Summary
Kenneth Smith is a pragmatic software developer with 11 years of experience building backend systems and reporting tools for the HR/payroll domain, currently driving custom development and demographic analysis at APS Payroll. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from LSU Shreveport and brings a strong foundation in databases and JVM languages (Java, Scala) alongside web technologies (HTML, PHP, ASP.NET). His background spans data mining and bioinformatics research as a graduate assistant, giving him a rare mix of applied analytics and production engineering. Comfortable across legacy and modern stacks, he focuses on reliable, data-driven features such as reporting pipelines and custom integrations. Based in Bossier City, Louisiana, he combines hands-on coding with leadership and administrative strengths that help translate business needs into maintainable systems.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
DeVry University
None, Computer Networking Specialist, None, Computer Networking Specialist at Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Bossier
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science, Junior, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science, Junior at Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science, Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science at LSU Shreveport
None, Computer Science, None, Computer Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Information Programmer Analyst, Computer Science, Communications, Database Management, IT Project Management, Graduated, Information Programmer Analyst, Computer Science, Communications, Database Management, IT Project Management, Graduated at Bossier Parish Community College