Doby Baxter
✦ Hi, I’m Doby ✦🦕
A transgender & neurodivergent Software Systems Consultant | User-friendly tooling, system design & accessible interfaces
I combine technical capability with creativity and structured problem-solving to build resilient, user-friendly tools and inclusive digital experiences. My work spans system architecture, interface design, and developer-focused tooling, informed by both industry training and my lived experience as a neurodivergent technologist. My mission is to contribute meaningfully, grow consistently, and deliver technology that improves real human experiences.
✦ Technical Skill Areas
Languages & Frameworks
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Rust, PHP, Laravel, Astro, Flutter, HTML/CSS, Bash, PowerShell, GDScript (Godot), Lua (PICO-8), Hugo
Tools & Platforms
Git & GitLab, GitLab CI/CD, Composer, Docker, Electron, Tauri, Capacitor, Raspberry Pi, AWS, Azure, Cisco Packet Tracer, Reveal.js, SourceHut, PyPI, Node.js & npm, Jupyter, JSON & YAML, PuTTY, Gradle, GPT4All, ORCA Mini (GGUF), NASA DONKI API, Pyxel, Selenium
Systems & Identity Management
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD): user & group management, RBAC, MFA, authentication policies
Databases
SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite)
Practices
Agile, ITIL, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, DevOps & DevSecOps, UI/UX, accessibility (WCAG), testing, documentation
Game Development
Godot Engine, PICO-8, Android Studio, Twine, pixel-art workflow
Cybersecurity Tools
Wireshark, Nmap, Shodan, WhatWeb, Nikto, curl, Netcat, Metasploit, theHarvester
✦ My Collaborative Open‑Source Work
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I actively contribute to the ESA Pyxel project, helping refine documentation, configuration validation, and developer guidance for a tool used across scientific research and instrumentation development.
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In addition, I contribute to GitLab as a documentation, frontend, and backend contributor, focusing on improving documentation structure and clarity, implementing UI validation safeguards, strengthening backend input handling and JSON parsing, and supporting maintenance and safety improvements across MCP and AI-related services. My ongoing contributions emphasize clarity, reliability, and a strong developer experience.
✦ Explore My Portfolio
Every project reflects my mission: clear systems, accessible tech, and tools that bridge structure and imagination.
Personal projects
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A transgender & neurodivergent Software Systems Consultant | User-friendly tooling, system design & accessible interfaces