Christopher Mangan

Cybersecurity

CTFs, Security Labs, Hands-on Practice

I am greatly interested in the world of cybersecurity, which spawned after I learned web development. I love the challenge of solving a problem, whether it is a CTF, reverse engineering challenge, or a sandbox like the OWASP Juice Shop.

Aviation

FAA Private Pilot License; ASEL, IR

Flying has been a large part of my life, and I have been interested in aviation since I was about nine years old. Today, I have over 200 flight hours, and am working towards my commercial pilot license.

DevOps

Docker, GitHub Actions

What I find more fascinating than developing software itself is developing software that can deploy itself within a few simple clicks, usually triggered by the merging of a pull request or commiting to a reposity.

Operating Systems

Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, etc.

I love working with different operating systems - specifically Linux and its various distributions. I mainly use Fedora on my development machines, but I have also tried most of the popular distros that exist.

Software Development

Next.js, Laravel, .NET

Most of the software I develop is designed for the web. I find websites to be accessible to the most people, and is why I enjoy building software for them.

Broadcasting

While not related to computer science, I enjoy volunteering and working in TV. I find the work exciting and love learning about the systems that power a broadcast.

Software Engineering Intern

ClassKills | Nov. 2025 - Present

Eatontown, NJ

• Engineer real-time synchronization workflows between Twilio, HubSpot, and a custom Next.js application for sales, management, and support teams.
• Develop and maintain a custom print service using Python, Flask, and Docker that listens for new repair orders in HubSpot.
• Author detailed documentation for long-term maintainability and process integrity.

Math Tutor

Monmouth University | Oct. 2025 - Present

West Long Branch, NJ

• Tutor students in Algebra, Calculus, and Discrete Mathematics across foundational and advanced topics.
• Guide peers in reinforcing core concepts and building problem-solving skills.

TV Broadcast Production Assistant

Monmouth University | Sep. 2025 - Present

West Long Branch, NJ

• Operate Ross Carbonite video switcher, EnVivo Replay, and Ross XPression systems for live sports broadcasts, including Football, Lacrosse, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, and Softball.
• Help set up and break down broadcast equipment for production workflows.

Drafting Intern

EliteCAD Designs | Jul. 2023 - Sep. 2023

Lyndhurst, NJ

• Fabricated 3D and 2D models in Autodesk Revit from point cloud data.
• Coordinated scanner data using FARO Scene to support drafting and modeling workflows.

Monmouth University

B.S. Computer Science | B.S. Mathematics

West Long Branch, NJ

Expected graduation: May 2027

• GPA: 4.0 / 4.0
• Full-Time Dean's List: 1/1 semesters

Brookdale Community College

A.S. Computer Science

Lincroft, NJ

Graduated: May 2025

• GPA: 3.9 / 4.0
• Full-Time Dean's List: 4/4 semesters

Cyber Hawks

Competitor, Member | Monmouth University

Jan. 2026 - Present

Cybersecurity competition group on CyberSkyline.

• Participate in security competitions and team-based cyber challenges.
• Practice applied cybersecurity skills through competitive scenarios.

HawkTV

Producer, Member | Monmouth University

January 2026 - Present

• Started as a member before stepping into the producer role.
• Contribute to student media production and broadcast content.
• Collaborate with team members on planning and execution of segments.

ISC2 Chapter NJ

Member

Nov. 2025 - Present

• Participate in a professional cybersecurity community focused on learning and networking.

Computer Science Club

President | Brookdale Community College

Sep. 2024 - May 2025

• Led club meetings and helped organize activities for students interested in computer science.
• Supported peer engagement, collaboration, and growth across the program community.

Search Crawler Comparison

Golang, Postgres

Currently in progress, custom-implemented search-crawler to compare the Depth-First vs. Breadth-First search algorithms.

Pilot Logbook Application

React, Express, TypeScript, MySQL, Docker, GitHub Actions

Web app for pilots to track flight logs, currency, and instructor actions in one place.

Take It or Leave It Poker Game

Java, JavaFX, MySQL

Desktop poker game with object-oriented gameplay logic, JavaFX UI, and MySQL-backed data persistence.