Duncan Wood's Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio! Here you'll find an overview of my background, education, skills, software development projects, work experience, and more. Feel free to reach out to me through the provided contact information or social media links if you have any questions or opportunities for collaboration.

About Me

• Name: Duncan Wood
• Email: [email protected]
• Location: Northern Virginia
• Website: duncanwoodpro.netlify.app
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/duncanwoodpro
• GitHub: github.com/Duncan-Wood

Overview

I am a full-stack developer with a unique background in rhetorical writing. This combination of skills enables me to approach software development with a strong focus on effective communication and problem-solving. My passion for creating impactful software is driven by a desire to empower disadvantaged communities and improve access to mental health resources.

Education

• Software Engineering Immersive

  • General Assembly
  • April 2023

• Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Rhetoric

  • University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
  • Graduated May 2020
  • Minor: Diversity and Social Inequality

• Study Abroad

  • Florida State University in London, London, England
  • Spring 2018

Skills

I possess a diverse skill set, including but not limited to:

• Computer Skills: Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides
• Social Media Skills: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Discord, Twitch
• Collaboration and Version Control Skills: Git, GitHub, Slack
• Design Skills: Trello, Figma, Canva, Photopea, Adobe Creative Cloud
• Programming Skills: JavaScript, Python, Flask, Typescript, C++, HTML, CSS, SQL, Node.js, React.js, Django, Express, Bootstrap, Bubble

Software Development Projects

1. Hemingway Search Engine

   • GitHub Repository
   • Developed a search engine application for Hemingway's writing.
   • Technologies: React, Flask, Axios, Gensim, NumPy

2. LinkedIn Web Scraper

   • GitHub Repository
   • Designed and implemented a LinkedIn Web Scraper using Scrapy.
   • Technologies: Scrapy, Flask

3. Fake Twitter

   • GitHub Repository
   • Collaborated on a full-stack application mimicking Twitter's functionality.
   • Technologies: JavaScript, React, AWS Amplify

4. Coping Corner

   • GitHub Repository
   • Developed a full-stack application for managing mental health resources.
   • Technologies: PostgreSQL, Express, React, Node

5. Dog City

   • GitHub Repository
   • Designed and developed a React web application for exploring dog breeds.
   • Technologies: React, API integration

6. Sunrise Weather

   • GitHub Repository
   • Created a single-page website displaying weather information.
   • Technologies: WeatherAPI, Quotable API, Axios, Styled-Components

Work Experience

• Various roles in dog walking, pet sitting, and pet care
• Appointment Setter at Frontline Pest Control
• Substitute Teacher at Scoot Education
• Canvasser at Working Families
• Field Organizer at Grassroots Voter Outreach
• Barista at Starbucks at UCF
• Retail Sales Associate at Guess? Retail
• Service Technician at My Beer Guy
• Volunteer at Planned Parenthood and Florida Democratic Party
• Field Organizer at Hard Knocks LLC.

Leadership Experience

• Public Relations Officer at Pi Epsilon Pi
• Alumni Representative of the department of Writing and Rhetoric at UCF

Thank you for visiting my portfolio, and I look forward to connecting with you and exploring potential collaborations and opportunities!