Branan Smith-• -
EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
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May 2024
President’s List, Dean’s List
PROJECTS
Schedulizer Discord Bot
● Uses optical character recognition (OCR) to extract important information from company schedule photos and
formats it onto a website in the form of a calendar to be viewed by employees.
● Utilized the geometry position of each word on the page to organize information into a MongoDB database.
● Designed a responsive web page using React, allowing users to easily navigate and view scheduled times.
SimplyMeditation iOS App
● Designed and created a mobile app for iOS devices using Swift that serves as a guide and an aid to meditation.
● Utilized background processing functions to maintain an active timer countdown when entering sleep mode.
● Scheduled sound delays to bypass background task limitations, ensuring notifications are played on time.
LedgerPal Accounting Software
● Oversaw and managed development meetings and sprints, consistently meeting project deadlines.
● Set up a role-based security system using Firebase, preventing unauthorized users from gaining access.
● Added event logs to allow users to review changes made to journal entries, improving traceability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate | Fossil Inc
May 2022 - Present
● Structured essential functions of the store on an Excel spreadsheet that is used by management, daily.
● Consistently meet monthly sales goals, conversion rates, and email captures.
Team Member | Firehouse Subs
May 2018 - Oct 2020
● 4x Employee of the Month due to exceptional customer service and efficient handling of orders.
● Maintained and adhered to restaurant health protocols.
● Fulfilled customer orders accurately during high volume periods.
Apple Support Technician | Berry College
● Configured technology for classrooms.
● Managed IT infrastructure for presidential and incoming student meetings.
● Troubleshooted and resolved technical issues by responding to ticket requests.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, Swift
Front-end Technologies: React
Back-end Technologies: Node.js, Express.js
Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
August 2019 - Dec 2019