M.S. Computer Science Graduate | Systems & Network Security | SDN, Python, Linux | Building Secure Infrastructure Systems
- 🎓 Master's in Computer Science from Arizona State University
- 🔐 Interested in systems security, networking, SDN, and infrastructure engineering
- 🐧 Experience working with Linux environments, Python automation, and network simulation
- ⚙️ Currently building projects involving secure infrastructure systems and software-defined networking
- 📧 Email: caelan0501@gmail.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caelan-desmond-807119267
- 🧠 LeetCode: leetcode.com/caelandez
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Password Manager (Small Project)
- SDN Lab (Large Project)
General Dynamics + ASU Capstone Program
Worked on a modernization effort for legacy vessel testing infrastructure in collaboration with General Dynamics through the ASU Capstone Program. Focused on system replacement planning, software integration considerations, documentation, and secure engineering workflows under real-world project constraints.
Technologies: Python, C#, Linux, Git, Systems Engineering, RaspberryPi, Radio Interaction, Ardupilot's Mission Planner.
Built a simulated SDN environment using Mininet and the POX controller to analyze and mitigate network attacks such as spoofing and denial-of-service behavior. Implemented MAC/IP-based detection and firewall logic within OpenFlow-controlled networks.
Technologies: Python, Mininet, POX, OpenFlow, Linux, OpenDaylight
Developed a test case generation framework integrated with version control and CI/CD-oriented workflows. Focused on improving testing repeatability, automation, and development pipeline structure.
Technologies: Java, Git, CI/CD Concepts
