I am an Acquia Certified Senior Full Stack Drupal Developer with over 17 years of experience in architecting enterprise-grade public sector solutions. I have worked extensively across various domains, including education, government, and healthcare, leading research teams, and delivering innovative technology solutions. I enjoy problem-solving and thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to the success of my team and clients.

Phillip Smith

I am an Acquia Certified Senior Full Stack Drupal Developer with over 17 years of experience in architecting enterprise-grade public sector solutions. I have worked extensively across various domains, including education, government, and healthcare, leading research teams, and delivering innovative technology solutions. I enjoy problem-solving and thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to the success of my team and clients.

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I am an Acquia Certified Senior Full Stack Drupal Developer with over 17 years of experience in architecting enterprise-grade public sector solutions. I have worked extensively across various domains, including education, government, and healthcare, leading research teams, and delivering innovative technology solutions. I enjoy problem-solving and thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to the success of my team and clients.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Drupal Developer / Technical Lead at MITRE
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Lead developer for enterprise Drupal solutions serving federally funded research and development centers, delivering mission-critical applications with focus on security, scalability, and accessibility. Managed a 5-person development team on the White House–sponsored informationliteracy.gov project, coordinating with IMLS and federal stakeholders. Led design system architecture, platform consolidation, Drupal 7-to-10 migrations, custom module development, and GitLab CI/CD pipeline implementation. Architected AI initiatives including multi-modal RAG chatbot using Python, LlamaIndex, and React.
Senior Software Engineer (Lead) at R2integrated
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Led full-stack Drupal development for Fortune 500 and academic clients, managed 6-person cross-functional teams delivering enterprise applications with CI/CD pipelines, cloud hosting (Acquia, Pantheon), and complex integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, Okta). Pioneered Pantheon Multidev workflows, architected WCAG 2.1 AA compliant solutions, and mentored developers on Drupal best practices. Key projects included MIT CISR site, Leidos.com, and My EyeDr; implemented location-based search, appointment tools, and robust content governance workflows.
Founder & Drupal Developer at Silicon Valet
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018
Founded and operated a Drupal development consultancy delivering custom solutions across diverse industries. Developed enterprise applications for Beach.com, Arby’s, and AAAS, partnering on NASA/Google initiatives.
Senior Full Stack Drupal Developer | Technical Lead at Acquia
January 1, 2018 - Present
Lead efforts to enhance the user experience by leveraging state-of-the-art Drupal technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to devise project strategies and manage large-scale implementations. Mentor junior developers and help in streamlining development processes for efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer at XYZ Corporation
June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Designed and implemented robust web applications with a focus on performance and scalability. Managed project timelines and delivered quality solutions in an agile environment. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
Founder & Lead Developer at Smith Development
January 1, 2010 - May 31, 2013
Established a consultancy firm focusing on web development and custom software solutions for local businesses. Developed and maintained strong client relationships and was responsible for all aspects of project delivery.

Education

Acquia Certified Drupal Developer at Acquia Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Acquia Certified Senior Full Stack Drupal Developer at Acquia Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at University of North Carolina
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2009

Qualifications

Acquia Certified Drupal Developer
January 1, 2020 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Healthcare, Software & Internet