hackathon (Jan 2026)
- Built an AI-powered food redistribution platform to match food supply with community need by combining Firebase, route optimization, and Gemini 1.5 Pro.
- 2nd Place ($160 Total Prize) | WECS x VikesLab Hackathon (Jan 2026)
- Built CommonGround to make conflict-resolution outcomes easier to explore by combining branching Gen AI scenarios with a Healing Dashboard.
Cyber Security Club – University of Victoria | Oct 2025 – Present
- Hardened Linux systems for Red vs. Blue exercises by configuring firewalls and secure SSH workflows.
- Automated security audits to speed up vulnerability checks and log analysis by writing Bash and Python scripts.
Claude Builder Club | Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
- Built and iterated Claude-based prototypes to test ideas quickly in a 3-month builder community by shipping rapid experiments and improving them through feedback.
- Tech Stack: Claude API (Haiku / Sonnet / Opus), TypeScript, Prompt Engineering.
- What it does: Built a routing layer to reduce unnecessary Claude spend by assigning each task to the right model based on complexity.
- Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, SQLite, Tailwind CSS, Vite.
- What it does: Built a full-stack incident reporting platform that helped teams triage and assign hazards faster using AI-driven routing, role-based access control, and a real-time operations dashboard.
- Recognition: 2nd Place at WECS x VikesLab Hackathon ($160 Total Prize).
- Tech Stack: React, Tailwind CSS, Generative AI (Google Gemini).
- Innovation: Built a branching story engine and interactive "Healing Dashboard" to help users explore conflict-resolution choices.
- Tech Stack: Firebase, Route Optimization Algorithms, Gemini 1.5 Pro.
- Innovation: Built a food redistribution platform to streamline logistics by combining real-time inventory tracking, route optimization, and Gemini-assisted coordination.
- Tech Stack: Bash / PowerShell.
- What it does: Built a Windows cleanup utility to remove Microsoft Edge more completely by deleting registry entries and system hooks left behind by the default uninstaller.
- Tech Stack: Three.js, Vite, Web Audio API, JavaScript.
- What it does: Built a first-person horror survival game that turns procedural atmosphere, environmental cues, and smoke pressure into a five-minute escape from a burning midnight cornfield.
- Play it here: midnight-harvest.vercel.app
- Power User: I live in the Linux terminal and specialize in system hardening and automation.
- Open Source: I frequently audit GitHub tools to understand low-level implementation and contribute back via documentation or bug fixes.
- CTF Enthusiast: Actively building a toolkit for faster network scanning and vulnerability triage.
- LinkedIn: Chiragsd13
- Email: chiragsood@uvic.ca