Data Analyst & Developer
Derrick Scott
Product & Tech

Product & Technical Work

I focus on API documentation and developer-facing clarity. The UX and QA work below shows how I think about structure, navigation, edge cases, and expected behavior.

API Docs Open Source UX QA Visual
Self-directed
portfolio work built outside of class

API Documentation

Documentation work that prioritizes clarity and testability.

GitHub Issues API Documentation (OpenAPI Spec)

Self-directed
Problem

Developers need accurate, test-backed documentation for common issue workflows, including edge cases and pagination behavior.

Solution

Wrote an OpenAPI 3.0.3 specification with examples and supporting evidence so behavior is clear and verifiable.

View Repo Rendered Docs

Rendered documentation view.

Open source
PRs submitted to real public repos

Open Source Documentation Contributions

Contributions to existing projects focused on parameter clarity and edge cases.

Open Brewery DB, Search Breweries endpoint

Status: ✅ Merged

Documented parameters, examples, and edge cases for the search endpoint.

PR Repo Docs

Dog CEO Dog API

Status: ✅ Merged

Improved the README to clarify breed handling and response structure for /breeds/list/all.

PR Repo README Live API

DummyJSON, Products API

Status: ⚠️ Closed (not merged)

Updated docs for query parameters, validation notes, error handling, and pagination behavior.

PR Repo Docs

JSONPlaceholder

Status: ⚠️ Closed (not merged)

Contributed documentation updates in guide.md to clarify usage patterns for common endpoints.

PR Repo guide.md Live API
Academic · NC A&T
interface design & information architecture coursework

UX Projects

Interface design work exploring navigation and information architecture.

Cognitive Analysis

Class: Graphic Design II
Problem

Aggie Access had cluttered layout and confusing navigation that slowed down common tasks.

Solution

Performed a cognitive walkthrough and redesigned the interface in Figma with clearer IA and reduced cognitive load.

Prototype Case Study

Interface redesign concept.

Boba Website

Class: Graphic Design I
Problem

Boba tea faced heavy competition, especially for a 13 to 24 audience.

Solution

Designed the brand and website for a fictional food truck. Created assets in Illustrator and prototyped in Dreamweaver.

Case Study

Brand and web concept for a food truck.

Meal Order App

Class: Interface Design I
Problem

Users need a fast way to discover, browse, and order affordable local food.

Solution

Designed BigBackBites in Figma with quick search, order history, and streamlined checkout.

Case Study

Mobile ordering interface.

Parking App

Class: Senior Capstone
Problem

NC A&T campus lacks an easy parking solution, causing delays and frustration.

Solution

Our team developed the "PARK IT FOR AGGIES" app in Figma, focusing on real-time updates and accessibility.

Prototype Case Study

Parking app prototype interface.

Freelance
game QA with bug logging in JIRA

QA & Testing

Testing work focused on reproduction steps and edge case identification.

QA Playtests

Freelance
Problem

Gameplay stability was impacted by defects in combat, enemy AI, animation timing, and player state transitions.

Solution

Planned and executed manual testing, developed structured test cases, documented reproducible defects in Jira, resolved issues in Unity, and confirmed fixes through retesting and player playtests.

Case Study

Sample testing documentation.

Academic · Web Design II
layout and visual hierarchy focused

Visual / Communication Work

Visual design work exploring layout and information hierarchy.

Email Campaign

Class: Web Design II
Problem

Gamers need timely, engaging communication around promotions like the Steam summer sale.

Solution

Designed a promo email with clear CTA hierarchy and product spotlighting to support clicks and engagement.

Case Study

Promotional email design concept.