Favour Kolade

I’m a first year Master’s student at Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College in Information Security Policy and Management, with a passion for building secure, user-focused technology. My background combines software engineering and cybersecurity, with experience in developing AI-driven web applications using React, Django, and AWS, as well as hands-on security work utilizing Nmap, Splunk, and the ELK Stack for network scanning, monitoring, and threat detection.

I’ve delivered scalable, cloud-native solutions, enhanced system reliability, and created engaging user experiences through internships and fellowships in the tech industry. Skilled in Python, Java, MySQL, and cloud platforms, I enjoy tackling challenges where innovation and security meet.

As I start my graduate journey this fall, I’m excited to bring my technical skills, curiosity, and problem-solving mindset to a full-time role where I can contribute to impactful, forward-thinking projects.

Check out my projects on GitHub: Favour's GitHub

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Favour Kolade

Hospital Medical Equipment Transport Vehicle

The HMETV project is a collaborative effort aimed at developing a specialized transport vehicle designed for the efficient and safe movement of medical equipment within hospital environments. This project is undertaken by Team NUTAV, consisting of Favour Kolade, Diego Vester, Youssef Muhiar, Yash Waghmare, and Akshaj Murhekar, under the guidance of Instructor Christopher D. McMurrough.

HMETV

Favour Kolade

Task Tracker Application

Built a comprehensive task tracker web application during my web development internship at Aleric Technologies, utilizing Angular for front-end development. The project focused on creating an intuitive and interactive user experience.

Task Tracker

Favour Kolade

Django Polling Website

Developed a polling application during an internship with Aleric Technologies, following the official Django documentation. This project aimed to learn the fundamentals of Django while creating a functional web application.

Django Polling website

Experience

Cyber Security Analyst Intern | Platview Technologies Limited | July 2024 - April 2025

  • Developed and applied foundational cybersecurity principles, enhancing security knowledge and practical skills.
  • Mastered subnetting, IP configuration, and network analysis techniques to support secure network design and troubleshooting.
  • Utilized tools like Nmap for network scanning and vulnerability assessment, improving detection and mitigation strategies.
  • Worked with ELK Stack and Splunk to monitor, analyze, and manage security information and events effectively.
  • Participated in reviews, virtual trainings, and assignments to solidify knowledge and demonstrate competence in cybersecurity.

Software Engineer Intern | Gradient Connect | October 2024 - April 2025

  • Enhanced app functionality by setting up navigation and privacy sections, allowing users to access dedicated pages seamlessly; preparing to implement core logic for improved user experience.
  • Validated and corrected database interactions to guarantee the integrity and completeness of user workout history data.
  • Improved navigation reliability during a React Native-to-Expo migration by identifying and fixing broken routes, redirecting them to correct screens, or disabling non-functional routes to enhance user experience.

Software Engineer Fellow | Headstarter | July - September 2024

  • Developed and deployed 5 AI-driven web applications using React JS, Next.js, Firebase, and Vercel, leveraging CI/CD pipelines for iterative deployment.
  • Worked in a team of 4 engineers in an Agile environment to deliver scalable applications, integrating APIs and microservices..
  • Developed cloud-native applications using AWS services to build scalable web applications.
  • Scaled each web-app to 50+ users, iterated on user feedback to make continuous optimizations.
  • Integrated CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and testing in agile development environments.

Python Intern | Aleric Technologies | May - December 2023

  • Developed a polling website using Django framework, adhering to official documentation, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement.
  • Implemented CRUD functionality for polls and choices, enhancing website functionality by 25%.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, achieving a 15% reduction in website downtime.
  • Designed and styled the website with Bootstrap, resulting in a 20% improvement in user satisfaction ratings.

PLTL Leader | University of Texas at Arlington | August - December 2022

  • Conducted sessions with 8 learners, twice a week to comprehend difficult concepts and encouraged self-discovery through question/answer guides, leading to a 20% GPA increase.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings with 10 stakeholders over 5 months to develop comprehensive curriculum plans, achieving a 91% student course completion rate and improving retention by 5%.
  • Communicated with colleagues to discover new teaching methods, enhancing student understanding and engagement, which improved class participation rates.
  • Mentored 8 students through 45 hours of individualized instruction, maintaining a 98% accuracy rate in assessment feedback, leading to a 6% increase in overall class performance.

Web Development Intern | Aleric Technologies | June - August 2022

  • Built a task tracker web application with Angular 14 & REST API, increasing development speed by 40%.
  • Crafted UI components utilizing HTML & CSS to create a sleek user experience, resulting in 20% more user engagement.
  • Implemented a real-time interface using AJAX & JSON calls, yielding SEO rankings 80% higher than average.
  • Collaborated with engineering professionals to maintain essential project software, ensuring efficient project completion and reducing downtime.

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