Hi! I'm Caroline Varner 👋🏻
software engineering student
based in atlanta, georgia.
I am a Software Engineering student at Kennesaw State University with an Interactive Design minor. Graduating December 2025, I'm seeking a full-time position to gain experience in the field and contribute to innovative projects.
Introduction
About me
I’m a Software Engineering student at Kennesaw State University, also pursuing a minor in Interactive Design. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of creativity and technology—whether I’m writing code, designing user-focused solutions, or sketching new ideas. When I’m not working on projects, you can usually find me hiking Georgia’s trails, making art, enjoying live music, or spending time with friends.
I believe great software comes from both innovation and collaboration, and I’m passionate about building things that are not only functional but meaningful. I enjoy solving complex problems with clean, thoughtful code and a creative mindset. Whether it’s developing user-centered applications or exploring new technologies, I’m always eager to learn, grow, and turn ideas into something real.
What I offer
Skills & Technologies
I strive to blend technical problem-solving with creative design thinking in everything I build. I enjoy experimenting with different technologies to better understand how great software is built, both in function and in user experience.
Programming Languages
Developer Tools
Frameworks & Libraries
Core Strengths
Professional experience
Work Experience
Building expertise through hands-on teaching and mentorship in computer science education.
Team Lead - Lab Assistant/Tutor
Kennesaw State University
College of Computing and Software Engineering • Aug 2023 – Present
Supported 300+ students across multiple programming courses (Java, Python, C#) through lab instruction, debugging, and concept review.
Collaborated with faculty to design lab materials and enhance technical communication and peer learning.
Assisted with new hire onboarding by conducting technical interviews with management and generating new hire procedure documents.
Mentored new assistants by developing a shared GitHub repository with curated code examples for hands-on practice.
Employee of the Month (Dec 2024) for leadership, adaptability, and mentoring excellence.
My projects
My latest work
Welcome to my software engineering portfolio! Here, you'll find a collection of projects that highlight my experience in building solutions across different areas of development—from system design and backend logic to problem-solving and creative technical implementation.
Hamster Helper
🏆 1st PlaceA VS Code extension that scans active files for security vulnerabilities using AI. Features live color customization for severity levels, adjustable text size, light/dark mode toggle, and persistent settings. Built for the KSU AI Hackathon competition.
SPM Project Management
A comprehensive project management web application built with ASP.NET Core MVC and MongoDB. Features task management, risk tracking, requirements gathering, and team collaboration tools with AWS deployment.
FlowCounts
A web-based accounting system with role-based access control, chart of accounts management, ledgers, financial ratios, and comprehensive event logging for business financial tracking.
Restaurant Simulation
C# implementation of core OS concepts including multi-threading with resource synchronization and IPC using named pipes. Demonstrates thread management, deadlock handling, and inter-process communication mechanisms.
AI Threat Modeler
An AI-powered security threat modeling application that helps identify and assess potential security vulnerabilities in software systems using machine learning algorithms and security best practices.
Connect with me
Get in touch
I'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments or feedback, please use the form below or email me at carolinevarner04@gmail.com.