Caden Grover

About Me

Hello, I'm Caden, a software engineer and cybersecurity student at George Fox University with a passion for building practical, secure tools that solve real problems. I currently work as a software engineer at Doctums, deploying integration software for higher-education institutions worldwide, and as an applied AI research assistant, designing agentic AI systems for university departments.

My work spans the full stack, from containerized .NET services and production data pipelines to natural-language database interfaces and autonomous AI agents. I'm particularly drawn to projects at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, where I can combine my development skills with my security knowledge to build systems that are both intelligent and resilient.

Outside of work, you can find me competing in CTF challenges, tinkering with Raspberry Pi projects, or diving into network forensics. I also make time for gaming, working out, and hanging out with my cat!

Experience

Software Engineer

Doctums | Remote

Oct 2025 - Present

Deploy integration software to university clients connecting platforms such as Slate, WMS, and OCLC for nearly 10 higher-education institutions worldwide.
Build and maintain webhooks, cron jobs, and containerized services using C#, .NET, and Azure DevOps container app jobs.
Integrate third-party APIs including the Student First API to deliver production data pipelines for client codebases.
Write and maintain SQL-based reports and queries for client data analysis and operational reporting.

Applied AI Research Assistant

A2IT @ George Fox University

Jul 2025 - Present

Research, design, and build agentic AI systems that solve real-world workflow problems across university departments.
Develop natural-language database interfaces enabling admin, HR, and IT staff to query and send transactional and departmental data.
Program and integrate the Reachy Mini humanoid robot with AI capabilities for applied research demonstrations.

Software Engineer Intern

Tanoshi | Remote

Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

Automated data backup processes using Python, improving data integrity and reducing manual operational overhead.
Streamlined internal workflows and contributed to backend scripting and database management.

Technology Consultant

Third Wave Psychotherapy

Apr 2023 - Oct 2025

Designed and developed the company website with responsive UI and secure form systems for client data collection.
Provided coding and program support for logistics and billing software operations.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity Concentration

George Fox University, Newberg, OR

Expected May 2027

Relevant Coursework: POSIX Systems Programming (C), Artificial Intelligence, Network Administration, Cybersecurity

Projects

AI-Powered Robot

Raspberry Pi 5PythonGemini APIGroq WhisperPygame

Built an autonomous AI agent on Raspberry Pi 5 with real-time speech interaction (STT/TTS), 33 function-callable tools, parametric face rendering at 60fps, wake-word detection, and sensor integration (touch, temperature/humidity).

ReconX

PythonIntelX API

Developed an OSINT reconnaissance tool that leverages the IntelX API to search and aggregate publicly available intelligence data on targets for security assessments.

POSIX du Clone

CLinux

Implemented a functional clone of the Unix du command in C, handling recursive directory traversal and file system stat calls on Linux.

Developer Portfolio

HTML/CSSJavaScript

Designed and deployed a personal portfolio showcasing projects, cybersecurity work, and technical skills with responsive design and smooth animations.

GitHub

Achievements & Certifications

CyberSEED 2025

Placed 23rd nationally in ethical hacking CTF among all U.S. college teams

National Cyber League

Competed in cryptography, network forensics, log analysis, OSINT, and reverse engineering

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Verizon Cloud Platform

Mastercard Cybersecurity Simulation

Themes