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Crafting delightful experiences

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Hello, I'm

Kaitlin

Wood

Software Engineer crafting delightful digital experiences

Currently building accessible, user-centered products at Mastercard

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About

Crafting Stories Through Code

Hello! I'm Kaitlin, a software engineer with a passion for creating engaging digital experiences that blend functionality with aesthetics. My journey in tech began with a fascination for how beautiful design and clean code can come together to solve real-world problems.

I graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. Since then, I've honed my skills in front-end and back-end development, working with technologies like React, Node.js, and Express to build seamless web applications.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring local coffee shops, sketching interface ideas, or diving into the latest design trends. I believe that great software is about creating experiences that delight and inspire and are accessible to all.

What drives me

  • Creating intuitive, accessible experiences for all users
  • Bridging the gap between design and development
  • Continuous learning and growth
  • Building meaningful connections through technology

Skills & Technologies

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
SQL
React
Node.js
CSS
HTML
Java
Swift
C++
Git
Jenkins
AWS
Firebase
Experience

My Journey

From research labs to enterprise solutions, here's how I've grown as a software engineer and contributed to meaningful projects.

Software Engineer I

Mastercard

February 2025 – Present
St. Louis, MO
ReactTypeScriptSpring BootJavaAPI DevelopmentCDN

Teaching Assistant

Data Structures and Algorithms

University of Houston

August 2023 – December 2024
Houston, TX
Data StructuresAlgorithmsPythonC++

Undergraduate Research Assistant

HULA Lab

May 2023 – August 2023
Houston, TX
VR DevelopmentMachine LearningPythonUnityC#
Portfolio

Featured Projects

Glow

Glow

iOS Wellness App

iOS app built with SwiftUI, featuring real-time data sync and social authentication.

SwiftXCodeFirebase
Dropawf

Dropawf

Courier Service Platform

Full-stack courier service web application with multi-role authentication.

React.jsNode.jsMySQLAzure
Shades of Dungeon

Shades of Dungeon

Browser Game

Pixel art puzzle game with custom level creation and physics mechanics.

React.jsPixi.jsTailwind CSS
Get in Touch

Let's Create Together

I'm always excited to connect and explore new opportunities. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you.

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