About Me
I'm Alexander Pan, an aspiring DevSecOps and Cloud Security professional with a passion for building secure, automated, and scalable infrastructure.
With a unique background spanning math education, portfolio management, and now software engineering, I bring a diverse perspective to problem-solving. My journey has taught me the importance of clear communication, risk assessment, and systematic thinking—skills that translate perfectly into securing cloud environments and automating deployment pipelines.
I'm driven by the challenge of integrating security into every stage of the development lifecycle, from CI/CD pipelines to cloud infrastructure. My goal is to build systems that are not only functional and efficient, but also resilient and secure by design.
When I'm not coding or learning new security tools, you can find me playing badminton, running long distances, or hitting the gym. Fun fact: I used to be an avid dragon boat racer!
Technical Skills
☁️ Cloud Platforms
AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Security Hub), Azure fundamentals, cloud architecture design
⚙️ DevOps & Automation
Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code
🔒 Security & Compliance
IAM, OAuth 2.0, MFA, RBAC, AWS GuardDuty, CloudTrail, security monitoring and compliance
🏗️ Infrastructure as Code
Terraform, YAML configuration, automated infrastructure deployment
💻 Programming Languages
Python, Java, PowerShell, Bash scripting, C
📦 Version Control
Git, GitHub, collaborative development workflows, code review practices
🐧 Operating Systems
Linux system administration, Windows Server, command-line proficiency
🧠 Professional Skills
Problem-solving, analytical thinking, project management, technical documentation, risk assessment
Certifications & Continuous Learning
Security Training
Ongoing
TryHackMe - Hands-on cybersecurity challenges and CTF competitions
Focus: Network security, web application security, penetration testing basics
Cloud & DevOps Learning
Ongoing
Udemy, Coursera, YouTube - Cloud architecture and DevSecOps practices
Topics: AWS services, containerization, CI/CD automation, security best practices
Education & Experience
Software Engineering Degree
2023 - 2026
École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal
Focus on foundational programming (C, Java), Object-Oriented Programming, software architecture, and project management methodologies with an emphasis on security-first development.
Internship at National Bank of Canada in the SRE, incident and post-incident
Internship at Genetec as CloudOperations test writer and pipeline writing (deploy build agents VM)
Internship at Loto-Quebec as Functional Analysis for the migration of an obsolete system to a new one
Portfolio Management
Previous Experience
Portfolio manager with a focus on maximizing returns and managing risk
Developed strong analytical and risk assessment skills managing investment portfolios
Skills transferable to cloud cost optimization and security risk management
Math Education
Previous Experience
High school math teacher with a focus on clear communication and problem-solving
Developed ability to explain concepts to highschool kids
Career Focus
I'm actively seeking opportunities in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and Security Engineering roles where I can contribute to building secure, automated infrastructure and embedding security practices into development workflows.
My unique combination of technical skills, diverse professional background, and passion for security makes me an ideal candidate for teams looking to strengthen their security posture while maintaining development velocity.