A portrait of Tim Wood

Hi, I'm Tim

A software developer who turned to architecture.

My interest in a career in architecture began in high school, but unfortunately, I did not pursue it at that time. Instead, I studied film production and moved to Los Angeles to try my hand in the industry. In my spare time, I was painting and drawing, following lessons learned from an art tutor in my childhood. To show off my artwork, I learned how to build a website, and as I continued to build those skills, found work in web design and development.

For a little over a decade, I worked as a software developer, all the while regretting not pursuing architecture. After my personal and professional life stabilized, I decided to go back to school. For the past six years, I've been studying full-time at UIC, first in undergrad and now at the graduate level, while also working full-time as a software developer to support myself and my family.

I plan to graduate December 2024, and am looking forward to the start of a new career.

Life Timeline

Birth
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Cohabitation
Mother
Father
Older Sister
Younger Brother
Even Younger Brother
Younger Sister
Youngest Sister
Youngest Brother
Roommate 1
Roommate 2
Roommate 3
Spouse
Brown Cat
Black Cat
Daughter
Dog
Son
Hometown
Sugar Grove, IL
Chicago, IL
Burbank, CA
El Segundo, CA
Portland, OR
Downers Grove, IL
Housing
Apartment
House
Dorm
Education
Home School
Private Undergraduate
Public Undergraduate
Public Graduate
Employer
Organic Farm
Sandwich Shop
Cafeteria
Kitchen
Indie Video Producer
Korean Game Studio
Indie Game Partnership
Auto Review Website
Film Advertising Agency
Cocktail Recipe App
Social Media Platform
Fintech Startup
Hospitality Startup