Logan Kinneer
Secure Software Engineer

Hello, I'm Logan Kinneer, a recent graduate in Software Engineering from Iowa State University with a minor in Cyber Security. I have a passion for learning, cyber security, and software engineering. I have have written a number of applications in a variety of languages.

My core competencies are in writing and understanding code. I have had a lifelong interest in understanding everything about computers, networks, and software, especially with regards to secure programming, software architecture, and securing computer and network environments.

Java and C

I've designed a number of programs large and small in both these languages.

Other Programming Languages

Experience with a number of other programming languages including C++, Python, PHP, Javascript, and SQL

Git

I've used git frequently both at school and at work. Throughout college I used a gitlab server for version control of most of my classroom projects.

Linux and common Linux utilities

BASH, the Linux file system, and common GNU tools such as awk, sed, grep, etc. I also have experience with pentesting tools such as Wireshark and Nmap.

Networking and Socket Programming

Created a peer-to-peer Messaging application. Developed a minimalstic webserver. Created a packet inspector. Firm knowledge of routing and the OSI model which I've leveraged to configure pfSense for cybersecurity competitions.

Misc

Securing and exploiting web applications, executables, and operating systems
I'm currently developing a deep understanding of machine learning so I can solve comma.ai's speed challenge. I'm also learning React.

Education

Iowa State University
Bachelors: December 2019 - GPA: 3.07
Major: Software Engineering - GPA: 3.31
Minor: Cyber Security - GPA: 3.67

Classes

  • Introduction to Operating Systems
  • Theoretical Foundations of Computer Engineering 310
  • Algorithms
  • C and C++ / Advanced Programming Techniques
  • Introduction to Database Management Systems and Databases
  • Software Analysis and Verification for Safety and Security
  • Network Protocols and Security
  • Linux Operating System Essentials

    • Experience

    IT Intern at Midwest Alarms
    Summer 2017

  • Developed software using Java to assist with inspections
  • Revised the company inspection report forms
  • Developed new methods to carry out inspections
  • Deployed hardware upgrades

    • The Center for Nondestructive Evaluation
    Spring 2016

  • Developing in C++
  • Replaced a fast fourier transform library, FFTW, with KissFFT
  • Managed source code with Git

    • Courtesy Clerk at Hy-Vee
    Summer 2014

  • Developed excellent customer service skills
  • Bagged items, retrieved carts, directed customers to items, helped customers with questions or concerns

    • Contact Me

    Email: logan@logankinneer.com

    Github: https://github.com/LKinneer

    Phone: 515-953-8517
    Des Moines, IA