Zach Smith

Zach Smith Software Developer & Manager-Louisville, Kentucky v1.0.9 I have over 15 years of software development and release experience - both as a software developer and as a manager. I have a strong experience shipping products consisting of a wide range of backend and frontend functionality, with an eye for detail and the ability to handle server infrastructure and maintenance long term. I have experience in Object Oriented programming and design patterns, specifically in languages PHP, Python, and Nodejs. I am comfortable in the Linux server environment, and currently work as a full time software developer for a media agency in Philadelphia. My ongoing role is to maintain legacy PHP projects, work with ongoing client pool and new clients to scope and complete website and mobile app projects, and work on new capital initiatives. I’m currently releasing 3+ custom WordPress themes or plugins a month, on average 2 mobile apps a year, building and releasing custom PHP MVC projects, and have my hands busy writing custom APIs in PHP and Python, managing projects to be handed off to junior developers, and client liaison during project builds. I am seeking a position within the software industry to compliment my experience, both as a software engineer or as a manager. Zach Smith Software Developer & Manager-Louisville, Kentucky Objective With over 15 years experience in software development creating and releasing applications for desktop and mobile end-users, and over 5 years managing software development teams, both large and small, I am seeking a position in the software development industry. IT Career Experience ● Backend Development ○ Object Oriented programming and design patterns. ○ Experience with the following languages includes: ■ PHP ■ Python ■ Node.js ■ Javascript ○ Experience working with standalone CMS frameworks such as WordPress. ■ Worked on a variety of projects built on WordPress, both frontend brochure sites and custom plugin development for large multimedia applications. ■ First and early adopter of WordPress - have used WordPress as a base CMS for a variety of projects since WordPress was released as BBPress. ○ SQL and database scripting. ○ Able to run development process through TDD with help of Unit testing. ● API Development ○ Creating custom RESTful API applications using PHP, NodeJS, and Python. ○ Working with existing third party APIs like Salesforce, Google Maps, iContact, MailChimp, SugarCRM, Twitter, iPost. ○ Experience in the healthcare industry, building APIs to work within a HIPPA environment with sensitive patient data. ● Mobile App Development ○ Creating custom mobile apps for a wide range of industries ○ Experience creating Enterprise level mobile and tablet apps, used exclusively for client on-boarding and sales operations. ○ Native mobile apps, Hybrid mobile apps, and everything in between. Experience with the following mobile app languages: ■ Flutter ■ Javascript ■ Objective-C ● Subversion ○ ● ● ● ● Experience with Git and SVN Subversion work flows, branch management, releases, etc. ○ Experience training new and existing companies with Git workflow processes and Continuous Integration setups. ○ Expertise working with GitHub, BitBucket, SVN subversion. Frontend Development ○ Vanilla JavaScript and JQuery, AJAX data handling, for frontend and backend development. ○ Experienced with frameworks such as Backbone.js, Underscore.js. ○ PSD to site completion with mobile responsive code. ○ Releasing applications with front-end styling in SASS, LESS; vanilla CSS when required. ○ Experience with templating packages such as Twig. DevOps ○ Comfortable building DevOps workflows and processes, including but not limited to Continuous Integration, package rollouts, containerized applications via Docker. Server Architecture and Infrastructure ○ Experienced Linux Server Administrator and AWS Solutions Architect. ○ Experience with high traffic configurations and scalable infrastructure management, including Amazon Web Services. ○ Experienced in working with containizered setups like Docker, deploying applications in static object hosting. ○ Continuous Integration, Tests, etc used during Git workflows. ○ Releasing multiple FAAS applications, powered by API endpoints, with functionality written in Python, Java, Node.js. ○ Development Tools included, but not limited to: ■ Visual Studio IDE, WorkBench SQL Management, PHPStorm IDE Developer and Team Management ○ Jira ticketing administration ability. ○ Personal career in software development gives ability to manage and delegate tech projects to a team or individual resources. ○ Experience managing solo developers and up to team size in a variety of industries. ○ Ability to source and manage new resources, or work with existing. Work History EFS Networks Philadelphia, PA Lead Developer 2016 - present ● Working directly with existing and new clients to manage existing scope and to create new scope for ongoing development projects. ● Managing up to 8 software projects with team of external developers and personal development projects. ● Programming languages include PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Python, bash and server scripting. ● Building brochure sites, custom WordPress themes and plugin development; building custom mobile apps, and managing a team of developers and back office resources to meet client demands. ● Managing existing AWS Linux servers, working to create better infrastructure configurations and plans. ● Server infrastructure includes AWS, Linux servers, Lambda FAAS applications. MediaWorks Bloomington, IN Senior Lead Developer 2014 - 2016 ● Maintaining existing WordPress client sites in an ongoing release schedule. ● Working with new clients to scope and complete website and mobile app projects. ● Completed 12+ highly custom WordPress projects. ● Completed 2 mobile app projects for Fortune 500 clent. ● Assisted in move to and new infrastructure build for ongoing hosting platform. Jon Huntsman For President, Inc Washington, D.C. iOS and Android Mobile App Developer- ● Worked exclusively with client to create mobile app used during client’s run for Presidential Office ● Rolled out iOS and Android apps based from designs provided by agency KidMix App, Inc Atlanta, GA iOS and Android Mobile App Developer - ● Worked with clients to create six mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices ● Mobile apps were educational games geared towards children ● Successfully built mobile apps for client provided designs, completed roll out to marketplace within tight timeline ● Created workflow and server architecture structure and processes to be used ongoing. Weber Media Partners Boston, MA Lead Developer 2012 - 2015 ● Maintaining existing WordPress client sites in an ongoing release schedule. ● Working with new clients to scope and complete website and mobile app projects. ● Work with media team to release email newsletters and Handsome Cat Hosting 2012 - present Ongoing server hosting and data management for multiple long term clients. Servers managed directly from Dell and AWS. Manage ongoing infrastructure, hosting recommendations, and existing WordPress and static site maintenance. MIB Solutions, LLC Louisville, KY 2016 - present Consulting company formed to work with clients on tech software and desktop applications. Work includes API development, WordPress theme and plugin development, mobile app development, project management, client branding, general business operations consulting. Education University of Louisville Bachelor’s of Science, Engineering - 2008 Master's in Engineering - 2011