Dusten Smith
About Dusten Smith
Dusten Smith is a Back End Engineer with expertise in server administration, security, and network design. He has experience in PHP and Laravel Framework, and has worked for companies such as Rocky Brands, Inc., InXite Health Systems, and currently Kinship.
Work at Kinship
Dusten Smith has been employed at Kinship as a Back End Engineer since 2020. In this role, he develops backend solutions specifically for pet adoption using PHP and the Laravel Framework. His work is conducted in an AWS environment, which supports the scalability and reliability of the applications he develops. Dusten applies SOLID Object Oriented programming principles to ensure that the services he creates are reusable and extendable.
Previous Experience at Rocky Brands, Inc.
Before joining Kinship, Dusten Smith worked at Rocky Brands, Inc. as a Programmer from 2006 to 2012. During his six years in this position, he contributed to various programming projects in Nelsonville, Ohio. His experience at Rocky Brands helped him develop a strong foundation in software development and project management.
Experience at InXite Health Systems
Dusten served as a Senior Programmer / Dev Ops at InXite Health Systems for ten months in 2019 and 2020. His role involved overseeing programming tasks and managing DevOps processes in Columbus, Ohio. This position allowed him to further enhance his skills in software development and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Dusten Smith studied Computer Science at Franklin University from 2010 to 2016, earning a degree that provided him with advanced knowledge in the field. Prior to that, he attended Hocking College from 2002 to 2005, where he achieved Associates degrees in Computer Programming and Computer Networking. His educational background supports his expertise in server administration, security, and network design.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Dusten possesses a strong understanding of server administration and security, with experience in setting up and maintaining Linux-based servers, including Apache and Nginx web servers. He is proficient in managing databases such as MySQL and MongoDB. Additionally, he has implemented ticket management tools to effectively manage requests and priorities in his projects.