About Me

Security-mindedsoftware engineer.

Hello! I am recently a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering and a minor in Information Systems. I love learning about the field of Computer Science and am passionate about the work I do.

My background in Computer Science has a strong focus on Cybersecurity and Software Development.

In my free time, I am an avid reader and enjoy learning about a wide variety of topics. I also am a enthusiast of video games and I sincerely enjoy playing the games I play with my friends. I like to stay active and play sports, especially soccer, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, and basketball.

Portrait of Kaden LeisInformation Security Analyst
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Responsibilities

Monitor and investigate security alerts across enterprise systems.
Support phishing, endpoint, identity, and vulnerability investigations.
Use security platforms to assist with detection, investigation, and response.
Automate repetitive security tasks and workflows primarily with Python.
Support vulnerability management and remediation efforts.

Key accomplishments

Improved security investigation and response workflows.
Built API-driven automation for repetitive analyst tasks.
Contributed to process improvements across security operations.

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Responsibilities

Lead product strategy, software architecture, development, deployment, and ongoing technical direction.
Design and build full-stack applications using modern frontend, backend, database, and cloud technologies.
Manage product branding, infrastructure, security, CI/CD, analytics, and production operations.

Key accomplishments

Founded Fjoro Studios and established the technical foundation for developing and operating independent software products.
Built end-to-end production systems spanning mobile applications, web platforms, backend APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
Created reusable development workflows and infrastructure to support faster, more maintainable product delivery.

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Responsibilities

Collect and document PCI DSS evidence across multiple teams for external compliance audits.
Identify and track unmanaged endpoint assets using CrowdStrike.
Assist with Qualys asset tagging and organization to improve vulnerability visibility and reporting.

Key accomplishments

Improved inventory accuracy and endpoint coverage through unmanaged asset tracking.

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Responsibilities

Execute Nessus and OpenVAS scans and translate findings into risk assessments for university systems.
Support CMMC environment controls work for security-focused federal grant eligibility.
Review SIEM alerts, validate security findings, and escalate confirmed issues.

Key accomplishments

Helped accelerate response by validating and escalating confirmed security findings.

NessusOpenVASSIEM toolsCMMC compliance

Responsibilities

Brainstorm and prototype new mechanics, then test them against the creative intent.
Analyze performance bottlenecks and implement technical fixes.
Refine interactions and polish animations to improve user experience.