Hello, I'm Michal Ľaš

Welcome to my website. This site serves as my personal resume presenting my projects, skills, interests, and more.

I'm a young student interested in decentralization, security, blockchains, computer networks, Web 3.0 and software engineering.

About me

I am a university student from Slovakia, currently studying at the Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Information Technology. Having recently completed my bachelor's degree, I am now pursuing a master's degree with a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

My bachelor's thesis was about creating a blockchain resistant to quantum attacks, which combined blockchains and cryptography. It was very well graded and taught me a lot about blockchain technology and post-quantum cryptography. For my master's thesis, I plan to focus on Web 3.0, a subject I am eager to explore further. I have also completed the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) course from ISC2 and my technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, Python, and SQL, along with experience in blockchain development.

My interests encompass decentralized networks, blockchains, Web 3.0, computer networks, security, and software engineering. After graduation, I aim to start my career in a dynamic tech company where I can further develop my skills and contribute to impactful projects.

In my free time, I work on various projects to expand my knowledge and experience with new technologies. These projects include learning to program in Rust and Solidity, and also learning about Web 3.0 because I am planning another big project from this area for my master's thesis. You can find all my projects on my GitHub account.

Feel free to connect with me to discuss technology, coding, or potential collaboration opportunities.

Problem-Solving

I think this is an elemental skill for every engineer. There are always problems that require solutions. For me, the most important are critical thinking, creativity, and decision making.
Time Management

I am trying to be as organized as possible to manage my time effectively. I always have a TODO list with priorities and plan for the next day. On busy days or difficult projects, I also make myself a more detailed schedule. No plan or schedule is perfect, so I believe that a good plan is only one that can be changed at any time.
Communication

I consider myself a quiet person. But it depends on the people around me. With people smarter than me, I used to listen; with people at my knowledge level, I used to actively discuss; and if I am with less smart people than I am, I would rather leave the room. The important aspects for me are being clear, effective, and sometimes use humor, so the conversation is less boring.
Teamwork

In modern software development, it is practically impossible to develop something alone. It is a team game and I am always trying to be a strong team player.
Leadership

I am not a natural leader, but whenever somebody gives me leadership I am ready to take responsibility for decisions, delegation, and management. I see my strength also in providing guidance and support to other colleagues.
Work Ethic

I keep my word so that I can be trustworthy to others. Important aspects for me are being reliable, honest, positive, and motivating others.
Adaptability

Technologies are rapidly changing. For me are important principles, and I am always open to learning new stuff and discovering new ideas.

C/C++

I probably use these programming languages the most and have the most experience with them.
Python

My second most used language. I use it mainly for smaller projects and quick automation.
Bash/Shell

I mainly work on the Linux OS, so I am familiar also with its command line language.
SQL

I did some projects in Oracle SQL and MySQL.
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP

Web design and development is not my strongest skill, but I know the basics.
LaTeX

In the tech field, it is very good to use something else than MS Word. LaTeX is a great to write larger papers/documents.
Linux

I used Ubuntu and Fedora OS, but now I mainly using Ubuntu.
Git

A version system like Git is essential for effective teamwork. Personally, I keep all my projects on GitHub.
Computer networks

Routing, IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP, widely used protocols on the application layer such as HTTP/S, DNS, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, SIP, RTP, SNMP, Netflow, Syslog. Basics of security IPSec, SSL/TLS, and more.
Cryptography and Security

Symmetric, asymmetric, post-quantum cryptography.
Object Oriented Programing

Especially in larger projects, I also try to use design patterns.

Certificates

Education

Other smaller projects

Just some of my smaller project from studies at FIT VUT. These project present things and tools that I came in touch with.

Secure smart contract coding

Network flow anomaly analysis

Project management information system

Prolog Rubik's Cube solver

Haskell Decision tree alg.

l4-port-scanner

dhcp-stats

PHP compiler

Vein Enhancement tool

OpenMP project

IS for event management

Bluetooth Metronome

Steganography

Hash table

Client to remote server

IPPcode23 Interpreter

Database for construction company

Secure smart contract coding

GitHub

Paper about common vulnerabilities in smart contracts and the tools available to improve their security. Smart contracts are a crucial part of decentralized finance (DeFi), but their vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial losses, which makes them unreliable to manage valuable assets. This paper highlights the need to make smart contracts more secure and reliable by providing statistics about crypto crimes, discussing various vulnerabilities, and examining tools to enhance security. By understanding these risks and tools, developers can build safer smart contracts and contribute to a more secure DeFi ecosystem.

Hello, I'm Michal Ľaš

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Secure smart contract coding

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