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Angel Baez

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Angel Baez

Worked on the OpenSSL repository to enhance stability and interoperability of TLS 1.3 session resumption, focusing on environments with varying character encodings. Addressed a critical bug by updating the nonce_label encoding to use ASCII hex, ensuring correct session ticket construction and processing across systems such as EBCDIC. This change reduced session resumption failures and improved cross-encoding compatibility for enterprise deployments. The solution was implemented in C, leveraging expertise in cryptography, network security, and system programming. The work underwent thorough peer review and was merged after CLA compliance, reflecting a careful approach to protocol internals and secure code maintenance.

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Work History

November 2025

1 Commits

Nov 1, 2025

Month: 2025-11 — OpenSSL: Stability and interoperability improvements focused on TLS 1.3 session resumption. Delivered a critical bug fix for nonce_label encoding, ensuring ASCII hex representation across encodings and robust session ticket handling. The change was implemented in openssl/openssl and merged from PR 29127 (commit 105c5807ce34144b123dbaf939301fa13a6918bc); reviewed by multiple maintainers and CLA-cleared. This work reduces session resumption failures in heterogeneous environments and enhances cross-encoding compatibility, contributing to secure, reliable TLS connections for users and enterprise deployments. Technologies demonstrated include C-level protocol internals, encoding/decoding logic, TLS session management, and rigorous code review/security practices.

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Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C

Technical Skills

cryptographynetwork securitysystem programming

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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openssl/openssl

Nov 2025 Nov 2025
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Languages Used

C

Technical Skills

cryptographynetwork securitysystem programming