Computer Science · Co-op

Cybersecurity focused. Building thoughtful software to understand threats, solve problems, and make the digital world safer.

Computer Science Student · Cybersecurity Focused

A LITTLE ABOUT ME

About.

I’m a cybersecurity-focused Computer Science Co-op student at the University of Guelph. I’m especially interested in threat intelligence and building tools that help people understand and respond to security risks. My projects bring together cybersecurity, real-time computer vision, and web development. I enjoy turning technical ideas into practical tools, from threat intelligence analysis to everyday habit tracking.

Education
University of Guelph
Degree
Bachelor of Computing (Co-op)
Major
Computer Science
Focus
Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence
Expected graduation
April 2030
Email
yousefelshaer2007@gmail.com

IDEAS INTO SOFTWARE

Projects.

A few things I’ve been working on.

01CYBERSECURITY

Sentinel

A threat intelligence platform that analyzes IP addresses, domains, URLs, file hashes, and CVEs in one place.

Combines VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, URLhaus, and CISA data with weighted risk scoring, persistent investigation history, and automated tests.

  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • SQLAlchemy
  • REST APIs
  • SQL
  • pytest
Live demo GitHub
02COMPUTER VISION

Watchtower Vision

A real-time webcam security system combining OpenCV motion analysis with YOLO person and object detection.

Scores risk across custom zones and schedules, records SQLite-backed evidence, and delivers rate-limited Twilio SMS alerts through a FastAPI dashboard.

  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • OpenCV
  • YOLO
  • SQLite
  • Twilio
GitHub
03WEB DEVELOPMENT

Personal Portfolio

A responsive portfolio website for presenting my projects, skills, experience, and cybersecurity focus.

Designed and coded with custom animations, accessible interactions, and automated deployment to my Cloudflare-hosted domain.

  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Cloudflare
  • GitHub
View source
Find me on GitHub

MY TOOLKIT

Skills.

Languages

  • Python
  • C
  • C++
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SQL

Frameworks & Libraries

  • FastAPI
  • SQLAlchemy
  • pytest
  • OpenCV
  • YOLO
  • REST APIs

Development Tools

  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Linux
  • VS Code
  • JetBrains

Soft Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability

COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP

Campus involvement.

Contributing to student-led communities through collaboration, outreach, and thoughtful programming.

EXECUTIVE01

Project Luminosity

Collaborate with fellow executives on career-exploration content and initiatives that help students identify practical pathways and opportunities.

Instagram
EXECUTIVE02

Tawazun

Support Muslim mental-health resources and awareness initiatives while helping the executive team coordinate respectful, community-focused outreach.

Instagram

BEYOND THE CODE

Experience.

JUN 2025 — PRESENT

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA · Mississauga, Ontario

Plan and lead sports, arts, and science programs. Work with fellow counselors to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children.

AUG 2024 TO JAN 2025

Software Developer Intern

InnovaTech Solutions · Mississauga, Ontario

Developed a three-stage automated SEO workflow, built an in-house CRM with four core functions, supported Linux server integration across deployment, configuration, and monitoring, and documented repeatable setup and testing procedures.

START A CONVERSATION

Let’s connect.

Have a project, an opportunity, or an idea to share?
I’d love to hear from you.

yousefelshaer2007@gmail.com