Senior Software Architect · Solution Architect · Autodesk + Enterprise Integrations

Thomas D. Smith

Architect and technical lead with 7+ years delivering production .NET systems and 12+ years across CAD, engineering, manufacturing, and construction workflows. Specialized in Autodesk ecosystems (Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, ACC/BIM 360), enterprise integration architecture, governed data pipelines, and operational analytics. Proven record leading platform modernization, reducing Autodesk licensing spend by 24%, improving drawing throughput by up to 75%, and stabilizing mission-critical engineering workflows across engineering, IT, operations, and finance.

TL;DR. Thomas D. Smith is a senior software architect for Autodesk-heavy enterprise environments, with production experience across .NET desktop modernization, CAD automation, SQL-backed integrations, and operational analytics.

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Location

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid / Onsite / Remote

Contact

tsmithcad@gmail.com·(470) 862-4855

Profiles

linkedin.com/in/tsmithcad·tsmithcode.ai

Status

US Citizen · Available to Interview Immediately

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Role lane

Senior Software Architect / Solution Architect / Platform Architect

Work mode

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid / Onsite / Remote

Authorization

US Citizen · No sponsorship required

Availability

Available to Interview Immediately

Core Strengths

Enterprise Architecture

API-led integration, system modernization, workflow orchestration, platform standardization

Autodesk Ecosystem Leadership

Inventor API, AutoCAD .NET API, Vault/ADMS governance, plugin lifecycle management

Data + Governance

SQL pipelines, metadata, lineage, auditability, RBAC, controlled data contracts

Delivery Leadership

Technical ownership, architecture reviews, incident resolution, SOPs/playbooks, stakeholder alignment

Analytics + Reporting

Power BI executive dashboards, KPI modeling, portfolio and operational visibility

Platforms

C#, .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, WPF, WinForms, EF Core, SQL Server, CI/CD

Professional Experience

IBM (Contract) — Autodesk Developer / Architect

Platform Modernization, Governance, and Integration

Jul 2025 – Dec 2025·Remote

Architected modernization of Autodesk add-in platforms by migrating 3 production add-ins from .NET Framework 4.8 to .NET 8, improving maintainability, deployment consistency, and upgrade readiness.
Converted 2 legacy AutoCAD plugins into Inventor 2025-compatible solutions aligned to updated business workflows and platform standards.
Supported 27 users across 4 business units during Autodesk 2023 to 2025 upgrade activity, stabilizing engineering operations through controlled rollout and issue resolution.
Established enterprise deployment patterns using MSI/MSIX, ClickOnce, CI/CD pipelines, and version enforcement across dev, test, and production.
Owned Vault governance including lifecycle states, categories, security, and property controls, reducing repeat issues by 60%.
Implemented resilient integration patterns including validation gates, retry/backoff, idempotency, and structured logging for job processors and connected services.
Resolved platform incidents involving configuration drift, permission conflicts, queue reliability, API/SDK regressions, and lifecycle misrouting without rollback.

Habasit America — CAD Automation + Data Workflow Developer

2024 – 2025·Suwanee, GA

Increased drawing throughput from 8 per day to 12–14 per day by standardizing inputs, automating data handling, and improving request quality.
Reduced clarification loops by 60% through structured data extraction from CRM and email-driven drawing requests.
Built production KPI dashboards using Pareto-based analysis to improve workflow visibility and support operational decision-making.
Served as the technical bridge between drafting, engineering, production, and data workflow improvement initiatives.

1Path Systems — Senior Software Architect

Sep 2022 – Mar 2023·Atlanta, GA

Modernized ERP-connected business systems, improving application performance by 18% and reducing defects by 20%.
Implemented secure integrations including SSO and API-based connectivity to improve reliability and governance across enterprise workflows.
Contributed architecture leadership across modernization planning, system integration, and secure delivery standards.

Daikin Applied — Senior IT Applications Developer

Autodesk Governance and Enterprise Systems

Dec 2021 – Jun 2022·Minneapolis, MN

Reduced Autodesk licensing costs by 24% in 7 months by implementing a token-based licensing model, governance SOPs, and enterprise training.
Standardized entitlement governance across engineering, IT, and operations to improve utilization and decision-making.
Built reporting for entitlement tracking, adoption, and optimization cadence.
Reduced recurring platform issues by 80% through targeted production improvements and governance controls.

Fry Reglet — Operations Technology Specialist

Integration Architecture and CAD Automation

2017 – 2021·Alpharetta, GA

Designed and implemented enterprise integration architecture connecting engineering systems, ERP (Navision), shop floor operations, warehouse workflows, and BI reporting.
Built current-state to future-state system maps and executed integration strategy across quoting, orders, scheduling, labor tracking, and production visibility.
Developed web services and XML/JSON data pipelines supporting quote-to-cash workflows and reliable transaction flow.
Enabled executive and operational analytics through Power BI dashboards backed by governed master data and transaction states.
Progressed from CAD Technical Manager to acting Software Developer / Automation Lead based on technical ownership and cross-functional delivery.

Selected Architecture Highlights

ACC Docs + Build Integration

Designed API-driven workflows to ingest RFIs, submittals, and issue data into a governed SQL layer using validation, idempotency, and retry/backoff patterns.

ACC Insight-Aligned Analytics

Built structured datasets powering Power BI dashboards for portfolio health, cost visibility, and issue governance with RBAC and end-to-end lineage.

Executive Reporting

Delivered portfolio health and financial performance dashboards supporting risk tracking, budget vs. actuals, cost drivers, and drill-down analytics.

Certifications & Training

Autodesk Construction Cloud (Docs, Build, Cost, Insight) — Refresher in Progress
Autodesk University — ACC and Integration Strategy
LinkedIn Learning — 70+ Certifications

Target Roles

Senior Software Architect · Solution Architect · Platform Architect · Autodesk Solutions Architect · Enterprise Integration Architect

Open to staff and principal-level engagements. See Champion Brief for forwarding internally.

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Thomas D. Smith

Thomas D. Smith

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Core Strengths

Professional Experience

Selected Architecture Highlights

Certifications & Training

Target Roles

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Thomas D. Smith

Resume role fit summary

Core Strengths

Professional Experience

Selected Architecture Highlights

Certifications & Training

Target Roles

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