Chad Smith

Staff Software Engineer

• Developed and launched the Digital Enrollment Program (DEP): Digitized patient enrollment into specialized programs by integrating clients’ internal enrollment forms with the FHIR Questionnaire model. Generated approximately $2M in revenue per implementation, with over 10 successful client deployments. Implementations do not require new code other than CSS styling.
• Designed and implemented a Patient Scheduling application: Enabled real-time scheduling by leveraging Web Sockets and a third-party SaaS for process orchestration. The web application itself contained no business logic for feature determination; instead, the third-party orchestration SaaS dynamically dictated user features based on real-time Web Socket traffic.
• Mentored and led software engineering teams: Provided guidance and technical mentorship to two junior software engineers, emphasizing both technical and soft skill development. Supported them in delivering presentations on development projects, improving estimation techniques, and conducting effective code reviews. Oversaw a team of up to five engineers, fostering collaboration, skill growth, and successful project outcomes.

• Angular (v12), Typescript, RxJS, Bootstrap, CSS, SCSS, HTML5
• C#, ASP.NET, .Net Core, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDb
• Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD, Agile, Docker
• Unit Testing, Jasmine, Karma, Jest

Software Engineer

• Supported the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Managed multiple components within the QES SaaS platform, ensuring smooth development and delivery processes.
• Enhanced platform capabilities: Designed and implemented new features to improve reporting accuracy and streamline debugging workflows.
• Contributed to team strategy and quality assurance: Provided constructive feedback during code reviews and actively participated in developer roundtables to shape team strategies and refine development processes.

• React.js, Typescript, CSS, HTML5
• C#, ASP.Net, .Net Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, SEQ, MongoDb
• Azure DevOps, Azure CLI, Docker, Git, CI/CD, Agile
• Unit Testing, XUnit

Technology Specialist

• Enhanced client applications with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM): Supported multiple client-facing applications by creating customizable components for authorable content, ensuring flexibility and usability.
• Adhered to rigorous standards: Applied both internal and client-specific style guidelines and coding standards to maintain consistency and quality across projects.
• Fostered skill development: Collaborated with team members to acquire new competencies and shared insights based on personal experience to strengthen team expertise.

• Adobe Experience Manager (v 6.5)
• Java 8 SDK
• Typescript / Javascript, CSS, HTML5
• Git, GitHub
• JetBrains IntelliJ software

Software Engineer / Instructor

• Educated and empowered adult learners transitioning into software engineering: Delivered a complex technical curriculum to diverse learners with non-technical backgrounds, effectively bridging knowledge gaps and fostering career transformations.
• Refined and improved educational content: Contributed to continuous curriculum enhancement by identifying opportunities for incremental improvements and aligning material with industry standards.
• Provided personalized mentorship: Delivered daily feedback and guidance to students, supporting their technical growth and building their confidence in tackling software engineering challenges.

• React, Javascript, jQuery, HTML 5, and CSS
• Postgresql, T-SQL
• Node, Express, Passport
• Material-UI, Bootstrap
• C#, .Net Core
• Git, GitHub

Software Engineer II

• Ensured quality and reliability for public-facing portal applications: Supported multiple portal applications, focusing on delivering seamless user experiences for diverse audiences.
• Implemented robust testing frameworks: Developed comprehensive unit and end-to-end (e2e) testing strategies for front-end software, writing approximately 600 unit tests in four weeks to achieve full portal coverage prior to production release.
• Standardized testing practices: Authored detailed best practice guidelines for unit and e2e testing, based on in-depth research and alignment with organizational standards, fostering consistency and quality across development teams.

• Angular (7, 8, 9, and 10), Typescript
• Jasmine, Karma, Protractor
• Postman API Tools
• C# (.Net Core)
• Microsoft Azure Functions, CosmoDb
• Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO), Git
• Apigee API Management

Division G2X

Served as the Subject Matter Expert for all matters related to Human Intelligence Collection and Counter-Intelligence for the Division Commander (Major General Command). Served in a senior field grade officer position (executive / director-level) as a junior non-commissioned officer (junior manager / team leader).

• Coordinated the day-to-day operations, including planning, operational control, and reporting.
• Mentored subordinates and provided quality assurance for all products.

Criminal Intelligence Analyst

• Supported federal criminal investigations, with a narcotics nexus, through data-mining and research of individuals.
• Created maps, link analysis charts, event-timeline products, and written reports in support of criminal prosecutions.
• Used Cellebrite products to collect cell phone evidence.
• Certified Cellebrite Operator and Certified Cellebrite Analyst

GIS Analyst 4

• Supported multiple fiber optic construction projects and internal teams with GIS data management and analysis for the Telecommunications Division.
• Used SQL and data management skills to develop and manage large databases and geospatial data-sets.
• Created map web applications using ESRI's web API for ArcGIS Server.
• Introduced key efficiencies in data management by migrating data from stand-alone file systems to full SQL DB, reduced the opportunity for production errors and increased data sharing.
• Implemented and modified data schema for multiple new data-sets and integrated new data-sets with other key industry standard data schemas.

Curriculum Instructor

• Trained Research Managers for the Human Terrain System. Developed and taught GIS-based courses for adult learners using the ADDIE methodology.
• Successfully communicated very technical subject matter to non-technical audience of learners

Law Enforcement Analyst

• Provided client support for law enforcement mapping service.
• Created SQL translations from client's Records Management System schema to internal DB schema.
• Trained clients to use software and web-based products. Conducted training in person, via telephone or Skype, and through webcasts.
• Conducted advanced GIS analysis for selected clients.

Research Manager (GS-13)

• Coordinated research from 20+ teams for a military program based in Afghanistan.
• Created geospatial intelligence products from research materials. Coordinated requests for surveys between Social Science directorate and field teams.

Senior Human Terrain Analyst

• Created written reports for various Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield products for SOCOM personnel.
• Conducted in-depth research and analysis of specific regions throughout the world.
• Created spatial data-sets for analysis by proprietary software tools.

Senior Corporal of Police

• Served as patrol officer, bicycle officer, crime analyst, analyst detective, field training officer.
• Developed GIS methods to identify critical need areas for police services and track changes in those areas.
• Used SQL and data management skills to improve analysis capabilities.
• Improved data geocode matching rate from 68% match to over 99.999% for over 15 million records

Coder Ninja Mentor

I mentored children from ages 8 to 16 in software development. Most of the kids were using Scratch, a visual IDE developed by MIT. Some advanced students were studying Javascript and C#. My role was to answer questions and help students discover the answer using their own skills.

• chad@codingbychad.com
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• codingbychad.com
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