Richard Smith

Richard Smith is a skilled Django Full Stack Developer currently employed at Dendra Systems, focusing on product delivery since March 2022. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Software Engineer at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) from September 2016 to March 2022, where Richard led a team in developing the STAC specification for Earth System Modelling data and worked on improving file indexing efficiency using RabbitMQ and Elasticsearch. Richard's background encompasses various roles, including a Hydrometry and Telemetry Officer at the Environment Agency and a Summer Intern at the Met Office, demonstrating a strong foundation in meteorology and climate science with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Leeds. Core technologies utilized include Elasticsearch, Python, RabbitMQ, and ReactJS, complemented by training in securing Elasticsearch.