Kaden Leis – Portfolio

Kaden Leis

About Me

I am a software engineering student at UW–Eau Claire with interests in full-stack development and cybersecurity. I enjoy solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and building practical tools that make an impact.

Outside of coding, I stay active, work on side projects, and keep sharpening my skills through research, security work, and hands-on experience. I'm always looking for opportunities to grow, collaborate, and create meaningful things.

Work Experience

IS Security Intern

Menards · Eau Claire, WI

May 2025 – Present Security Intern On-site

Support PCI DSS compliance by collecting audit evidence and coordinating remediation with system and application owners.
Assist with enterprise vulnerability management using Qualys, Brinqa, CrowdStrike, and IPAM to improve asset accuracy and remediation tracking.
Lead Qualys asset tagging strategy to enhance security visibility, reporting, and coverage across environments.

Information Security Analyst

University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI

April 2024 – May 2025 Security Student Role On-site

Performed Nessus/OpenVAS scans and assisted with risk assessments.
Supported CMMC environment work to increase federal grant eligibility.
Used SIEM tools to review alerts and validate security findings.

Gameplay Developer

Mush Co · Remote

May 2020 – April 2022 Game Dev Contract Remote

Designed and tested mechanics through brainstorming, prototyping, and iteration.
Optimized performance by analyzing and solving technical bottlenecks.
Improved UX by implementing engaging features and polishing interactions.