Christian Smith

Hi there! My name is Christian and I’m a passionate Full-Stack Software Engineer with over three years of experience delivering robust cloud software solutions, primarily in the Financial Services industry. My journey so far has enabled me to design and implement scalable solutions that cater to both enterprise platforms and customer-facing products. I've been fortunate to oversee impactful projects such as migrating data for over 8,000 dealerships and developing an API that enhances car buyer experiences. In my current role, I thrive in building and shipping features daily within a highly scalable, cross-geo distributed environment. My expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs ensures seamless integration between software components, contributing to the development of cohesive and efficient systems. I am dedicated to maintaining best practices in code readability, testing, documentation, and performance, which aligns with the requirements of the role I am seeking. I also enjoy mentoring my peers, sharing my knowledge through both formal and informal sessions to elevate our collective skills. My approach to software engineering is driven by a commitment to creating high-impact solutions that not only meet user needs but also push the boundaries of innovation. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where I can contribute to and learn from a team of experienced engineers, architects, product managers, and designers. I find great satisfaction in ensuring full visibility and error reporting for high-performing backend services, and actively participating in Agile development practices, including daily stand-ups. Core Competencies and Technological Skills: Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, C/C++, Groovy Cloud & AWS: Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM, ECS, Fargate, RDS, Cloudwatch rules and logs, Step Functions Tools & Frameworks: Node.js, React, JEST, Vite, Insomnia, Jenkins, Splunk, LinuxOS, Git, GitHub, Visual Studio Code, CI/CD, Agile, JIRA, Testing/Automated Test Frameworks Education: B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Business, Texas A&M University (2018 - 2022) Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate I am excited about the prospect of bringing my skills and experience to your team! Let’s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your ongoing projects and future innovations. Feel free to reach out to me at christianjsmith17@gmail.com or connect with me here on LinkedIn!