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ASideNote

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ASideNote

Built a full-stack note-taking app with an interactive corkboard for dragging, resizing, and organizing notes.
Implemented secure user accounts with JWT authentication, Google sign-in, and email verification.
Connected the React frontend to an ASP.NET Core API and PostgreSQL database to manage users, notes, and boards.
Deployed the application with Docker, GitHub Actions, and Render, with automated testing and security checks.

LunaraCare

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LunaraCare

Built a full-stack support platform using React for the frontend and Node.js/Express for the backend.
Added secure login using JWT and Google sign-in with Passport.js.
Set up Docker to make it easier to run the app, database, and testing tools.
Worked with the team using Agile sprints and GitHub Projects to track tasks and keep the project on schedule.

CineScope

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CineScope

Built a movie review website using Blazor WebAssembly and an ASP.NET Core backend.
Added the ability for users to create accounts, log in, and create, edit, and delete reviews.
Used MongoDB to store user accounts and movie review data.
Created project documentation including system diagrams, wireframes, and user guides.

Blodged

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Blodged

Built a platform where developers can post questions, share resources, and reply to each other.
Used Vue.js and TypeScript for the frontend and Java with Spring Boot for the backend.
Set up user accounts so people can post, comment, and save resources to their profile.
Organized posts and resources into categories so people can find what they need faster.

MineSweeper

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MineSweeper

Rebuilt the classic Minesweeper game with a cleaner look and smoother gameplay.
Built the backend with C# and ASP.NET, connected to a MySQL database.
Added user accounts so players can log in and save their progress.
Built a leaderboard so players can see how their times compare to others.

PulsePlayer

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PulsePlayer

Built a music app where users can browse songs and build their own playlists.
Used Next.js and TypeScript for the frontend and a PostgreSQL database to store users, songs, and playlists.
Added user accounts so people can log in and manage their own library.
Built an admin dashboard for managing songs and keeping the app's content up to date.

Cybersecurity Experience

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OWASP Juice Shop Penetration Assessment

Performed a web application penetration test on OWASP Juice Shop.
Found and tested vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, IDOR, broken access controls, and CAPTCHA bypasses.
Used Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Kali Linux, and Nmap to scan the application, analyze traffic, and test security weaknesses.
Created a penetration testing report with findings, risk levels, and recommended fixes.

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TryHackMe – Investigating Windows

Investigated a compromised Windows system by reviewing logs, processes, scheduled tasks, and files.
Analyzed security events to find suspicious activity and possible signs of compromise.
Used Windows administration and basic digital forensics techniques in a virtual lab.
Practiced incident response by investigating simulated cyberattacks and identifying what happened.

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AutoLiv Penetration Test (Academic Case Study)

Course project for GCU's Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking class, using AutoLiv as a fictional case-study target.
Started with OSINT recon, then pulled employee and infrastructure data with theHarvester, SpiderFoot, and dnsenum.
Scanned the lab network with Nmap, found vulnerabilities with Greenbone/OpenVAS, and broke into legacy Windows and Metasploitable boxes with Metasploit.
Built a custom backdoor with MSFVenom and wrote it all up in a 90-page report with fixes for each finding.

All activities were conducted strictly within the academic sandbox environment. No real AutoLiv systems were targeted.

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About Me

Hello! My name is Carter Wright, I’m a software developer. I graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelors in Software Development and minor in Cybersecurity.

I’m currently living in Michigan and seeking full time job opportunities in software development. Alongside my job search I’m currently growing my client base for commission based web design projects for both individuals and businesses. I’m currently working to build my client base, you can reach out for any inquiries or projects you need done by email.