Jason Smestad
Software Engineer
Hurst, Texas, United States
Summary
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SeniorJason Smestad is a seasoned software engineer with 13 years of hands-on experience specializing in C++ and Windows application development. Based in Hurst, Texas, he combines practical desktop engineering expertise with a pragmatic, get-things-done ethos rooted in the Dallas–Fort Worth tech community. Known on GitHub simply as "just a programmer from DFW," he brings a humble, focused approach to solving platform-specific challenges and optimizing native Windows workflows. His long tenure suggests deep familiarity with legacy and modern Windows APIs, tooling, and performance considerations that many cross-platform developers overlook. Colleagues can expect a dependable implementer who pairs low-level proficiency with an appreciation for maintainable, production-ready code.
12 years of coding experience
Github Skills (5)
hero9
rpg8
multiplayer-game8
2d-game7
mud6
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (2)
endoalir/ValyriaTear
Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Contributions:3 pushes, 1 comment, 2 issues in 18 days
rpggamehero
ValyriaTear/ValyriaTear
Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
Open Source J-RPG (Based on the Hero of Allacrost engine)
Contributions:14 commits, 2 PRs, 7 comments in 2 years 2 months
2d-gamegamemultiplayer-gamerpgmud
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