Summary
Arik Rahman is a software engineer with six years of experience combining research-driven security work and hands-on development. He spent recent years as an NSA-funded Research Fellow at Texas A&M, virtualizing and reverse-engineering malware, applying reinforcement learning to cluster analysis, and building tooling for dynamic analysis and a science gateway. Arik has practical teaching experience as a C++ teaching assistant, guiding large cohorts through advanced topics like dynamic memory management and labs. Earlier roles include leading development at an indie studio, tutoring, and operational work in a pharmacy—demonstrating adaptability across technical and customer-facing environments. Based in Katy, Texas, he maintains a personal site built with SvelteJS, reflecting an interest in modern web tech alongside security research. Colleagues would note his blend of investigative curiosity and pragmatic scripting to turn research into usable analysis tools.
5 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, 4.4, High School Diploma, 4.4 at Taylor High School
Bachelor of Science - BS, ENGINEERING, Bachelor of Science - BS, ENGINEERING at Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, General Studies, Bachelor of Science - BS, General Studies at Lone Star College
Bengali, Spanish