Hi, I’m Abaseen Ahmadzai, a Computer Science student at Carleton University with a concentration in AI/ML. I love building robust backend systems, exploring cloud architectures, and delivering secure software. Through my co-op experiences at Trend Micro and Hydro Ottawa, I’ve developed production-ready REST APIs, implemented RBAC, and automated security workflows, always aiming to ship reliable solutions that private customers can trust. Outside of work, I enjoy tinkering with cybersecurity automation, open-source contributions, and learning new tools and frameworks to stay ahead in a fast-moving field. I strive to grow as a developer who writes clean, maintainable code and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

Abaseen Ahmadzai

Hi, I’m Abaseen Ahmadzai, a Computer Science student at Carleton University with a concentration in AI/ML. I love building robust backend systems, exploring cloud architectures, and delivering secure software. Through my co-op experiences at Trend Micro and Hydro Ottawa, I’ve developed production-ready REST APIs, implemented RBAC, and automated security workflows, always aiming to ship reliable solutions that private customers can trust. Outside of work, I enjoy tinkering with cybersecurity automation, open-source contributions, and learning new tools and frameworks to stay ahead in a fast-moving field. I strive to grow as a developer who writes clean, maintainable code and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Hi, I’m Abaseen Ahmadzai, a Computer Science student at Carleton University with a concentration in AI/ML. I love building robust backend systems, exploring cloud architectures, and delivering secure software. Through my co-op experiences at Trend Micro and Hydro Ottawa, I’ve developed production-ready REST APIs, implemented RBAC, and automated security workflows, always aiming to ship reliable solutions that private customers can trust.

Outside of work, I enjoy tinkering with cybersecurity automation, open-source contributions, and learning new tools and frameworks to stay ahead in a fast-moving field. I strive to grow as a developer who writes clean, maintainable code and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Work Experience

Backend Software Developer Co-op at Trend Micro
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Developed and deployed production-ready REST APIs in a Spring Boot application using Java, MySQL, and MyBatis, validated with Postman, and adopted by 100+ private customers in the Compliance Management Application. Implemented RBAC in a Go-based proxy service, utilizing AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Secrets Manager to strengthen authentication and authorization security for sensitive compliance operations. Contributed to the development of a new compliance microservice by assisting with Terraform infrastructure setup across Singapore and UAE regions, including configuring IAM permissions for Redis and DynamoDB.
Software Developer in Test Co-op at Trend Micro
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Developed a Python-based Azure mock infrastructure that simulated MySQL databases, Azure services (Blob Storage, ADX, Service Bus, Redis), and AWS (boto3) clients to replicate the entire ETL pipeline of External Attack Surface Management, reducing production errors significantly. Integrated automated testing into Github Actions CI/CD pipelines so that commits were validated against the mock infrastructure, enabling seamless deployment with fewer defects and faster feedback loops. Expanded test coverage across the Mobile Security VisionOne Application by implementing unit, component, and end-to-end API test suites with pytest, utilizing Elasticsearch for log analysis and error tracing to significantly improve reliability and stability.
Cybersecurity Automation Co-op at Hydro Ottawa
May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Developed Python and PowerShell cybersecurity scripts using the VirusTotal, Tenable, and Google APIs to streamline the identification of vulnerabilities on public-facing websites, reducing manual security checks. Leveraged Python’s BeautifulSoup for web scraping to automate the extraction of data, improving continuous monitoring for potential threats and increasing detection by 40%. Integrated CrowdStrike and Avaya into security operations to strengthen endpoint protection and streamline user account management, enhancing IT threat detection and response.
ServiceNow Developer Co-op at House of Commons Canada
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Developed and customized ServiceNow applications tailored to the specific needs of the House of Commons, enhancing workflow efficiency and streamlining internal processes. Executed Automated Test Framework (ATF) scripts within ServiceNow, ensuring robust testing and validation of custom applications and configurations to maintain nightly regressions of testing at 100%.

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Bachelor of Computer Science at Carleton University
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2026

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Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Government, Professional Services

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