Paul Smith
About Paul Smith
Paul Smith is a software developer with over 20 years of experience in web development and graphic design. He specializes in adaptive website design, PHP back-end development, and has worked with various companies throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Work at Belcan
Currently, Paul Smith serves as a Software Developer at Belcan, a role he has held since 2021. Located in Aberdeen, Maryland, he contributes to various software development projects. His responsibilities include utilizing his extensive experience in web development and graphic design to deliver high-quality solutions. Smith's work at Belcan leverages his proficiency in PHP back-end development and MySQL database management, ensuring efficient and effective project outcomes.
Professional Experience in Software Development
Paul Smith has over 20 years of experience in web development and graphic design. He has held various positions, including Software Developer at Telesis from 2014 to 2021 and at Insight Engineering Solutions Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Prior to these roles, he worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2011 to 2014. His career began with Technetic, where he was Owner, Developer, and Designer from 2001 to 2010. Additionally, he worked as a Developer and Designer at E-Moxie for one year in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Paul Smith studied at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2005 to 2009, focusing on Graphic Design and Website Development. He achieved a degree in Visual Arts during this period. His education provided a strong foundation for his expertise in adaptive website design, progressive HTML and CSS technologies, and graphic design. Smith is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Paul Smith specializes in several technical areas within software development. He is skilled in WordPress design and customization, as well as creating custom Content Management Systems (CMS). His experience includes developing Single Page Applications (SPAs) and integrating web services and APIs. Smith employs version control systems such as Git and Subversion in his workflows and utilizes both Apache and Microsoft IIS servers for web hosting solutions.
Client Engagement and Project Delivery
Throughout his career, Paul Smith has been praised by clients for his technical knowledge and creativity. He has a proven track record of exceeding expectations in project delivery. His work often incorporates Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) strategies, enhancing the effectiveness of web projects. Additionally, he creates corporate graphic standards manuals and designs merchandise and packaging, showcasing his versatility in both software development and graphic design.