Stephen Smith
About Stephen Smith
Stephen Smith is a Senior Software Engineer at ECS, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, emergency medical services, and business management, with a strong emphasis on the importance of diversity in technology.
Current Role at ECS
Stephen Smith serves as a Senior Software Engineer at ECS, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been promoted from Junior Front-End Software Engineer to Senior Software Engineer. His responsibilities include managing and monitoring multiple environments and overseeing continuous delivery and continuous integration processes during the software development cycle.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Stephen worked at Code Platoon as a Full Stack Engineer for six months in 2020, where he contributed to various software projects. He also served as a Processing Technician for the State of Missouri in 2019 for seven months. Additionally, he completed a Software Engineer Internship at Next Health Choice for two months in 2020. His experience spans various roles that enhance his technical skills and operational knowledge.
Educational Background
Stephen has a diverse educational background. He achieved a High School Diploma from Gautier High School from 2002 to 2006. He later attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from 2007 to 2011. Stephen further pursued studies in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management at Eastern New Mexico University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2014. He completed a Master of Science in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology at Golden Gate University from 2020 to 2022, and he also received a Certificate of Completion in Computer Software Engineering from Code Platoon in 2020.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Stephen has demonstrated significant technical capabilities, including the creation and maintenance of a dynamic real-time single-page application that increased registration traffic by an average of 42% week over week. His extensive experience in medical care and operations, along with business management and supervisory roles, complements his technical skills, allowing him to approach software engineering with a comprehensive perspective.
Philosophy and Beliefs
Stephen holds a personal motto that emphasizes the similarities between computer languages and the diverse cultures and languages around the world. He believes in the beauty of diversity and embraces individual idiosyncrasies as strengths, which reflects his approach to technology and teamwork.