Darryl Smallwood
About Darryl Smallwood
Darryl Smallwood is a Software Support Engineer at Aventiv Technologies, where he has worked remotely since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and support, having held various roles at multiple companies over the past decade.
Work at Aventiv Technologies
Darryl Smallwood has been employed at Aventiv Technologies as a Software Support Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining Python scripts that facilitate the deployment of customer announcements. He also addresses issues related to CentOS 7 Docker images, ensuring that software functions effectively for users. His position is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company from various locations.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Darryl Smallwood held various positions in software engineering and support. He worked at ERT, Inc. as a Software Application Support Engineer for six months in 2019. He then served as a Software Engineer at Owl Cyber Defense from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at SAIC, IT Coalition, and Raytheon, where he gained extensive knowledge in software development and support. He also worked at Northrop Grumman for six years, contributing to various engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Darryl Smallwood earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and support. He has developed expertise in Python scripting, Docker, and AWS, among other technologies.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Throughout his career, Darryl Smallwood has demonstrated proficiency in various technical skills. He has executed software deployments using Salt as part of the Change Control Process and collaborated with Linux administrators for server patching. He has utilized the HEAT service ticketing system and Jira service management to track and resolve software defects. His experience includes monitoring user message queues in AWS, which contributes to operational efficiency.
Internship Experience
Darryl Smallwood gained valuable experience through internships at Purdue University and the University of Rhode Island in 2007 and 2008, respectively. These roles allowed him to develop practical skills in systems administration and software support. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Systems Administrator at North Carolina A&T State University for four months in 2008, further enhancing his technical capabilities.