George Smoot

Full-Stack Architect

About Me

23 years of experience in software development. Background includes programming, application development, team leadership, and technical relations. Experience in the iterative processes of business models composed of customer satisfaction, improving profitability through quality, generation of new business, and brand recognition.

Work Experience

Full-Stack Architect

STS Travel, Inc
Oct 2016 - Dec 2026
https://www.ststravel.com

Responsible for front and back end coding of websites. Includes designing user interfaces, writing server side code, and building relational databases. Websites are made mobile friendly, responsive, and up to standards. SEO is monitored and new technologies are explored.

  • Front and back end web development
  • Responsive, mobile-friendly design
  • Relational database design
  • SEO optimization

Entrepreneurial Pursuits

Self Employed
Oct 2010 - Oct 2016

Self-starter who pursued personal business ventures including podcasting, stand-up comedy, and IT work for a social network targeting comedians.

  • Launched and operated personal business ventures
  • Explored emerging media through podcasting

Technical Relations Manager

FiTECH, LLC / Selling Source, LLC
Nov 2007 - Oct 2010

Primary point of contact between software development team, external departments, and customers. Prioritized enhancements, features, and bug fixes.

  • Liaison between development team, departments, and customers
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams
  • Interpreted business requirements

Lead Developer

Selling Source, LLC
Aug 2005 - Nov 2007

Directed a development team in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications.

  • Led development team through full SDLC
  • Met time and quality targets
  • Fostered professional growth within team

Software Developer

Selling Source, LLC
Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

Researched, designed, implemented, and managed software applications using Object Oriented methodologies.

  • Software design and implementation
  • Creative problem solving
  • Object-Oriented development

Software Engineer

Erogo, Inc
Sep 2002 - Mar 2004

Created, maintained, audited, and improved systems under the direction of a software architect.

  • System creation and improvement
  • Collaborated with project managers, designers, and marketing

Software Engineer

Remtrol, Inc
Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

Designed and implemented system interfaces for unique hardware solutions. Custom monitoring devices controlled over the BlackBerry Network. Followed Agile SDLC, managed and mentored new developers.

  • System interfaces for custom hardware
  • Agile development methodology
  • Mentored new developers
  • Technical documentation

Software Programmer

Erogo, Inc
Oct 1998 - Aug 2001

Engaged in all phases of the software development life-cycle. Consulted with clients to refine, test and debug programs.

  • Full SDLC participation
  • Client consultation and program refinement

Skills & Expertise

Programming Languages

Expert
PHP JavaScript jQuery CSS HTML5 Java C++

Databases

MariaDB MySQL

Frameworks

Bootstrap

Applications & OS

Linux Apache Docker Git Windows

Cloud Platforms

AWS GCP Microsoft WordPress

Featured Projects

Continental Guest Management System

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
https://example.com/continental-guest-management

A comprehensive hospitality management platform with real-time booking, concierge services, and guest preferences tracking. Built with microservices architecture for maximum scalability and reliability.

  • Handles 50,000+ concurrent users without breaking a sweat
  • 99.99% uptime - more reliable than a Swiss watch
  • Integrated AI-powered recommendation engine
  • Zero security breaches in production

PetFinder Pro

Mar 2021 - Dec 2022
https://example.com/petfinder-pro

A nationwide pet adoption platform connecting shelters with potential pet parents. Features advanced matching algorithms, real-time chat, and comprehensive pet profiles.

  • Facilitated 10,000+ successful pet adoptions
  • Mobile-first responsive design
  • Real-time geolocation matching
  • Integrated payment processing for adoption fees

SecureVault API

Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
https://example.com/securevault-api

Enterprise-grade encrypted data storage API with military-level security protocols. Designed for organizations requiring the highest levels of data protection.

  • AES-256 encryption with custom key management
  • Zero-knowledge architecture
  • SOC 2 Type II compliant
  • Sub-millisecond response times

CodeReview Assassin

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
https://example.com/codereview-assassin

An AI-powered code review tool that identifies bugs, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues with deadly accuracy. Open source project with 15k+ GitHub stars.

  • Detects 95% of common security vulnerabilities
  • Integrates with all major Git platforms
  • Supports 20+ programming languages
  • Used by 500+ development teams worldwide