theSwak

Shaun Wakashige

Software Engineer | Cybersecurity Pro | Game Dev

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Name: Shaun Wakashige

Email: shaunwakashige@gmail.com

LinkedIn: theswak

Mission: As a versatile software engineer and game developer with a proven track record in API solutions, cloud infrastructure, and creative design, I am driven to craft innovative, secure, and user-focused digital experiences. My mission is to blend technical expertise with a passion for gaming and interactive media, delivering impactful solutions that bridge functionality and imagination for businesses and individuals alike.

> Experience

U-PIC // Software Engineer (2024 - Now)

- Led AWS setup for SOC-2 Type-2 audit.

- Built AWS SFTP for secure file transfers.

- Automated invoicing for 5M+ records monthly (e.g., TikTok).

- Integrated ShipStation and Shopify for onboarding.

- Updated legacy code with zero downtime.

- Added JIRA for team workflow.

- Created a custom Shopify app for insurance.

- Automated manifests for efficiency.

- Designed APIs for TikTok, DHL, Amazon.

- Used AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure.

- Scripted jobs for client integrations.

Uptime Energy // Senior Graphic Designer (2021 - 2024)

- Worked with execs on marketing assets.

- Led branding for Times Square, Space Center.

- Designed investor decks with CEO input.

- Grew social media to 100k+ followers.

- Redesigned energy drink line for nationwide reach.

- Managed POS materials for HEB, Kroger.

- Overhauled website for e-commerce.

- Built trade show booths (20x20).

- Created signage, apparel, displays.

- Supported VP with tech troubleshooting.

- Set branding guidelines for events.

Fitlicious Meal Prep // Web Admin & Marketing (2016 - 2022)

- Relaunched site, boosted sales by $1M.

- Blocked hacking attempts with best practices.

- Secured WordPress with firewall, audits.

- Monitored logs, updated security.

- Ran email campaigns for promotions.

- Grew revenue with social media content.

> Game Dev

Soil and Soul Games // Lead Dev (2025)

- Released 3 games in Jan-Feb 2025.

- Working on *Totally Hellish Chaos* (Dec 2025).

> Soil and Soul Games

Igniti: The Demon Yeti

- Action-adventure as a fiery yeti.

> Play on itch.io

Escape Area 51

- Puzzle-platformer in Area 51.

> Play on itch.io

The Adventures of Blaze

- 2D platformer with hero Blaze.

> Play on itch.io

Totally Hellish Chaos

- Bullet hell shooter (in dev).

> Coming Soon

> GitHub Skills

  • Stars
  • Commits
  • PRs
  • Issues

> Engineer Skills

  • Python
  • Javascript
  • PHP
  • Laravel 7
  • Laravel 11
  • Node
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • Metasploit
  • Adobe Suite
  • UI
  • UX

> Cybersecurity Skills

  • Enumeration & Exploitation
  • Wireless Access Exploitation
  • Web Application Exploitation
  • Cryptography
  • Password Cracking
  • Scanning & Reconnaissance
  • Network Traffic Analysis
  • Open Source Intelligence
  • Forensics
  • Log Analysis

> Certs

AWS Cloud Practitioner (2022)
Cyber Cloud Admin (2022)
Windows Engineering (2022)
Cyber Pen Tester (2022)
Phi Theta Kappa
NCL Individual (93rd, 2022)
NSLS Member
NCL Individual (97th, 2023)
NCL Team (Top 100, 2023)
ICL Cup (Top 50, 2023)
TryHackMe Top 1% (2022-23)

> Wins

Phi Theta Kappa Member
NSLS Member
NCL 93rd Percentile (2022)
NCL 97th Place (2023)
NCL Team Top 100 (2023)
ICL Cup Top 50 (2023)
Gold & Bronze Art Awards
Web Designer to VP in 2 Years
AI Design Pro Team