Software business partner for industrial engineering systems.

I'm seeking a principal-level leadership role where I can drive business impact through architectural depth, emerging technology adoption, and growing engineering teams. I bring both strategic vision and hands-on delivery.

Yes. Currently based in Atlanta, GA with flexibility across Dallas, TX and Maryland. Open to domestic relocation for the right principal-level opportunity. Relocation assistance appreciated.

I'm productive in remote, hybrid, and onsite environments. Remote allows me to maximize family time and focused deep work. Happy to discuss the structure that works best for the team.

Yes. I am based in Atlanta, GA and available for remote-first software leadership roles across the United States. I am also open to hybrid, onsite, travel, or relocation conversations when the role has senior/staff-level technical ownership, clear compensation, and strong engineering fit.

Yes. US Citizen with interest in government contracting and regulated environments. No current security clearance, but actively pursuing this path for the right opportunity at appropriate compensation.

I propose solutions grounded in business impact, alignment with the project vision, and an obsession with what the customer actually needs — sometimes rather than what they want when they haven't fully scoped the problem.

One sprint (2 weeks) to deliver a meaningful first contribution in most environments. For Autodesk API, MicroStation/SolidWorks workflow automation, or .NET desktop work, often just a few days — I'm familiar with the patterns, constraints, and ecosystem.

Yes. Contract-to-hire is a strong option, especially for Autodesk, MicroStation, SolidWorks, CAD platform, or .NET architecture work where both sides benefit from a proof period.

Micromanagement and organizational dishonesty. I thrive in high-trust environments where I'm accountable for outcomes, not watched for activity.

Enterprise environments with 10,000+ employees — I prefer the scale and contribution size. I also excel at wearing many hats in smaller creative environments where the challenges can be just as demanding.

Three interviews maximum: fit conversation, technical deep-dive, and offer discussion. I bring real production examples — not whiteboard abstractions.

Yes. Most production experience in Azure (DevOps, cloud services). Expanding AWS experience. CI/CD across Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins. Docker with Linux.

Both. I architect and implement in the same sprint. I prefer architecture ownership but have consistently delivered hands-on across every role. This is my differentiator — I don't hand off designs I haven't proven in production.

Use the software leadership path when evaluating Thomas Divine Smith II for direct full-time employment, salary, interview process, resume proof, and hiring committee review. CAD Guardian LLC is the separate consulting path for scoped Autodesk, MicroStation, SolidWorks, CAD workflow, and .NET modernization engagements.

The strongest fits are senior, staff, principal, platform architect, solution architect, software manager, CAD platform architect, and Autodesk solutions architect roles where .NET, CAD automation, Autodesk APIs, MicroStation, SolidWorks, enterprise integrations, data workflows, team leadership, and production delivery ownership matter.

Pyramid testing: unit tests at the base, integration tests in the middle, E2E and regression at the top. Production-safe means the feature is complete end-to-end with test coverage that prevents regression.

Continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning (70+ certifications), YouTube technical channels, technology publications, Y Combinator startup resources, and most importantly — building hobby projects with frontier technologies so growth is driven by experience, not just theory.