Aaryn Smith
Experienced developer with a strong background in backend and frontend development, systems management, and network architecture. My objective is to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute to a dynamic software development team. I am eager to utilize my technical proficiency and industry knowledge to drive innovation, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Work Experience
Full Stack Web Developer
- Design and maintain websites using frameworks such as React, SvelteKit, and Vue to ensure visually appealing and accessible user interfaces
- Implement interactive features using JavaScript and TypeScript to create dynamic and engaging web pages
- Manage and design databases in both SQL and NoSQL environments
- Integrate and design APIs, allowing seamless data exchange
- Writing and executing tests to ensure the code’s functionality and reliability
- Staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in web development
- Continuously improving skills and adapting to evolving industry standards
Developer/Network Administrator/Systems Analyst
- Developed end-user programs and conversion programs
- Developed applications consuming data from many file formats and standards
- Optimized and developed workflows for several business processes
- Managed multiple Microsoft SQL databases and PostgreSQL databases
- Designed and optimized database queries for analysis and maintenance
- Managed and maintained several medium-sized business networks
- Implemented and maintained a VMWare virtual infrastructure environment
- Provided support and service to several small to medium-sized banks
Network Technician
- Designed, installed, and maintained a working office network
- Created and maintained a website for the insurance agency
Projects
ztDNS
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.
RoundUp Program
Developed rewards program for a bank. Developed program, user interaction, and workflow for a program that read customer purchase amounts from real time activity file, rounded to the nearest dollar, and applied credit to customer savings accounts.
COBOL Conversion
Modernized COBOL programs to work in updated environments. Recreated workflows for several 16-bit COBOL programs in modern languages to work in 32- and 64-bit environments. Programs were converted to Go, C++, or Python.
Email Migration
Implemented Google-Hosted Email. Transitioned mailboxes to Google G Suite hosted email. Trained employees on new email features and G Suite workflows.
VDI Investigation
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.