My name is Can "John" Carlak. I am a Ph.D. student in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, advised by Prof. Z. Morley Mao. I am broadly interested in systems and networks, with a particular focus on enhancing connected autonomous vehicle systems through edge- and cloud-centric solutions. My primary research explores mobile edge offloading techniques for connected vehicle systems, concentrating on strategies to mitigate network latency. I am currently focusing on edge-assisted V2X positioning systems, leveraging distributed computing to advance localization accuracy and reliability for intelligent transportation networks.
Beyond academia, I have gained experience working across the Linux system software lifecycle, including development, containerization, testing, and system administration. Notably, I contributed to engineering a novel gateway security system, Virtual Air Gap, demonstrating real-world experience in designing secure and resilient networked systems.