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Abel Tom

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Abel Tom

Over a three-month period, contributed to the openssl/openssl and apache/arrow repositories by delivering targeted bug fixes and feature enhancements focused on cryptographic correctness, memory safety, and protocol compliance. Addressed DES cipher type mapping and SM2 memory management in OpenSSL, improving reliability and reducing the risk of misclassification and memory leaks. Enhanced TLS 1.3 session ticket handling to enforce RFC 8446 compliance and strengthened PKCS7 error handling. In Apache Arrow, implemented robust string function safety checks to prevent overflows and crashes. Demonstrated expertise in C and C++ programming, cryptography, memory management, and rigorous unit testing across security-critical codebases.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

33%Features

Repository Contributions

8Total
Bugs
4
Commits
8
Features
2
Lines of code
750
Activity Months3

Your Network

459 people

Work History

June 2026

4 Commits • 1 Features

Jun 1, 2026

June 2026 monthly summary focusing on key accomplishments across two core repos: apache/arrow and openssl/openssl. Highlights include delivered robustness and security improvements, major bug fixes, and demonstrated skills in C/C++, testing, and cross-repo collaboration.

May 2026

3 Commits • 1 Features

May 1, 2026

Concise monthly summary for 2026-05 focusing on business value and technical achievements in openssl/openssl. Key deliverables include cryptographic memory safety fixes and code quality improvements, aligned with established OpenSSL patterns and performance requirements. Impact: reduced risk of memory leaks in SM2 operations, fewer compiler warnings, and streamlined cryptographic utilities for more reliable releases. Technologies demonstrated include low-level C cryptography, BN_CTX lifecycle management, const-correctness, and code review/merge discipline.

April 2026

1 Commits

Apr 1, 2026

April 2026 OpenSSL (openssl/openssl) monthly summary: delivered a targeted correctness fix for the DES cipher type mapping in EVP_cipher_get_type, complemented by regression tests. Strengthened EVP API reliability and test coverage, reducing risk of misclassification in downstream code.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability97.6%
Architecture97.6%
Performance97.6%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

CC++

Technical Skills

C programmingC++Memory ManagementTLS/SSL protocolsUnit Testingcryptographydebuggingerror handlingnetwork programmingnetwork securitysecurity programmingsoftware developmentsoftware testing

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

openssl/openssl

Apr 2026 Jun 2026
3 Months active

Languages Used

C

Technical Skills

C programmingcryptographysoftware testingdebuggingsoftware developmentTLS/SSL protocols

apache/arrow

Jun 2026 Jun 2026
1 Month active

Languages Used

C++

Technical Skills

C++Memory ManagementUnit Testing