Cade Kukk - Software Engineer & Political Scientist

[ SEC. 01 — THE PROCESS ]

How I work & learn.

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01THE PROCESS
02BREAK IT DOWN
03RESEARCH
04CONNECTIONS
05ITERATION
06DECISIONS
07THE LOOP
08FOUNDATIONS
09THE WHOLE, AGAIN

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[ SEC. 01 — PROFILE ]

About Me

FULL-STACK ENGINEERING × POLITICAL SCIENCE

I'm a passionate full-stack developer and political scientist who thrives at the intersection of technology and society. As a proud alumnus of Longwood University, I bring a unique analytical perspective that bridges the gap between complex political systems and innovative software solutions.

Programming & Development

Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks for building robust applications.

Development Tools & Platforms

Expert with industry-standard tools and platforms for efficient development workflows.

Systems & Technologies

Cross-platform development experience with major operating systems and enterprise technologies.

AI & Machine Learning

Specialized in artificial intelligence, machine learning frameworks, and data science applications.

[ SEC. 02 — EXPERIENCE LOG ]

Work Experience

ROLES HELD, 2014 — PRESENT

Student IT

Longwood University

Jul 2025 — May 2026

Front-line hardware and software support for students, faculty, and campus systems.
Device diagnostics, repair, and deployment across the university's fleet.

LOC — FARMVILLE, VA

Innovation Ambassador Artificial Intelligence

Longwood University

Jul 2025 — May 2026

Longwood's inaugural AI Innovation Ambassador — leading AI literacy efforts across campus.
Building small language models from scratch with PyTorch and MLX, and shipping apps that put them in students' hands.
Co-presenting on ethical, human-centered AI in education with the SEED Innovation Hub.

LOC — FARMVILLE, VA

Software Engineer

YakAttack

Dec 2019 — May 2021

Created a production-tracking automation platform using JavaScript and Google APIs.
Produced live efficiency metrics and completion-time projections for any given order size.
Worked intimately with the CEO and production team.

LOC — FARMVILLE, VA

Apple Certified Repair Technician

CPR Cell Phone Repair

Jan 2017 — Dec 2018

Repaired over 6,000 electronic devices, handling service calls and walking customers through what broke and how it would be fixed.
Helped counter a ransomware attack against CPR — recovered all sensitive user data.
Helped the Fuqua and Cumberland County school systems set up wireless Chromebook networks.

LOC — FARMVILLE, VA

Network Architect

Wooster School

Sep 2014 — Dec 2015

Designed and built a six-lane PCI Express Titan server, letting the school host its own networks and dramatically cut costs.
Built computers for the school's computer lab.

LOC — DANBURY, CT

[ SEC. 03 — EDUCATION ]

Education

FORMAL TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Longwood University

Cormier Honors College · Pi Sigma Alpha · AI Innovation Ambassador

2022 — May 2026

Citizen Scholar in the Cormier Honors College for Citizen Scholars.
Inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society.
Served as Longwood's inaugural AI Innovation Ambassador — the student voice for applied AI on campus.
Paired political science with mathematics coursework, focused on how technology reshapes governance and society.
Built a small language model and companion app for the honors Citizen course, presented on stage with Longwood faculty.
Co-presented on ethical, human-centered AI in education with the SEED Innovation Hub.

LOC — FARMVILLE, VA

[ SEC. 04 — SELECTED WORK ]

Featured Projects

A selection of my recent work in AI, cybersecurity, and system tools

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Kreas-Quant4-12B

Kreative Response Engine for Adaptive Solutions

Advanced AI/ML model designed for adaptive problem-solving and creative responses. Implements sophisticated quantization techniques for efficient deployment.

Python Machine Learning AI Development

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Manim Projects Collection

Mathematical Animation Library

Comprehensive collection of mathematical animations and visualizations created using Manim. Features neural networks, physics simulations, educational content, and interactive demonstrations.

Python Manim Mathematical Visualization

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Cyber Intel Scraper

Cybersecurity Intelligence Tool

Automated tool for gathering and analyzing cybersecurity intelligence from various sources. Helps organizations stay informed about emerging threats.

Python Web Scraping Cybersecurity

View on GitHub →

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HIST 201

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Longwood Class Selector

iOS Course Registration App

Comprehensive iOS course registration app designed for Longwood University students. Features advanced search, conflict detection, schedule management, and waitlist handling.

SwiftUI iOS Development MVVM Architecture

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GPT-5

AI Fact Checker

AI Literacy Web Application

Verified information platform teaching what's truly happening under the hood of modern AI. Aggregates 50+ sources to fact-check models, providers, and capabilities across the industry.

Web Development AI Literacy Education

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JOB

JobPilot

AI Job-Search Copilot

Personal job-search copilot: multi-source job discovery, resume-based fit scoring, AI-tailored application documents, and a full application tracker — in a monochrome editorial UI.

Next.js Cursor SDK Postgres

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[ SEC. 05 — CONTACT ]

Get In Touch

OPEN TO WORK, COLLABORATION, AND GOOD QUESTIONS

[ 01 ] EMAIL cadekukk@gmail.com ↗ [ 02 ] PHONE (475) 206-5448 ↗ [ 03 ] LINKEDIN in/cade-kukk ↗ [ 04 ] GITHUB @cadeKukk ↗

[ 05 ] LOCATION Farmville, Virginia 37.3021° N — 78.3919° W