Michael Carnes

Atlanta, GA | micar0@proton.me

Education

Georgia Tech | ~4.0 | Atlanta, GA
Computer Engineering

Lakeside High School | 3.9 UW 4.4 W | Atlanta, GA
Honors/Distinction

Languages: C++, C, C#, Python, HTML/CSS, Java
Tools/Systems: macOS, Linux, Git, VS Code, Cloudflare Pages, Claude Code
Concepts: Systems Architecture, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Languages: English (Native); Spanish, French, Vietnamese, German, Chinese (Conversational/Professional)
Professional Attributes: Prioritization (Concurrent demands), Self-Directed Learning, Proactive Execution.
Communication & Client Engagement: Technical Communication (Brevity, precision, clarity), Client Advocacy.

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.

IT Consultant | 2019 – 2025

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 $1,100 in revenue.
Maintained detailed financial records, including managing budgets and tax documentation.

Relevant Coursework: AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus AB, College Precalculus, English 1102
Nocti Certification in Computer Programming
CompTIA A+