Derricko Swink
Software Engineer & Digital Designer | Full-Stack Development | OMSCS @ Georgia Tech | Bridging Code + UX + Design
- Role
- Digital Designer at Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derricko Swink
I’m a Software Engineer and Visual Designer with 13+ years of experience creating digital experiences that are both technically robust and visually compelling. I began my career as a Visual Designer, leading creative initiatives for Fortune 500 companies—crafting brand identities, marketing campaigns, and interfaces that resonate with users and drive business impact.Curiosity and problem-solving led me into software engineering, where I now build full-stack applications using React, Android, Java, SQL, and modern backend technologies. I specialize in bridging code, UX, and design, ensuring products are beautiful, usable, and scalable.Whether I’m designing polished UIs, architecting backend systems, or integrating interactive features, my goal is the same: create human-centered digital experiences that delight users and meet business goals.Core Skills-Full-Stack DevelopmentReact, Java, Android, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL, MongoDBVisual & UI DesignVisual Design, Branding, Design Systems, Accessibility, Prototyping (Figma, Adobe XD)Software Engineering FundamentalsOOP, Algorithms & Data Structures, REST APIs, Agile, System DesignCloud & DataAWS Basics, Database Design, Data ModelingEducation & Certifications -M.S. Computer Science (OMSCS) — Georgia Tech (In Progress)B.S. Computer Science (Software Engineering) — SNHUA.A.S. Web & Graphic Design — DeVry UniversityGoogle UX/UI CertificateAmazon Introduction to Software Development Certificate
Experience
Digital Designer
Jul 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Collaborate with UX designers, front-end developers, and marketing partners to design and deliver digital assets for web, mobile, and omnichannel campaigns.Design high-fidelity UI layouts, components, and visual systems that align with brand standards and enhance customer engagement across digital touchpoints.Partner closely with front-end engineering teams, gaining hands-on exposure to production workflows and supporting UI implementation with developer-ready assets.Apply UI/UX best practices, accessibility considerations, and responsive design principles to ensure consistent, inclusive user experiences.Support iterative design processes within Agile workflows, incorporating feedback from stakeholders, UX research, and performance insights.Utilize Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to prototype, refine, and maintain scalable design systems for evolving digital platforms.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master's, Computer Science
2025
DeVry University
Associate's degree, Applied Science in Web Graphic Design
2010 — 2014
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
2023 — 2025
Skills
- Catalogs
- Creative Direction
- Vector Illustration
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Indesign
- Social Networking
- Multimedia
- Art Direction
- User Experience
- Business Cards
- Marketing Strategy
- Flash Animation
- Corporate Identity
- Html
- Flyers
- Dreamweaver
- Illustrator
- Online Marketing
- Concept Development
- Photoshop
- Visual Communication
- Typography
- Web Development
- Brochures
- Layout
- Corporate Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Illustration
- Invitations
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Website Development
- Banners
- Magazine Design
- Branding
- Marketing
- Posters
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