Brennan Duck

LinkedIn | GitHub | Portfolio | Knoxville, TN

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology | M.S. Computer Science | Incoming Fall 2026

• Specialization: Computing Systems (Planned)

Western Governors University | B.S. Computer Science | Expected May 2026

• Focus: Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture

Technical Skills

• Languages: Go (Golang), C, C++, Python, SQL, Bash, Java, TypeScript
• Backend & Systems: RESTful APIs, Distributed Systems, Concurrency, Memory Management, TCP/IP, Relational Databases
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2, IAM), Docker, Coolify, Linux/Unix, Git, PostgreSQL

Projects

Redish - Distributed Key-Value Store | Go, TCP, Concurrency | Dec 2025 – Present
A high-performance, sharded key-value store built from scratch to explore distributed consensus and storage engines.

• Architected a custom TCP wire protocol for client-server communication, bypassing HTTP overhead for lower latency.
• Implemented concurrent read/write operations using mutex locking to ensure thread safety under high load.
• Designed a Write-Ahead Log (WAL) to ensure data durability and crash recovery.

Bonobo Language Interpreter | Go, AST, Parsing | Nov 2025 – Present
A custom interpreted programming language written in Go.

• Implemented a Pratt Parser (Top-Down Operator Precedence) to handle complex expressions without parser generators.
• Built a REPL and AST-dumper to visualize parsing logic and tokenization in real-time.

Professional Experience

Duck Family Dental | Digital Systems Lead | Jan 2025 – Present
Architected and deployed internal digital infrastructure for a healthcare provider, focusing on cost optimization and process automation.

• Cost Optimization: Migrated operations from costly third-party SaaS to custom internal tools, reducing annual technical overhead by thousands of dollars.
• Backend Development: Engineered a custom notification system to integrate internal patient records with external messaging APIs, improving retention and reducing appointment no-shows by ~15%.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Managed a Dockerized Linux environment on self-hosted hardware, handling DNS, SSL rotation, and CI/CD workflows for zero-downtime updates.
• Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA standards regarding data privacy and security.

Freelance | Software Developer | May 2024 – Present

• Developed performant web solutions for local businesses, integrating legacy systems with modern RESTful APIs to automate data entry and reporting workflows.

Slopopedia | Software Engineering Extern | March 2024 – May 2024 A community platform for cult and B-movie enthusiasts

• Operated in an Agile environment, participating in code reviews and sprint planning to improve development velocity.
• Implemented S3 presigned URL workflows to optimize secure asset delivery for media-heavy pages, reducing load times and eliminating public bucket exposure.