Building software that scales.
Breaking it to make it secure.
Dhaval Tanna
Software Engineer
Hello, World!
Hi, I'm Dhaval. I'm a full-stack software engineer and systems architect who breaks systems to learn how to build them better. After years of engineering critical financial infrastructure, I approach complex challenges with a research mindset and a solid work ethic. At my core, I am a highly collaborative, innovative and curious soul driven to build and automate secure, scalable technology.
Read more about meTechnical Arsenal
Featured Work
View AllAI-Based Intrusion Detection System
Developed a machine learning model to classify network attacks.
Blockchain Chain of Custody
Engineered a blockchain-powered management system for forensics.
Secure AI Civic Platform
Conceptualized a secure AI assistant for voters at the AI + Elections Hackathon.
Experience
Full TimelineResearch Volunteer
Focusing on systems engineering and vulnerability research within the SEFCOM environment.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Mentoring 150+ students in Software Security (CSE 545) and developing custom CTF challenges.
Software Engineer II
Engineered enterprise-scale software solutions within the financial sector.
Leadership & Engagement
View allDEF CON 32 CTF
DEF CON 32 CTF
DEF CONCompeted in high-stakes capture the flag challenges focusing on binary exploitation, cryptography, and network forensics at one of the world's most prestigious hacker conventions.
AI + Elections Hackathon
AI + Elections Hackathon
Arizona State UniversityConceptualized and prototyped a secure AI civic assistant to help voters verify polling data and combat election misinformation. Reached the final rounds of the competition.
Open Source Contributor
Open Source Contributor
Hyperledger FoundationContributed directly to Hyperledger Fabric repositories, improving smart contract efficiency and documentation for the Go SDK, bridging enterprise blockchain with robust security.
Success Stories
View All4th Place at Tracer Fire 13
AI Civic Assistant Concept
SME Recognition
4th Place at Tracer Fire 13
Secured 4th place overall and 2nd among ASU teams in the intensive Tracer Fire digital forensics workshop, tackling complex incident response and threat hunting scenarios.
Certifications
Beyond the Code
Direct, action-oriented technical communication
Team mentorship and knowledge sharing
Cross-functional collaboration across departments
Crisis management and debugging under pressure