Armaan Sidhu 👨🏻‍💻

ABOUT

I'm a Master of Engineering Co-Op student in Information Systems Security at Concordia University with a 3.9 GPA. I am currently interning as an Information Security Analyst at American Express in Toronto, where my work focuses on the exciting intersection of Generative AI and Post-Quantum Cryptography.

My passion lies in exploring the applications of Generative AI within cybersecurity to build next-generation security solutions. I am actively seeking an impactful internship for the Fall 2025 term where I can continue my growth as a GenAI and security-focused engineer.

Outside of my technical expertise, I'm passionate about reading and writing books, traveling to different destinations, and learning new languages. Currently I'm writing my first book, working on my blogs and learning French.

Armaan Sidhu receiving the third prize for Interac Challenge at the @Hack hackathon in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in March 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE

American Express

Information Security Analyst (Intern) - AI and Post Quantum Computing

May 05, 2025 - Present | Toronto, ON

Key Focus Areas:

Conducting research and development in enterprise applications of Generative AI for security.
Analyzing and preparing for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards.
Collaborating with global teams to assess and mitigate emerging threats at the intersection of AI and cryptography.
Developing proof-of-concept models to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

EDUCATION

Concordia University

M.Eng - Information System Security

Sep 2024 - Present

GPA: 3.80/4.00

Focused on:

Foundations of Cryptography
Operating System Security
System Physical Security
Cyber-Physical Systems

Manipal University Jaipur

B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering

Aug 2020 - Jun 2024

CGPA: 8.68/10

Focused on:

Information Coding
Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Data Structures

PUBLICATIONS

AI-Driven Threat Intelligence: Leveraging Machine Learning to Empower Cybersecurity Applications for Enhanced Threat Detection and Response

This paper presents an in-depth exploration of the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically Machine Learning (ML), in enhancing threat intelligence for cybersecurity applications.

Presented at World Conference on Computing and IT on Saturday, August 12th, 2023 in Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪

Mitigating Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in Cybersecurity Through the Implementation of Distributed Ledger Technology: A Detailed Study and Practical Approach to Enhancing Intrusion Resilience

This research paper addresses the potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) as a solution to enhance intrusion resilience and mitigate APT related risks.

Shortlisted for Presentation in 16th SINCONF in Jaipur, India 🇮🇳

Analyzing Modern Cryptography Techniques and Reviewing their Timeline (2023)

This review paper traces the timeline of ciphering techniques in chronological order, from the earliest known examples of cryptography to the modern cryptographic systems.

Review Paper uploaded to Figshare

Process Scheduling in Operating Systems and Evolution of Windows (2023)

This review paper discusses the concept of process scheduling in operating systems, with a focus on its implementation in the Windows operating system specifically.

Review Paper uploaded to Figshare

NETWORKING EVENTS

Attending Chrystia Freeland's Oath Ceremony at the Parliament of Canada

Minister Chrystia Freeland's Oath Ceremony

Attended Minister of Transport Chrystia Freeland's Oath Ceremony inside the Parliament of Canada along with her team on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025.

Mark Carney

Prime Minister of Canada

Chrystia Freeland

Minister of Transport of Canada

Bill Blair

MP from Scarborough Southwest

Jennifer McKelvie

MP from Ajax

Marc Miller

MP from Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs

Salma Zahid

Member of Canada-UK Interparliamentary Association

CERTIFICATIONS

TryHackMe Security Analyst Level 1

Awarded: March 24, 2025

TCM Practical OSINT Research Professional

Awarded: January 30, 2025

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+)

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ Certificate

Awarded: October 17, 2024

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Awarded: July 20, 2024

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

Awarded: May 01, 2024

Google Cybersecurity Certification

Awarded: April 22, 2024

AWARDS

Third Place - Interac Challenge

Awarded at: @Hack 2025, Montreal

Secured third position in the Regular Track
Awarded Hak5 $100 USD gift card

Competition Date: March 2025

Among the Top 1% Students Globally

Achieved on: tryhackme.com

Ranked ~20,000 globally with 20+ badges
~150 completed rooms on TryHackMe
Currently completing SOC Level 1 Path

Ranking Last Verified: April 2025

Perfect 10/10 Grade Point Average

Awarded by: Manipal University Jaipur

Achieved 10 GPA in the final semester of BTech
GPA was awarded after presentation of the speed detection project

GPA Confirmed On: 10th June 2024

Dean's List Excellence in Academics Award