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Darick McBride

Software Engineer

I code things.

ABOUT

I am a Full Stack Engineer with 5+ years of industry experience. I'm driven by the challenge of transforming code into user-centric solutions. My expertise is in React apps, which has been a game-changer in crafting interactive web experiences. Beyond coding, nature is my muse, inspiring me to create software that is not only functional but also harmonious and sustainable.

Away from the keyboard, I'm an avid camper and dog lover, finding joy and inspiration in the great outdoors with my loyal companion, Pixel. These adventures reinforce the values of loyalty and support that I infuse into my professional life. I also lead the Tech && Code Collective meetup in Sacramento, fostering a community where developers can exchange ideas and grow.

This website is a window into my professional journey, showcasing my projects and the passion I bring to each one.

EXPERIENCE

  • Lead Software Engineer
    Walters & Wolf

    Showing others how to fail successfully. Lesson learned: You must fail often to succeed.

    React
    JavaScript
    TypeScript
    MUI
    Vite
    C#
    Python
  • Official Bug Destroyer
    Walters & Wolf

    Quickly realized how little I know and made every mistake one could make. Lesson learned: Stay humble and always be willing to learn.

  • Intern Software Engineer
    Walters & Wolf

    Introduced to 'real-world' projects. Fixed one bug, ten more appeared. Lesson learned: There is always room for improvement.

    VB
  • Began my Odyssey of Errors
    UC Davis

    Tried to fix a bug for three days. Turned out to be a missing semicolon. Lesson learned: Details matter!

    C++
    JavaScript
    Functional Programming
    DSA
    Networking
  • The Forgotten Years

    Took a quick detour into a career as an automotive mechanic until a mentor made me realize my potential. Turns out fixing cars translates well to debugging code. Who knew? Lesson learned: Believe in yourself!

PROJECTS