Actively seeking Summer 2026 Co-op opportunities
I am a Software Engineering student (Class of 2027) at the University of Victoria with a passion for building high-impact solutions that merge Generative AI with Social Good. 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)
- Developed an AI-powered food redistribution platform using Firebase and Gemini 1.5 Pro.
- 2nd Place ($80 Prize) | WECS x VikesLab Hackathon (Jan 2026)
- Engineered CommonGround, a restorative justice ecosystem using Gen AI scenarios.
Cyber Security Club – University of Victoria | Oct 2025 – Present
- Hardening Linux systems through firewall configuration and secure SSH protocols during Red vs. Blue exercises.
- Automating security audits using Bash and Python scripts to identify system vulnerabilities and analyze logs.
Satellite Design Club – University of Victoria | Dec 2024 – March 2025
- Optimized sensor validation by developing Python-based automation, improving data accuracy for flight systems.
- Engineered UI components for real-time telemetry monitoring and system metrics visualization.
- Tech Stack: Claude API (Haiku / Sonnet / Opus), TypeScript, Prompt Engineering.
- What it does: Intelligent routing layer that auto-selects the right Claude model based on task complexity — cutting token costs without sacrificing quality. Combines ideas from leading open-source Claude toolkits.
- Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, SQLite, Tailwind CSS, Vite.
- What it does: Full-stack incident reporting platform with role-based access control (admin/user), AI-driven smart routing to auto-assign hazards by category and urgency, real-time filtering dashboard, interactive map pinning, and JWT-inspired auth. Built in collaboration at the Claude Hackathon.
- Tech Stack: React, Tailwind CSS, Generative AI (Google Gemini).
- Innovation: Created an interactive branching story engine to visualize the impact of conflict resolution choices through a "Healing Dashboard."
- Tech Stack: Firebase, Route Optimization Algorithms, Gemini 1.5 Pro.
- Innovation: Integrated real-time inventory tracking and optimized delivery logistics to streamline food distribution.
- Tech Stack: Bash / PowerShell.
- What it does: Cleanly removes Microsoft Edge from Windows systems, including registry entries and system hooks left behind by the default uninstaller.
- 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