Hi, my name is
William Blackie.
I build things for the web
I specialize in using Python, Django, and Wagtail to build beautiful and functional websites and web applications. I am currently focused on creating accessible and ethical products for non-profits with Torchbox. I am passionate about using my skills to create positive change and make the web a better place for everyone
About me
As a Web Developer with a background in Computer Science and Software Engineering, my main focus is on building accessible and inclusive products and digital experiences for clients.
I have experience working with a range of technologies, including Python (Django and Wagtail), JavaScript (Vanilla, TypeScript, and React), CSS and Sass, HTML, YAML, and Markdown, and I am familiar with platforms such as AWS, Heroku, and Fly.io.
A few things I've built
Eleventy Portfolio
The old version of my site. Built using Eleventy, Tailwind and hosted on Netlify.
Django Storybook
A Django module to integrate the Storybook pattern library and Django.
Wagtail Tailwind starter kit
A Wagtail starter kit setup with Tailwind. To help new developers learn Wagtail and Tailwind.