From f3c4d9e5e26086e139fb4540c5c5d9f9573e1b5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Kilpatrick Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:05:39 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] feat: Update about.mdx Update personal information, remove outdated details. Include a call to action for readers to get in touch. --- src/pages/about.mdx | 15 +++++---------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/pages/about.mdx b/src/pages/about.mdx index 67c5dc2..64c9bf8 100644 --- a/src/pages/about.mdx +++ b/src/pages/about.mdx @@ -9,16 +9,11 @@ Hello there, I'm John Kilpatrick! I'm a Physics PhD student and amatuer software developer, based in Exeter, 🇬🇧. I'm looking into how we can use a [fancy mirror array](//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_micromirror_device) that you might find inside a computer projector to turn things from translucent into transparent. -I am currently president of [Exeter Photonics](//twitter.com/exeterphotonics), which runs some outreach activities. - I graduated from the University of Exeter in 2020 with a master's degree in Physics with study in New Zealand. -Things I'm excited about at the moment: - -- Building performant and accessible websites -- Cross-platform design systems -- Great developer experience without sacrificing user experience -- Hackathons that are inclusive and don't burn you out +When I'm you can find me hiking and camping in the beautiful Dartmoor countryside or chatting with friends over a cup of coffee. +I love being close to nature and discovering new places. -When I'm not staring at my computer, I like to get outside for a walk or bike ride. -Whilst I am not particularly strong, I also enjoy olympic-style weightlifting. +I'm also passionate about science outreach and connecting with others, so feel free to reach out and say hi! +I hope you find something interesting or useful here. +Feel free to [get in touch](/contact) if you have any questions or feedback.