Michael Carnes
Atlanta, GA | micar0@proton.me
Education
Georgia State University | 3.9 | Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech | ??? | Atlanta, GA
Computer Engineering
Virginia Tech | ??? | Blacksburg, VA
Computer Engineering
Lakeside High School | 3.9 UW 4.4 W | Atlanta, GA
Honors/Distinction
Technical Skills
- Languages: Java, C#, Python, HTML/CSS
- Tools/Systems: macOS, Linux, Windows, Git, VS Code, Cloudflare Pages, Claude Code, Codex
- Concepts: Systems Architecture, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
Soft Skills
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish, French, Vietnamese (Conversational/Professional)
- Professional Attributes: Prioritization (Concurrent demands), Self-Directed Learning, Proactive Execution.
- Communication & Client Engagement: Technical Communication (Brevity, precision, clarity), Client Advocacy.
Projects
iOS Vulnerability Research | checkm8/checkra1n
- Contributed to vulnerability research and documentation for the checkm8 bootrom exploit, focusing on device/software compatibility validation and DFU mode heap overflow analysis.
- Helped facilitate the development of a persistent, unpatchable exploit affecting millions of devices.
Ultimate Racing (Delisted)
- Engineered a high-performance open-world racing game for mobile platforms, optimizing graphics and rendering pipelines.
- Implemented heuristic-based AI systems utilizing Finite State Machines (FSM) for NPC pathfinding.
- Designed and integrated monetization architecture, managing in-app purchases and ad-mediation frameworks.
- Managed full application lifecycle (SDLC) from prototyping to store compliance and release.
- Technologies: C#, Unity, Shader Graph, Mobile Performance Profiling, Git.
Experience
IT Consultant | 2019 – Present
- Deployed cost effective self hosted docker solutions to clients, analyzed OPSEC risk, and conducted root-cause analysis on hardware/software failures.
eBay Seller | 2021 – Present
- Managed inventory, pricing, and customer service for an online store, generating over $11,000 in revenue.
- Maintained detailed financial records, including managing budgets and tax documentation.
Certifications & Coursework
- Relevant Coursework: AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus AB, College Precalculus, English 1102
- Nocti Certification in Computer Programming