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I'm a seasoned technology leader building scalable SaaS and enterprise solutions across startups, consulting, and corporate environments. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, integrating complex platforms, and leading high-performing teams that ship results. I focus on aligning technology with business goals, optimizing performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, including faster releases, improved scalability, and successful funding or acquisition outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring engineers to grow their skills and deliver meaningful impact.…I'm a seasoned technology leader building scalable SaaS and enterprise solutions across startups, consulting, and corporate environments. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, integrating complex platforms, and leading high-performing teams that ship results. I focus on aligning technology with business goals, optimizing performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, including faster releases, improved scalability, and successful funding or acquisition outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring engineers to grow their skills and deliver meaningful impact.

Thomas Smith

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Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Back-End Developer, +1

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I'm a seasoned technology leader building scalable SaaS and enterprise solutions across startups, consulting, and corporate environments. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, integrating complex platforms, and leading high-performing teams that ship results. I focus on aligning technology with business goals, optimizing performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, including faster releases, improved scalability, and successful funding or acquisition outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring engineers to grow their skills and deliver meaningful impact.…I'm a seasoned technology leader building scalable SaaS and enterprise solutions across startups, consulting, and corporate environments. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, integrating complex platforms, and leading high-performing teams that ship results. I focus on aligning technology with business goals, optimizing performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, including faster releases, improved scalability, and successful funding or acquisition outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring engineers to grow their skills and deliver meaningful impact.

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Green Bay, United States

I’m a seasoned technology leader building scalable SaaS and enterprise solutions across startups, consulting, and corporate environments. I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery, with a track record of modernizing legacy systems, integrating complex platforms, and leading high-performing teams that ship results.

I focus on aligning technology with business goals, optimizing performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, including faster releases, improved scalability, and successful funding or acquisition outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring engineers to grow their skills and deliver meaningful impact.

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Independent Consultant / Software Architect / Owner at Virtual Conundrum, LLC

April 1, 2018 - Present

Partner with stakeholders to architect end-to-end solutions, translating business requirements into technical strategy, while leading estimation, budgeting, and scope negotiation. Led R&D of AI-assisted SaaS platform initiatives, leveraging coding assistants and autonomous agent workflows to rapidly prototype and evaluate new product concepts. Led Agile development, roadmap planning, sprint execution, and cross-functional delivery of scalable product features. Designed and implemented cloud-native solutions using Auth0, Angular, TypeScript, React, and Azure services to deliver secure, high-performance applications.

Software Architect & Chief Technology Officer at Unext, LLC

July 1, 2020 - Present

Lead and mentor a team of developers, serving as technical lead and architect for the startup’s full technology stack. Architect and implement frontend solutions using Angular 18+, TypeScript, and custom CSS, and backend microservices with .NET Core 8 and Entity Framework. Design and maintain secure authentication across front and back ends using Auth0. Build scalable cloud infrastructure on Cloudflare, Microsoft Azure, leveraging App Services, Azure SQL, Logic Apps, Function Apps, Storage Accounts, Containers, and Registries. Architect and integrate AI-driven features, including replacing a third-party resume parsing platform with a custom prompt-driven LLM integration for resume extraction, normalization, and data processing. Provide technical and business guidance, including vetting development resources, budgeting, project cost tracking, and ROI analysis. Plan, evaluate, and implement 3rd-party library integrations, ensuring alignment with product strategy and scalability.

Technical Analyst at Exelon

March 1, 2017 - November 1, 2018

Modernized and consolidated legacy systems following multiple mergers, addressing redundancy and obsolescence across the enterprise. Provided technical vision and expertise, introducing modernization with WPF, Angular, Entity Framework, and automated build processes within legacy codebases. Led and mentored a team of developers as technical lead in an Agile environment, ensuring consistent delivery and knowledge transfer. Architected and developed integrations with a 3rd-party document and e-signature vendor to streamline operations. Modernized a legacy EDI application for gas pipeline usage reporting, improving reliability and maintainability using C#. Streamlined business processes, including GL accrual generation, utility integration points, and reporting, leveraging C# and SQL Server.

Lead Full Stack Developer at ZyQuest, De Pere WI

April 1, 2014 - March 1, 2017

Led design and development of SaaS and client web applications, providing full-stack solutions using Kentico CMS, Angular, Web API, SQL Server, Google Maps API, ProMiler, CSS, and Bootstrap. Mentored and guided a team of developers in an Agile environment, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical consistency. Built highly visual proof-of-concepts and interactive applications for multiple clients, supporting business goals and early-stage product demonstrations. Optimized database queries and performance for high-volume datasets, ensuring scalability and responsiveness. Delivered additional client solutions, including the Michael Graves walking cane configuration site (Ionic, Cordova, Angular) and other projects leveraging MVC 5, Web API, SQL Server, Azure, AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap, JWT, WCF, and Silverlight.