Brett Smith is a Senior Linux Engineer with 16 years of hands-on experience blending systems engineering, cyber operations, and software development. He holds an M.S. in Cyber Operations and a B.S. in Computer Science with a network security concentration, and has supported mission-critical environments across the USAF and defense contractors. Proficient in C, C++, Java, PHP, JavaScript, Lua, and database design/administration, he focuses on secure, maintainable Linux infrastructures and automation. His background includes packaging and delivering large-scale security updates over constrained satellite links—an uncommon operational detail that reflects deep operational and logistical expertise. Based in Virginia, he pairs government-grade security discipline with practical software craftsmanship to keep complex systems resilient and auditable.
16 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
B.S., Computer Science with a concentration in Network Security, B.S., Computer Science with a concentration in Network Security at LeTourneau University
M.S., Cyber Operations, M.S., Cyber Operations at U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Contributions:23 commits, 3 PRs, 18 pushes in 8 years 3 months
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