MUKHUL MANICKA
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
STRENGTHS
01. My Journey
My professional journey and educational background, showcasing the experiences that have shaped my career in software development.
Software Engineer Co-op
Cisco Systems
Jul 2025 - Present
Winter Tech Fellowship
Palantir Technologies
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Software Developer
UCSC Blueprint
Nov 2024 - Jun 2025
B.S. Computer Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
Sep 2022 - Dec 2025
Software Engineer Co-op
Contributed to improving testing efficiency and ensuring product reliability in data center and service provider environments.
Key Achievements
- Automated testing workflows for high performance Cisco 8000 Series routers
- Developed and executed test cases to validate functionality, performance, and security of routers powered by Cisco Silicon One ASICs.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure quality assurance infrastructure supporting up to 260 Tbps bandwidth.
Technologies
02. My Passions
Beyond coding, I'm passionate about various creative pursuits that keep me inspired and balanced.
Basketball
Playing basketball and staying active on and off the court.
Music
Playing guitar and exploring different genres to unwind and get inspired.
Open Source
Contributing to open source projects and building side projects.
Photography
Capturing moments and exploring creative perspectives through the lens.
Gaming
Exploring virtual worlds and enjoying competitive gaming sessions.
Reading
Diving into tech articles, sci-fi novels, and personal improvement books.
Basketball
Playing basketball and staying active on and off the court.
03. Featured Projects
A collection of projects that showcase my skills in frontend development, full-stack applications, and creative problem-solving.
A retro-style game emulator that allows you to play classic NES games in your browser.
A serverless web application built on AWS, utilizing Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB for a scalable architecture.
04. Latest Blog Posts
Sharing insights, tutorials, and thoughts on web development, technology trends, and programming best practices.
Unethical HackingIf you’ve recently purchased a secondhand MacBook and discovered it’s locked by Mobile Device Management (MDM), you’re not alone.
CybersecurityComputer worms are a type of malware that self-propagate through networks by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or systems, without requiring user interaction.
05. Connect With Me
I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to work together or just want to say hello!
©2024 Mukhul Manicka Sivakumar