Bradley H.
Smith
Resourceful, results-oriented software engineer with 40+ years of experience specializing in design, development, and cybersecurity across defense, government, and commercial sectors.
Professional Experience
A proven track record spanning defense, government, and commercial technology sectors
- Designed and implemented a Linux-based digital signage system for datadeliverysystems.com, creating a new revenue-generating product line
- Built a real-time asset tracking system with live map visualization — assets turn green as they are serviced
- Continued development of DoD wireless remote control system with information assurance best practices on Red Hat Linux (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, iOS)
- Published two apps on Apple's App Store for price comparison and asset tracking
- Designed a car detail tracking system for auto dealerships, saving thousands in operational costs
- Created a targeted content delivery system using wireless PCs and televisions
- Designed and implemented a wireless remote control speaker system using PHP and Linux — successfully demoed to the Department of Defense, winning a contract
- Built a printer security system enabling complete data erasure after printing, leading to additional product orders
- Achieved information assurance certification for three government systems (Linux and Windows), generating additional contracts
- Modified commercial off-the-shelf software to pass IA requirements while preserving usability
- Designed and deployed a wireless broadband network in a rural area using Linux and mesh networking, replacing dial-up for an entire community
- Built the first wireless network in Warner Robins, GA using Linux and Microsoft technologies
- Created a .NET system that automatically generated DoD PowerPoint presentations from mainframe data, saving thousands in labor costs
- Implemented .NET Single Sign-On using Common Access Cards (CAC) for enhanced security
- Sole signing authority for Active-X controls at Robins Air Logistics Center — deep cybersecurity expertise
- Led competing development team to win the Integrated Data Environment website contract using VB.NET, ASP.NET, CSS, and HTML
- Ran a full-service ISP in Warner Robins, GA — mail, web, file, and DNS servers on Microsoft and Linux
- Maintained F-15 Radar software (Data Processor, Signal Processor, Central Computer) in machine language and higher-order languages
- Provided software support for the APG-63 Radar at Robins Air Force Base — wrote and implemented requirements for new functions and assisted in Flight Test
- Developed support software across multiple OS and languages including Windows NT, networking NT to HP systems
- Grew the team from a 1-person contract to 10+ engineers through exceptional performance and support
- Administered computer systems for the F-15 Roof House facility
- Co-developed and taught the APG-63 F-15 Radar software course at Warner Robins AFB — course success led to a new Hughes contract
Technical Skills
Decades of hands-on experience across the full technology stack
Programming Languages
Development Tools
Databases
Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Leadership
Key Achievements
Contractor of the Quarter
Awarded at Robins Air Logistics Center after re-writing non-compliant code, saving the government over $1,000,000 in licensing costs in under a month.
First Wireless Network in Warner Robins
Designed and deployed the first wireless network in Warner Robins, GA, and a rural broadband mesh network replacing dial-up access for an entire community.
DoD Contract Winner
Wireless remote control speaker system was successfully demoed to the Department of Defense, directly securing a government contract for Teamcor.
Grew Team 10x
At Hughes Aircraft, grew the contract from a single software engineer to a team of 10+ through consistently exceptional delivery and support.
3 Systems IA Certified
Achieved information assurance certification for three government systems (Linux and Windows), unlocking additional contracts for Teamcor.
App Store Publisher
Successfully published two applications on Apple's App Store for price comparison and real-time asset tracking.
Academic Background
University of Akron
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With 40+ years of engineering experience across defense and commercial sectors, I'm ready for the next challenge.