Duncan Carter
About Duncan Carter
Duncan Carter is a Software Engineer at Made Tech in Manchester, England, with a background in teaching English and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Kent.
Current Job at Made Tech
Duncan Carter is a Software Engineer currently working at Made Tech in Manchester, England. His role involves software development, where he applies his expertise in various programming languages and development tools to create and maintain software applications.
Previous Experience as Academy Software Engineer
Prior to his current position, Duncan Carter worked as an Academy Software Engineer at Made Tech from 2020 to 2021. During this six-month period, he honed his skills in software engineering, gaining practical experience and knowledge that have been instrumental in his professional development.
Background in English Language Teaching
Before transitioning to software engineering, Duncan Carter worked in the field of English language teaching. He taught at various institutions including Concorde International in Canterbury, Westgate Corporation in Tokyo, Japan, and EPIK in Gwangju, Korea. His teaching roles ranged from a four-month stint in the UK to a year-long engagement in South Korea.
Educational Background
Duncan Carter holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Kent, completed in 2020. He also has a Bachelor's degree in French Studies from The University of Sheffield, where he achieved a 2:1 grade. His early education was completed at Harvey Grammar School, spanning seven years.
Contributions to Open Source and Community Engagement
Duncan Carter has been an active contributor to open-source projects on GitHub, focusing on enhancing software development tools. He also participated in a hackathon organized by Made Tech, where his team won first place for developing an innovative healthcare application. Additionally, he volunteers as a mentor for Code Club, guiding young students in learning programming basics.
Technical Blog and Certifications
Duncan Carter has shared his insights on software engineering and agile methodologies through a technical blog published on Medium. To further his expertise, he has completed a certification as an AWS Solutions Architect, thereby bolstering his skills in cloud computing.