Carter Mauer

I'm Carter!

I recently graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity. I am actively seeking roles in security engineering, backend development, and systems programming where I can put my skills to work from day one.

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Skills About Projects Experience

About

I graduated from LSU with a B.S. in Computer Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity. My time there was spent investigating how systems break and learning how to build them more securely. With experience ranging from malware analysis and reverse engineering to backend services and low-level code, I am now seeking my first professional role where I can contribute meaningfully to impactful problems and continue to grow as an engineer.

Skills

Most of my projects relate to software engineering and security. I use Python for quick tools and automation, C/Assembly when I need to work closer to the system, and SQL for anything that touches data. Recently I have been spending more time on backend work, simple application programming interfaces, and scripts that support reverse engineering and security testing.

Python

SQL

Node.js

Java

Projects

I like projects that sit at the intersection of security and real people using software. Most of what I build starts as something I personally need, then grows into a tool that friends and classmates can use too. Here are a few that represent what I work on the most right now.

Whirl Campus App

A mobile app for LSU students to meet new people, join student activities, and stay connected with campus life. I work mainly on the backend and authentication, where I use Supabase and database design to keep things fast and safe.

Withdrawal

A first-person psychological horror game made in Unreal Engine 5 where players are trapped in a looping, ever-changing room, uncovering disturbing truths through environmental storytelling, subtle hallucinations, and puzzle-solving, all while battling the creeping effects of untreated mental illness.

MNIST Image Classification

Implementation of machine learning and deep learning classifiers to recognize handwritten digits from the MNIST dataset.

File Management System

A secure client-server file management system that allows users to upload, download, and delete files on a server.

Journey

Education

2021 — 2026
Louisiana State University

Graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science and a concentration in Cybersecurity. Coursework included malware analysis, reverse engineering, AI, and software engineering.
2017 — 2021
High School

Started learning Python and basic cybersecurity skills, built small tools for friends, and got hooked on security and systems.

Experience

2025 — Present
IT and Support Work

On campus tech job helping students and staff with software, account issues, and general troubleshooting.
2025 — Present
CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)

Actively studying for the Security+ certification to formalize knowledge in network security, threat analysis, and cryptography.

Core Areas

Cybersecurity & Analysis

Malware analysis, reverse engineering, and system security.

Backend Development

Building APIs, database design, and working with cloud services like Supabase.

Systems Programming

C, Assembly, operating system internals, and low-level system behavior.

Scripting & Automation

Python-based tools, task automation, and quick practical scripts.

Certification Goals

CompTIA Security+

In Progress

Studying network security, threat analysis, identity and access management, cryptography, and risk management. Formalizing the knowledge I built through coursework, independent projects, and hands-on labs into a recognized industry credential.

Actively Studying

CompTIA Network+

Planned

Networking fundamentals, including protocols, infrastructure, and troubleshooting, will complement the security track once I obtain the Security+ certification.