Shawn Smiley

With nearly three decades of hands-on experience in software engineering and enterprise technology leadership, Shawn Smiley brings deep technical expertise and strategic vision to every challenge he takes on. Shawn’s work spans the full software development lifecycle, from architecting complex systems to managing cross-functional teams and launching transformative SaaS products. He is known for bridging the gap between technical architecture and business value, helping organizations streamline operations, increase revenue, and elevate user experience.

His technical toolkit is as broad as it is deep, with hands-on fluency in languages and frameworks including Go, Python, Node.js, C#, PHP, Java, and Drupal, along with database expertise across MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and more. Whether leading agile development teams, refining product line strategy, or integrating modern service architectures, Shawn consistently delivers innovation backed by execution.

Outside of his day-to-day responsibilities, Shawn is a vocal advocate for agile practices and test-driven development. He’s also highly engaged in the open source community, particularly within the Drupal ecosystem, where he contributes insights and technical direction.