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Hello, I'm Lucas

Based in Muncie, Indiana, I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Ball State University. During the day, I apply my software development skills at work, building solutions for real-world problems. By night, I dive into personal projects, always looking for ways to refine my craft and create something useful.


Lately, I’ve been really into offensive cybersecurity, game console modding, video games, and taking old or broken tech and giving it a second life. Outside of technology, I enjoy skateboarding and getting outdoors whenever the weather allows.

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Jan 2025 - Present
Specialist Software Developer
Ball State Digital Corps. Muncie, Indiana

Collaborate with multidisciplinary student teams to create technology solutions for Ball State University and the affiliated Muncie community, including web and mobile applications. Develop interactive website widgets integrated into Ball State’s MyBallState app, enhancing the user experience for students and supporting campus engagement. Manage multiple projects per semester with diverse teams, ensuring consistent progress through weekly meetings focused on project development and soft skills, while contributing to high-quality deliverables and gaining industry experience.
Sep 2023 - Jan 2025
Apprentice Software Developer
Ball State Digital Corps. Muncie, Indiana

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and deliver client-focused software solutions, including web applications and digital tools. Built responsive front-end interfaces using React and other frameworks, while developing back-end systems with AdonisJS, WordPress, and Node.js to support seamless functionality. Applied industry-standard development practices to create high-quality, maintainable software, contributing to multiple projects and ensuring effective collaboration across teams.
Summer 2024
Cybersecurity Intern
CP Handheld Technologies. Newburgh, Indiana

Refreshed Linux fundamentals with a focus on Kali Linux for cybersecurity applications and secure networking environments. Investigated networking concepts, including packet structure and SSL encryption, and utilized Wireshark to monitor traffic. Captured Wi-Fi network handshakes, cracked passwords using wordlists, and set up routers. Explored web application security through a demo of the OWASP Juice Shop.
Summer 2023
Development Intern
CP Handheld Technologies. Newburgh, Indiana

Developed foundational skills in Linux distributions, command-line usage, and REST API creation with Node.js Express. Designed and implemented a MariaDB SQL database with RESTful query integration. Enhanced backend development and data management knowledge. Strengthened problem-solving skills through hands-on web service development.

Experience

Software Developer, currently building software solutions for Ball State University while pursuing a Computer Science degree. I'm passionate about development methodologies like Agile, Extreme Programming, and Test-Driven Development.

I have extensive experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and Python, and I've worked with frameworks such as React, AdonisJS, and WordPress. Additionally, I’m familiar with Java, C#, PHP, and Objective-C. I’m eager to expand my skill set by learning C++, C, and Swift—I’m just waiting for the right personal project to dive in.

I also have a strong interest in cybersecurity, particularly offensive security. While my experience in this area has mostly been through personal projects and some work-related opportunities, I’d love to explore it further. For now, I’m focused on software development but could see myself pursuing offensive security research in the future.

I use Windows, macOS, and Linux interchangeably, depending on my needs. My Linux experience is primarily server-based, focusing on managing and deploying applications, but I also have significant experience with GNOME-based desktop environments.

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Education

2023-2026
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
2020-2023
Castle High School
High School Diploma, Sciences, Math, Computer Science Studies

Contact

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Email

lowel9295@gmail.com

Location

Muncie, Indiana