Ian C. Smith

Hi, I’m Ian Smith, a seasoned engineer and full-stack software developer with over 17 years of diverse experience in the tech industry, working with organizations across various sectors, ranging from startups, finance, and healthcare to emerging markets. Over the course of my career, I've had the opportunity to face a wide range of challenges, and I consistently strive to meet each one head-on. My passion is in creating performant, scalable, and efficient web, mobile, and enterprise applications that offer seamless user experiences and modern, robust backend systems utilizing the latest technology. Colleagues often recognize my problem-solving skills and innovative thinking, but I’m always looking to learn and grow with every new project.

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17+
Years Experience
Software Development
17 Years
Software Architecture & Design
9 Years
DevOps & Cloud Services
12 Years
Team Management & Mentorship
12 Years
Strategic Technical Planning
12 Years
Research and Technology Evaluation
15 Years

Software Development

  • Implement features and functionalities using the chosen programming languages and frameworks. 
  • Set up databases, APIs, front-end and back-end components. Develop prototypes or proofs of concept for new features, frameworks, or architectural patterns.
  • Conduct unit testing and peer code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality and encourage adherence to best practices.

DevOps & Cloud Services

  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective environment for software development.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring a faster and more reliable release cycle.
  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to track the health and performance of applications and infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and quick incident response.

Software Architecture & Design

  • Design and oversee the architecture of software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. including high-level system designs, data models, API specifications, and integration points.
  • Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, and other engineers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable architecture.
  • Make decisions about system components' interrelationships, ensuring modularity, low coupling, and high cohesion.

Team Management & Mentorship

  • Direct the technical aspects, uphold coding standards, and ensure the team produces reliable, efficient, and maintainable software, reducing technical debt and enhancing overall project quality.
  • Manage project breakdown, task allocation, and assign work to team members based on their strengths and expertise to facilitate smooth project progress.
  • Mentor and develop the technical skills of the team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Strategic Technical Planning

  • Contribute to the long-term technical vision and strategic planning for the organization by Working with senior leadership to develop technical roadmaps that align with the company's business objectives.
  • Anticipate future technical challenges and plan initiatives to address them proactively, ensuring the team can scale effectively as the product and company grow.
  • Provide input on technical budgets, resource allocation, and technical hiring strategies.

Research and Technology Evaluation

  • Stay current with emerging technologies, programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies.
  • Evaluate new tools, libraries, and frameworks to determine their suitability for the team’s projects and recommend the adoption of new technologies when appropriate.
  • Lead the introduction of new technologies and frameworks to the team, including setting up best practices and ensuring smooth integration.

Career Highlights

Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects in the fields of finance, healthcare, and emerging markets, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Here are just a few of the more notable brands. For a copy of my most recent CV/resume, please reach out.

PayPal
AT&T
ebay
Safe Health
Pfizer
VISA
Grand Ole Opry
Oracle

Unlock your project's potential with a proven technologist with a passion for great software!

With deep technical knowledge and hands-on expertise, I’ve helped companies consistently launch complex software applications on time and within budget. My leadership and collaborative spirit create a positive, innovative team environment, driving efficiency at every stage. I go above and beyond to solve problems and implement creative solutions. If you need a dedicated and visionary technologist to exceed your project's expectations, let’s talk about how I can help bring your ideas to life.

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