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I’m Ryan Smith, a Senior Software Engineer who builds full-stack AI solutions and reliable cloud systems for enterprise teams. I focus on integrating large language models into production platforms—especially through scalable APIs, robust data flows, and secure, standards-driven engineering. In my work, I partner across product, engineering, and infrastructure to deliver end-to-end results: from architecting core components and model deployment pipelines to building observability with CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana. I also emphasize operational excellence—using CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, testing harnesses, and security practices like IAM, VPC, and encryption to keep systems dependable at scale.…I’m Ryan Smith, a Senior Software Engineer who builds full-stack AI solutions and reliable cloud systems for enterprise teams. I focus on integrating large language models into production platforms—especially through scalable APIs, robust data flows, and secure, standards-driven engineering. In my work, I partner across product, engineering, and infrastructure to deliver end-to-end results: from architecting core components and model deployment pipelines to building observability with CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana. I also emphasize operational excellence—using CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, testing harnesses, and security practices like IAM, VPC, and encryption to keep systems dependable at scale.

Ryan Smith

Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, DevOps Developer, +2

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I’m Ryan Smith, a Senior Software Engineer who builds full-stack AI solutions and reliable cloud systems for enterprise teams. I focus on integrating large language models into production platforms—especially through scalable APIs, robust data flows, and secure, standards-driven engineering. In my work, I partner across product, engineering, and infrastructure to deliver end-to-end results: from architecting core components and model deployment pipelines to building observability with CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana. I also emphasize operational excellence—using CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, testing harnesses, and security practices like IAM, VPC, and encryption to keep systems dependable at scale.…I’m Ryan Smith, a Senior Software Engineer who builds full-stack AI solutions and reliable cloud systems for enterprise teams. I focus on integrating large language models into production platforms—especially through scalable APIs, robust data flows, and secure, standards-driven engineering. In my work, I partner across product, engineering, and infrastructure to deliver end-to-end results: from architecting core components and model deployment pipelines to building observability with CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana. I also emphasize operational excellence—using CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, testing harnesses, and security practices like IAM, VPC, and encryption to keep systems dependable at scale.

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I’m Ryan Smith, a Senior Software Engineer who builds full-stack AI solutions and reliable cloud systems for enterprise teams. I focus on integrating large language models into production platforms—especially through scalable APIs, robust data flows, and secure, standards-driven engineering.

In my work, I partner across product, engineering, and infrastructure to deliver end-to-end results: from architecting core components and model deployment pipelines to building observability with CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana. I also emphasize operational excellence—using CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, testing harnesses, and security practices like IAM, VPC, and encryption to keep systems dependable at scale.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Cognizant

May 1, 2021 - Present

Architected and delivered a full-stack AI solution for a global financial services client, integrating large language models into a customer analytics platform for real-time insights and automated reporting. Built REST APIs with FastAPI and integrated OpenAI GPT-4 with LangChain to enable AI-driven features and seamless data flow. Developed observability using AWS CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana for proactive detection and operational reliability. Created SageMaker deployment pipelines and containerized AI workloads using Docker and Kubernetes. Implemented CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Terraform to standardize environments and reduce deployment time. Optimized PostgreSQL and Redis usage for high-throughput AI workloads and improved caching/query performance. Strengthened security and compliance through IAM policies, VPC configurations, and encryption standards. Mentored junior engineers through best-practice guidance and code reviews.

Senior Software Engineer / Technical Consultant at Magenic

August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021

Designed and delivered custom enterprise software solutions across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through deployment, aligned to business goals and architectural standards. Built and modernized .NET applications using C# and ASP.NET Core and integrated with Azure services for scalable cloud deployments. Implemented automated testing with Selenium and NUnit to improve quality and reduce regression defects. Led DevOps automation using Azure DevOps and Docker to streamline build and release pipelines. Collaborated with clients on cloud strategy, leveraging AWS and Google Cloud for tailored solutions.

Full Stack Developer at ENGIE North America Inc

May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Developed and maintained full-stack applications for the energy sector, including renewable energy management systems and customer-facing portals. Built responsive React/Redux user interfaces for reporting and energy consumption tracking. Engineered backend services with Node.js and Express and integrated MongoDB for flexible data storage. Implemented REST APIs and integrated third-party services for real-time energy data synchronization. Automated deployments using Jenkins and Docker to improve release efficiency and environment consistency. Improved performance through refactoring and database indexing to reduce load times and enhance system responsiveness.

Applications Management at ENGIE Resources

August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Managed and developed web applications for a major energy provider, handling maintenance and enhancements supporting business operations and customer services. Maintained and improved legacy systems using ASP.NET and SQL Server for availability and performance. Built internal tools and dashboards using JavaScript and jQuery to support energy trading and customer management. Implemented automated backup and recovery to improve disaster recovery readiness and data integrity. Streamlined deployment processes using IIS and Windows Server to reduce downtime and improve reliability. Provided production support and troubleshooting to resolve incidents promptly. Documented system architectures and operational procedures to support knowledge transfer and consistent maintenance.