Ryan Du Plooy

Computer Science / Cybersecurity Student

About Me

Hello! I'm Ryan Du Plooy, a dedicated Computer Science and Cybersecurity student driven by a love for learning and a passion for crafting seamless, simple code. Currently, I am pursuing my degree at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where I have honed my skills in various programming languages, cybersecurity concepts, and software development practices.

Topics that interest me (in no particular order):

  • Software Development
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Network Security
  • Operational Security
  • Cryptography
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Digital Forensics
  • Cloud Computing
  • Containerization

Projects

Malcalc

A malicious and secure version of the same calculator app to demonstrate various security topics.

Note: Worked collaboratively.

Technologies used:

  • Programming/Scripting: C, Bash
  • Build Tools: GCC, Make, Makefiles
  • Version Control & Collaboration: Git
  • Platform: Ubuntu

Task Quest

A gamified task manager application designed to boost productivity by turning everyday tasks into engaging content.

Note: Worked collaboratively.

Technologies used:

  • Programming/Scripting: Python, JavaScript
  • Web Frameworks: Django
  • Markup & Styling: HTML, CSS
  • Database: SQLite
  • Testing: pytest, unittest
  • Version Control & Collaboration: Git, ZenHub
  • Platform: Web, Replit

C# Wordle Recreation

A C# recreation of the popular game "Wordle".

Technologies used:

  • Programming C#
  • Framework: .NET
  • IDE: Visual Studio
  • Version Control: Git
  • Platform: Windows

Contact

Feel free to reach out to me for any inquiries, collaborations, or just to say hello! If you'd like a copy of my resume, please don't hesitate to contact me.