Gage Benne

About

Kansan at heart, but currently in the D.C.-area working in the offensive cyber space. Primarily leveraging Python and C / C++ in Linux-like environments. While not working, continues to explore the intersection of technology and type one diabetes, reverse engineering, embedded devices, and a whole lotta home automation.

Education

• University of Kansas

  Bachelors in Computer Science

  May 2019

• Johns Hopkins University

  Masters in Computer Science

  May 2022

Experience

• Department of Defense

  Cyber Counter Intellegence

  Capabilities Development Specialist, Mentor

  June 2022 - Present

• Department of Defense

  Computer Network Operations Development Program

  Team Lead, Graduate

  June 2019 - June 2022

• Department of Defense

  Summer Intern Program in Information Assurance

  Intern

  May 2018 - August 2018

• University of Kansas

  Kansas Algebra Program

  Instructor, Specialist

  March 2016 - June 2019

• University of Wollongong

  IT and Systems

  Intern

  February 2018 - June 2018

Projects

• pydexcom

  A simple Python API to interact with Dexcom Share service

• Home Assistant

  Dexcom integration, allows Home Assistant users to view and utilize in automations Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data.

• Thingiverse

  Creator of various STL files, including the Aqara Garage Door Flip Contact Sensor Bracket.

• ESPHome

  A collection of tidy ESPHome packages, including one for the SONOFF iFan04-L WiFi Ceiling Fan Light Controller.