Maryam Younis

Hi, I'm Maryam Younis.

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Bilingual and highly motivated University of Toronto Computer Engineering student and a UofT National Scholar, fueled by a deep passion for cybersecurity and securing cloud infrastructures. Always open to and seeking exciting opportunities to combine my technical acumen with my leadership ability and drive to help others reach their maximum potential.

About

I am a senior Computer Engineering student at University of Toronto. I enjoy learning and teaching about cloud architecture and cybersecurity. I have worked on technologies like Python, Flask, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C, C++, ARM assembly, Azure, and Verilog.

Technical Skills: C, C++, Python, ARM Assembly, Azure, Cloud Security Solutions, Microsoft 365, Networks
Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals,Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
Languages: English, French, Arabic

Eager to continue combining my passions for cybersecurity and cloud infrastructures to help customers and organizations achieve more.

Experience

Microsoft

Cybersecurity Cloud Solution Architect Intern

Led a team of 4 in developing a secure conversational AI education tool using GPT-3.5, Azure Cognitive Search, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Mentored a team of undergraduate university students in a Waterloo Experience Accelerate program on a project utilizing Microsoft Azure and AI technologies
Spearheaded the creation of a cybersecurity fundamentals video series for Microsoft interns focused on security XDR and SIEM solutions
Tools: Azure, Azure Blob Storage, Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Search, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud

May 2023 - August 2023 | Toronto, Canada

Kundur Research Group

OT Cybersecurity Researcher

Designed and implemented a Multi-protocol Label Switching network leveraging private cloud to simulate smart grid communication networks used by Hydro Québec
Configured Mikrotik and Cisco virtual routers across virtual machines, creating a comprehensive end-to-end simulation environment subject to various cyberattack scenarios
Conducted detailed analysis of potential cyberattack scenarios (e.g., DDoS, TDA), implementing and testing automated recovery and fail-safe operations to ensure robust network integrity
Tools: Mikrotik Routers, Cisco Routers, GNS-3, OSPF, MPLS, Traffic Engineering

May 2022 - September 2022 | Toronto, Canada

UofT Cybersecurity Student Association

Founder

Led a team of 9 club executives to foster educational and social growth among 90+ active club members
Orchestrated the planning and execution of student-led cybersecurity workshops and events, focused on cybersecurity awareness and professional development
Delegated a cybersecurity pathway program in partnership with Microsoft for student security upskilling, achieving 25+ Microsoft professional certifications amongst participants

August 2021 - August 2023 | Toronto, Canada

EWB UofT Chapter

Cyber Ethics and Digital Rights Content Lead

Investigated ongoing ethical issues in information technology in a team of three students
Facilitated virtual hour-long monthly learning sessions promoting awareness about techno-social issues

August 2021 - April 2022 | Toronto, Canada

Extracurriculars

                
National Taekwondo High-Performance Coach
                  Taekwondo Canada
                
Accomplishments
                Training high-performance taekwondo athletes at provincial and national level training camps and tournaments

Women’s Self Defense Instructor
                  BGC Toronto Kiwanis
                
Accomplishments
                Empowered a group of 20 young women with self-confidence through weekly self defense training

Vice President of External Relations
                  University of Toronto Taekwondo Club
                
Accomplishments
                Managed all taekwondo classes, meetings, and inquiries within the organization for 90+ active members while
                    developing and strengthening relationships among university partners, clubs and external organizations