From b09d7ae488a6f5778d32d31a265caf56720aeaf6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anthony Argyropoulos Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2025 16:55:46 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Add README file for Anthony Argyropoulos --- README-aargy.md | 45 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 45 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README-aargy.md diff --git a/README-aargy.md b/README-aargy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5989178 --- /dev/null +++ b/README-aargy.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +## SELECTED PROJECTS + +- **DNA Printing Security System – Applied Cryptography Research (Stanford)** + + - Developed a cryptographic defense in Rust to thwart weaponization of DNA printers (supervised by Dan Boneh) + - Employed MPC, distributed VRF, and zk-proofs on GCP to securely screen DNA sequences + - Integrated Ethereum smart contracts for secure gene print commitments and transparent investigations + +- **End-to-end Encrypted Chat Client** + + - Leveraged the Double Ratchet Algorithm from Signal documentation for forward security and break-in recovery + - Integrated SubtleCrypto JS for key exchange, public key encryption, and authenticated encryption + +- **Password Manager** + + - Implemented AES-GCM for encryption and HMAC for domain hashing in JavaScript + - Ensured resistance against swap/rollback attacks while maintaining efficient credential storage and retrieval + +- **Rock-Paper-Scissors App (Senior Project)** + - Built a high-capacity React Native mobile app for real-time tournaments + - Utilized WebSocket for low-latency communication and designed a scalable backend for user auth & game management + +## TEACHING EXPERIENCE + +- **Teaching Assistant (CS 106A, 106B, 103, 255) – Stanford University** (_April 2023 – Present_) + - Lead weekly discussion sections for 15+ students focusing on programming fundamentals (Python/C++) + - Develop practice problems, teach course material, and grade assignments to reinforce mastery of core concepts + - Host office hours for 80+ students in Mathematical Foundations of Computing to foster proof-writing intuition + - Collaborate with faculty on course structure and exam design based on student feedback + +## RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + +- **Calamos Investments – Quantitative Investments Intern** (Chicago, IL) + + - Developed a VIX trading model using Random Forest algorithms and backtesting with Monte Carlo simulations + - Automated performance reports using python-pptx for executive-level presentations + +- **Leap Tools – Software Engineering Intern** (Toronto, ON) + - Implemented front-end features in client-facing website templates with dynamic search capabilities + - Optimized database queries to deliver rapid, relevant product results for large catalogs + +## ADDITIONAL INTERESTS + +- **Extracurriculars**: Varsity Track & Field – Hammer Thrower & Team Captain +- **Interests**: Classical History, Human Longevity, Rugby, Windsurfing, Freestyle Skiing, Bodybuilding, Toronto Raptors