Summary
Justin Smith is a software engineer trainee with nine years of professional experience transitioning from client-facing social services and hospitality roles into full-stack web development. Trained at Coding Temple, he builds dynamic, user-focused applications using Python, Flask, Django, React, JavaScript, SQL and PostgreSQL, and applies object-oriented principles for maintainable code. He pairs technical skills with strong organizational habits developed managing a 30+ client caseload, bringing meticulous documentation and empathy to product design and team collaboration. A math enthusiast and founder of Staunch Games Corp., Justin also designs games, signaling a practical blend of creativity and systems thinking. Based in Schenectady, NY, he is actively seeking entry-level roles in web development, software engineering, or data engineering where he can leverage both backend and frontend tools to ship polished user experiences. Notably, his background in criminology and casework gives him a unique perspective on building technology that centers real-world user needs.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminology at Arizona State University