Aaryn Smith

IT Consultant

Enterprise IT Modernization Specialist leveraging 10+ years of networking/systems expertise and recent full-stack development skills to deliver client solutions. Proven in migrating legacy COBOL systems (saving 100s of man-hour), optimizing SQL/PostgreSQL databases and bridging infrastructure-development silos. Combines Master’s in IT (3.9 GPA) with hands-on framework proficiency (React, SvelteKit, Go) to accelerate client digital transformations.

Work Experience

Independent Technical Development & Modernization

Self-Directed | 2023 – Present

  • Designed and implemented user-friendly and responsive web pages using HTML/CSS.
  • Developed interactive and dynamic websites using JavaScript.
  • Utilized front-end frameworks to enhance user experience and streamline development.
  • Built robust and scalable server-side applications to handle complex business logic.
  • Managed databases efficiently to ensure data integrity and optimize performance.
  • Tools: TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB, GitHub Actions, Firebase

Household Manager

Smith Household | 2018-2023

  • Managed household operations, including scheduling, logistics, and coordination of family activities.
  • Developed and implemented organizational systems to streamline daily tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Enhanced interpersonal skills through effective communication and conflict resolution.
  • Maintained a balanced household environment through multitasking and prioritization of tasks.
  • Pursued professional development through online courses in Web and Application development, including a Master’s degree in Information Technology.

Developer/Network Administrator/Systems Analyst

HFSI | 2009-2018

  • Modernized 12+ COBOL banking applications into Go/Python, saving 300+ annual man-hours per client through automated workflow conversion
  • Migrated 5+ SQL Server databases to PostgreSQL (99.9% uptime), reducing licensing costs by $45K/year
  • Architected VMware virtual infrastructure supporting 200+ users across 30 regional banks with zero critical outages
  • Tools: VMware, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, COBOL, Python, Go

Network Technician

The Lance Brown Agency | 2006 - 2009

  • Designed, installed, and maintained a working office network
  • Created and maintained a website for the insurance agency

Projects

COBOL Modernization

HFSI

Converted 16-bit COBOL banking programs to Go/Python, eliminating $22K/year in legacy maintenance costs. Automated data conversion for 50K+ records, reducing manual processing from 40 hrs → 12 hrs/week

RoundUp Program

HFSI

Developed real-time transaction processing for 8 regional banks, increasing customer savings by 18% Optimized SQL queries handling 1M+ daily transactions (latency ↓ 65%)

Email Migration

HFSI

Implemented Google-Hosted Email. Transitioned mailboxes to Google G Suite hosted email. Trained employees on new email features and G Suite workflows. Reduced downtime from previous hosted provider with zero loss of data, and zero downtime.

VDI Implementation

HFSI

Prototyped and tested VDI solutions for use in a SAAS environment. Evaluated cost versus return on investment for VDI solutions from Amazon and VMware to determine viability for offering a VDI product to customers. Saved Company $120,000 in hardware costs vs implementing full bare metal and

ztDNS

Open Source

Created a custom DNS server for ZeroTier VPN Service that integrates with the ZeroTier API to provide DNS entries for other devices on the network.