Personal portfolio and professional website for Shayan Eskandari - Senior Security Engineer, Blockchain Researcher, and Human-Centered Technologist.

🌐 Live Site: shayan.es

This website showcases my professional journey, research contributions, and creative projects spanning cybersecurity, blockchain technology, and human-centered design. The site features an interactive portfolio, comprehensive CV, security research publications, and artistic expressions.

• 📄 Interactive CV/Resume - Comprehensive professional experience and education
• 🔬 Research Portfolio - Academic publications, security audits, and technical contributions
• 🎨 Creative Gallery - Digital and physical art, including philosophical commentary on technology
• 🎙️ Media & Talks - Speaking engagements, podcasts, and conference presentations
• 🌙 Dark/Light Mode - Automatic theme switching with manual override
• 📱 Mobile Responsive - Optimized experience across all devices
• 🔍 Fast Search - Quick navigation through content sections
• 🎮 Easter Eggs - Hidden interactive elements for curious visitors

• Framework: Jekyll (GitHub Pages compatible)
• Styling: SCSS with modern CSS features
• JavaScript: Vanilla JS with interactive components
• Deployment: GitHub Pages with automated CI/CD
• Performance: Optimized assets, lazy loading, and caching

├── _data/index/          # Content data files (YAML)
│   ├── careers.yml       # Professional experience
│   ├── education.yml     # Academic background  
│   ├── publications.yml  # Research papers & publications
│   ├── audits.yml       # Security audit portfolio
│   ├── lectures.yml     # Speaking engagements
│   ├── projects.yml     # Technical projects
│   └── art.yml          # Creative works
├── _layouts/            # Page templates
├── _includes/           # Reusable components
├── _sass/              # Styling architecture
│   ├── components/     # UI components
│   └── pages/         # Page-specific styles
└── js/                # Interactive functionality

The site uses a data-driven approach where content is stored in YAML files under _data/index/. This allows for easy content updates without touching HTML/template code:

• Career Timeline: Professional experience with rich descriptions and achievements
• Publication Archive: Academic papers with abstracts, links, and media coverage
• Security Portfolio: Detailed audit reports and CVE discoveries
• Speaking History: Conference talks, podcasts, and media appearances
• Project Showcase: Technical projects with screenshots and live demos

• 50+ Smart Contract Audits for major DeFi protocols
• CVE Discoveries in blockchain infrastructure
• Academic Publications in top-tier security conferences
• Industry Contributions to Ethereum ecosystem security

• "Smokey Skull" - Mixed media commentary on consumption and mortality
• "A Technology Named Money" - Installation exploring monetary paradoxes
• Digital Art - Blockchain-inspired creative expressions

• Current: Co-founder & Security Auditor at Creed
• Previous: Head of Security at Puffer Finance, CTO at Ether Capital
• Academic: PhD in Information Systems Engineering, Concordia University

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/shayanb/shayan.es.git
cd shayan.es

# Install dependencies
bundle install

# Run development server
bundle exec jekyll serve

# Build for production
bundle exec jekyll build

Content is organized in _data/index/ files. To add new content:

1. Update relevant YAML files in _data/index/
2. Add images to appropriate directories in img/
3. Commit changes - GitHub Pages will automatically rebuild

The site is optimized for GitHub Pages deployment with:

• Jekyll 3.10.0 compatibility
• Legacy Sass function usage (no modern @use modules)
• Optimized build times and asset loading

• Website: shayan.es
• GitHub: @shayanb
• LinkedIn: shayane
• Google Scholar: Profile

"The intersection of technology and humanity requires constant vigilance. As we build the future, we must ensure it serves human flourishing rather than diminishing it."

This website embodies a commitment to transparency, security, and the responsible development of technology. Every project, publication, and creative work reflects a dedication to making technology more human-centered and secure.

Website Code: MIT License - Feel free to fork and adapt for your own use Content & Images: All Rights Reserved - Personal portfolio content

This version of the website is built on top of the previous version that was developed in 2018 using Leonids.

Built with ❤️ and ☕ by Shayan Eskandari

Last updated: July 2025