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Erik Heimdal

Computer Science Student

CONTACT

  • erik[at]heimdal.dev

BORN

  • February 14, 2002

EDUCATION

  • Master of Science
  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Lund University, Sweden
  • 2023-Today
  • Master of Science
  • Fire Engineering
  • Lund University, Sweden
  • 2024-Today
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Edith Cowan University, Australia
  • 2021-2022

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • Swedish native
  • Latvian native
  • English full professional
  • Spanish elementary
  • Latin elementary

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reworks

DEVELOPER & CO-FOUNDER

SAN FRANCISCO, USA06.2024-10.2024

Worked on AI-powered tools for customer support, and a low-code integration platform for automating business processes. Part of the YC S24 batch.

5 Monkeys Agency

FULLSTACK DEVELOPER

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN01.2023-08.2024

Worked on high-impact web projects, utilizing Next.js, Django, and PostgreSQL to deliver solutions for thousands of users. My role emphasized autonomy and direct client interaction, enhancing my skills in professional, production-grade software development.

I was responsible for the development of the backend system, including the API and database, as well as the frontend, for eddalabs.com and jacksons.se. I also created an internal tool for database management, streamlining the deployment process for both companies.

Gradelift AB

FRONTEND DEVELOPER

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN07.2022-01.2023

GradeLift AB is a small startup for easily connecting students with tutors. I led DevOps and frontend development using Github Actions, Docker, and React. This position provided valuable insight into the business side of creating a corporation.

I converted the codebase from JavaScript to TypeScript, and completed the development of an internal component library. I also redesigned core parts of the website for better UX, and added desktop support.

ORGANIZATIONS

Flägermeisters

LUND, SWEDEN2023-Present

Founding member and active participant of LTH's competitive cyber security team, partaking in international CTF contests. I have an interest in all major categories, but my main expertise lies in reverse engineering, forensics, and OSINT.

I have also been involved in the maintenance and development of the team's discord bot, meisterbot, used for assisting the team during CTFs.

DWWW (Datasektionen)

LUND, SWEDEN2024-Present

Conducted the development and maintenance of the LTH Data Science Section's digital platforms, including the app and website, dsek.se.

RoyalRoppers

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN2022-2023

I competed with Royal Roppers somewhat regularly in CTF challenges for about a year before moving to Lund. RoyalRoppers are generally regarded as the best active CTF team in Sweden.

SKILLS

Programming Languages

Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, R, Scala, Clojure, Java, AutoIt3

Other Skills

PostgreSQL, Docker, TCP/IP, git, REST, Svelte, Qwik, Next.js, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Cyber Security, Django

OTHER

  • Election committee member for Aleph Zero, an association for mathematics students at Danderyds Gymnasium
  • Placed 2nd in SNHT Bootcamp CTF, a competition organized for selecting team members for the European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC).
  • Placed 3nd in Säkerhets-SM 2021, an annual cybersecurity competition for Swedish students.