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SUBJECT:
ADAM BANINI

Classification: Cybersecurity-Focused Software Engineer
Current Op: AI Software Engineer Intern — Speak2Web (Remote)
Clearance: None — at this time
Location: Minneapolis, MN · Lake Forest, IL
Specialization: Network Security · Cloud · AI/LLM Integration

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003

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INTEL SUMMARY

Computer science graduate (University of Minnesota, May 2026) currently deployed as an AI Software Engineer Intern at Speak2Web — building and securing web applications and wiring AI/LLM and MCP tooling into customer-facing workflows. Direct admit to the M.S. in Security Technologies at UMN's Technological Leadership Institute (Aug 2026 – May 2028). Focused on offensive security, secure system design, and making automation trustworthy.

OPERATIONS LOG

Hardened cloud deployment using AWS infrastructure

Objective: Deploy a secure, globally distributed static website

Tools: AWS S3, CloudFront, Route 53, HTTPS

Outcome: Hardened infrastructure with CDN and encrypted traffic

Configured S3 with proper access controls
Integrated CloudFront for performance + DDoS protection
Implemented HTTPS using AWS Certificate Manager

Field note: this deployment now lives at clothing.adaban.org

Integrated Google Maps and 3rd-party APIs into a web application

Objective: Integrate data received from APIs into web functionality

Tools: Google Cloud, Alpha Vantage

Outcome: Website with increased functionality and usability

Analyzed Google Cloud and Alpha Vantage API documentation
Parsed JSON payloads received from APIs
Implemented JS to interact with APIs over the internet

Field note: demo not currently hosted online

FIELD EXPERIENCE

MAY 2026 — PRESENT ACTIVE

AI Software Engineer Intern — Speak2Web

Remote
- Designed and integrated AI/LLM and MCP tooling to automate customer-facing workflows across support ticketing, booking, and e-commerce operations
- Developed automated data and deployment pipelines, streamlining releases and reducing manual effort
- Implemented security measures including authentication, access control, and service hardening
- Built and maintained web application features (WordPress/WooCommerce, scheduling, customer service tooling) and improved UI/UX for end users
AUG 2025 — DEC 2025

Course Co-Instructor — University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN
- Led instruction for 40 students in the College of Science and Engineering
- Guided students through structured exercises and delivered lectures on CSE topics
- Developed clear documentation and instructional materials to streamline problem resolution
JUN 2024 — AUG 2025

Summer Teaching Assistant — Northwestern University

Evanston, IL
- Taught aerospace, robotics, and programming to non-technical audiences to the point of proficiency
- Supported 50+ students by diagnosing and resolving technical issues across development environments
- Assisted with debugging, system setup, and general troubleshooting of software and tools

TRAINING

University of Minnesota

B.S. Computer Science

AUG 2023 — MAY 2026

GPA: 3.77 / 4.00
Dean's List: Fall 2023, Spring 2025, Fall 2025

Technological Leadership Institute

M.S. Security Technologies

AUG 2026 — MAY 2028

Direct admit, University of Minnesota

Independent Training

Certifications & Labs

ONGOING

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — valid through Jan 2029
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — valid through Jan 2029
TryHackMe SOC L1 Path — in progress
TryHackMe Jr. Penetration Tester Path — in progress

CAPABILITIES

Security

Access control Authentication Service hardening Patching Threat awareness Wireshark

Web & AI

REST APIs AI/LLM integration MCP WordPress / WooCommerce UI/UX

Networking

TCP/IP DNS HTTP/S Network troubleshooting

Programming

Python C C++ Java JavaScript HTML/CSS

Systems & Tools

Linux Windows 10/11 macOS Bash SSH Git CI/CD pipelines Microsoft 365

Languages

English — native French — B1, self-taught

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