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Andrew Smith

Edwardsville,IL

Summary

Results-driven Software and Systems Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and secure system architecture. Proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Various Javascript Libraries/Compilers, and Zero Trust environments. Former U.S. Army infantry squad leader with a passion for scalable, secure solutions and mission-critical systems.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Engineer (Gov)

World Wide Technology
01.2025 - Current
  • Architect and manage secure cloud infrastructure for government systems, applying Zero Trust Architecture principles to control access, identity, and network segmentation.
  • Design and implement authentication and authorization flows using Keycloak, Open Policy Agent (OPA), and OAuth2, enabling fine-grained service-level access control.
  • Deploy and maintain services in Kubernetes using Helm, supporting scalable, resilient infrastructure across multiple environments.
  • Configure and integrate API gateways including Kong, Envoy, and WSO2, enforcing routing, observability, and security policies.
  • Conduct performance and load testing with k6, simulating production-like traffic to identify bottlenecks and optimize backend performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams to align infrastructure and application security with federal compliance standards.

Software Developer

Vanguard
11.2022 - Current
  • Engineered frontend features for a secure digital banking dashboard using Angular, optimizing usability, accessibility (WCAG compliance), and performance.
  • Built reusable UI components with Stencil.js to standardize design and accelerate development across multiple teams.
  • Wrote comprehensive unit tests in Jest and end-to-end tests in Cypress, ensuring reliability and preventing regression in production deployments.
  • Monitored application performance and traffic using AppDynamics and Splunk, proactively identifying and resolving issues with 24/7 support via PagerDuty.
  • Executed A/B testing strategies with Adobe Target, optimizing key UI elements (buttons, nudges) to boost user engagement and increase conversion rates.
  • Managed CI/CD pipelines with Bamboo, using GitHub and Bitbucket for version control, and deployed services in AWS environments.
  • Collaborated in an Agile/Scrum team, delivering features in iterative sprints while contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.

Software Developer (Apprenticeship)

Xpanxion
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Built full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, JSP, MySQL, and Angular.
  • Designed RESTful APIs to support frontend-backend integration and dynamic data flows.
  • Deployed applications to AWS using S3, Elastic Beanstalk, and RDS.
  • Collaborated in Agile development teams, refining technical skills and best practices.

Operations Manager / Infantry Squad Leader

U.S. Army
12.2014 - 07.2021
  • Led planning and execution of large-scale training events, leadership development programs, and operational readiness initiatives.
  • Oversaw physical fitness, safety, tactical instruction, and junior leader mentoring.
  • Managed equipment and personnel logistics as an infantry squad leader and master instructor.

Education

Software Engineering -

Coding Dojo
San Jose, CA
01.2022

Full Stack Web Development - undefined

Claim Academy
St. Louis, MO
01.2021

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • JavaScript, TypeScript, Java

    Angular, Stenciljs

    Kubernetes, Helm, AWS, Terraform

    Kong, Envoy, WSO2 Gateway

    Keycloak, OPA, OAuth2

    AppDynamics, Splunk

    K6, Cypress, Jest, A/B Testing

    Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, RESTful APIs

Certification

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services, 2023
  • CompTIA Security+, 2025

Timeline

Systems Engineer (Gov)

World Wide Technology
01.2025 - Current

Software Developer

Vanguard
11.2022 - Current

Software Developer (Apprenticeship)

Xpanxion
05.2022 - 11.2022

Operations Manager / Infantry Squad Leader

U.S. Army
12.2014 - 07.2021

Full Stack Web Development - undefined

Claim Academy

Software Engineering -

Coding Dojo

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Hillsborough Community College

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