Eric Yuan
Senior Software Engineer
Experience
Senior Software Engineer
AppDrawn Software Development
- Developed secure, cloud-native full stack applications using .NET, React, and Azure, embedding encryption, authentication, and automated security scanning across CI/CD.
- Designed AI model testing and monitoring pipelines using Python and Docker to identify vulnerabilities and assess model consistency and ethical compliance.
- Built automated test harnesses for API and data validation, improving accuracy and reproducibility of AI system evaluations.
- Implemented container-level hardening and runtime scanning using Docker Bench and Aqua, reducing attack surface by 40%.
- Collaborated with AI teams to conduct red-teaming of LLMs and RAG pipelines, simulating prompt injection and data exfiltration attacks.
- Created IaC modules with Terraform/Bicep to deploy secure multi-tier architectures in Azure for model hosting and testing environments.
- Led internal AI safety audits, producing actionable reports on data privacy, adversarial risks, and compliance alignment.
- Automated log analysis and vulnerability reporting using Python and Bash scripting, enabling proactive threat detection.
- Provided mentoring and security training to developers on OWASP Top 10 for LLMs and secure software lifecycle principles.
Software Engineer
Devlane
- Built CI/CD pipelines for AI evaluation workflows, integrating GitHub Actions and Docker containers for reproducible test environments.
- Conducted penetration tests on APIs and model endpoints, identifying key exposure points in multi-service deployments.
- Integrated automated unit, fuzz, and performance testing frameworks into AI microservices.
- Developed Python-based scripts for data validation, prompt testing, and simulated model adversarial inputs.
- Improved model inference pipelines by optimizing container orchestration and caching mechanisms, increasing efficiency by 25%.
- Supported DevSecOps initiatives by embedding SAST and DAST tools into continuous delivery workflows.
Full Stack Developer
Code Runners
- Built secure backend APIs and frontends using .NET Core and Angular with multi-factor authentication and encryption.
- Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) and secure session management for enterprise applications.
- Deployed containerized services with Docker and Azure App Services, ensuring security compliance and scalability.
- Automated vulnerability scanning and integrated Snyk and SonarQube checks into build pipelines.
- Assisted in threat modeling and code reviews, ensuring each release adhered to security best practices.
- Delivered detailed documentation for secure configuration, deployment, and patch management procedures.
Junior Full Stack Developer
KMS Technology
- Supported development of full stack web applications using C#, ASP.NET, and Angular, focusing on secure design and data protection.
- Wrote PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate application deployment and log analysis tasks.
- Implemented input validation, sanitization, and encryption to reduce injection and privilege escalation risks.
- Participated in Agile sprints with emphasis on test coverage, CI/CD optimization, and documentation accuracy.
- Conducted basic security testing on internal web apps using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP.
- Assisted senior engineers in container setup and monitoring on AWS and Azure test environments.
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Experienced in Information Technology.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.
Summary
Innovative AI and full stack engineer with 8+ years of experience in software engineering, cybersecurity, and automation, combining expertise in Python, .NET, AI/ML security, and DevOps pipelines to build, test, and harden intelligent systems. Skilled at red-teaming AI models, designing secure coding frameworks, and developing CI/CD-driven test automation for cloud-native environments. Passionate about advancing GenAI reliability, model safety, and reasoning performance through rigorous testing and creative adversarial evaluation.
Skills
Programming & Scripting: Python, C#, Typescript, Javascript, Bash, Powershell, Sql, Html5, Css3
Ai / Ml & Red-teaming: Llm Evaluation, Prompt Injection Testing, Rag Pipelines, Ai Agent Security, Garak, Pyrit, Adversarial Testing Frameworks, Ai Safety Research
Full Stack Development: .Net Core, Asp.net, Blazor, React, Angular, Flask, Restful Apis, Jwt, Oauth2, Secure Authentication, Microservices Architecture, Server-side Rendering (Ssr)
Cloud & Devops / Automation: Microsoft Azure (Functions, Event Hubs, Event Grids, App Services, Cosmosdb, Storage, Aks), Aws (Ec2, S3, Lambda, Rds), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Argocd, Ci/cd Pipelines (Azure Devops, Github Actions, Jenkins), Infrastructure As Code (Terraform, Bicep)
Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing: Owasp Top 10 For Web And Llms, Network Security, Application Security, Infrastructure Hardening, Exploit Development, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Secure Coding, Encryption, Rbac, Privilege Escalation
Data & Databases: Cosmosdb, Sql Server, Oracle, Postgresql, Data Modeling, Performance Optimization, Secure Data Transfer, Api Integration With Pim/erp/crm Systems
Monitoring & Observability: Sentry, Datadog, Application Logging, Real-time Monitoring, Automated Alerts, Telemetry Collection
Tools & Collaboration: Git, Github, Jira, Confluence, Vs Code, Visual Studio, Postman, Swagger, Ci/cd Automation Tools, Docker Compose, Helm Charts
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Education
University of Liverpool
Master of Computer Science · Computer Science · Liverpool, United Kingdom
Dai Nam University
Bachelor of Computer Science · Computer Science · Hanoi, Viet Nam
Certifications & licenses
Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
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