Hi, my name is

Richard Smith.

I build

I'm a 20-year-old IT enthusiast and Computer Engineering student at the University of Kent. I specialize in robust programming, complex network design, and delivering top-tier customer systems.

Richard Smith

01. Experience

Founder & Operator @ richard1234.dev

2025 - Present

Founded and managed an IT services company providing custom solutions for B2B customers.Building on the technological foundation of SkyBlox Systems Ltd (2024), richard1234.dev represents a strategic relaunch for 2026. By transitioning to a streamlined, independent model, I have successfully redeployed our core flagship services—including our advanced flight planner and proprietary gaming engine—at a significantly lower cost-to-user without compromising on performance.

Founder & Operator @ SkyBlox Systems LTD

2019 - 2024

Founded and managed an IT services company providing custom solutions for B2B customers. Specialized in designing highly efficient ticketing systems and deploying robust server infrastructure for client operations.

Various Roles @ Aerodynamics (formerly Aero Factor)

2019 - 2023

Progressed rapidly through multiple operational and technical roles, demonstrating strong leadership and technical adaptability.

Systems Programmer

2019 - 2020

Backend Development: Developed the foundational server-side architecture for the Aero Factor system, optimizing backend scripts to reduce latency and improve the overall stability of the flight simulation environment.

Technical Optimization: Refined core codebase performance, ensuring the flight planner and aircraft systems functioned seamlessly across varying hardware specifications and network conditions.

CEO

2020 - 2021

Operational Continuity: Assumed full management of company operations during a critical transition period, maintaining project deadlines, stabilizing the developer team, and ensuring uninterrupted service for the existing client base.

Product Oversight: Acted as the primary decision-maker for all technical deployments and community engagement strategies, successfully bridging the gap between early-stage development and corporate scaling.

Co-Founder & Lead Tech

2021 - 2023

Infrastructure & Security: Engineered a robust, high-security API and whitelist ecosystem to protect intellectual property and manage user access; implemented custom authentication protocols to prevent unauthorized asset distribution and ensure data integrity across all platforms.

System Architecture: Architected the core backend logic for advanced aviation simulation technology, focusing on high-performance physics calculations and real-time aerodynamics data processing within the Roblox engine.

Strategic Leadership & Rebranding:Spearheaded the 2021 corporate transition from Aero Factor to Aerodynamics, overseeing the visual identity shift, community migration, and the long-term technical roadmap.

Business Operations: Managed end-to-end company logistics, including the design and execution of payroll systems for a distributed team of developers and the allocation of technical resources for large-scale projects.

Lead Developer @ Westside District Railway (WDR)

2019 - 2020 | 2025 - Present

Original creator of a highly detailed Roblox railway simulation game. Paused initial development in 2020, and currently spearheading the project's highly anticipated 2026 revival with modernized systems and updated infrastructure.

Various Roles @ McDonald's

2022 - Present

Progressed rapidly through multiple operational and technical roles, demonstrating strong leadership and technical adaptability.

Crew Trainer

2023 - Present

Mentoring and training new staff, ensuring strict adherence to high operational standards, efficiency, and food safety protocols.

Health and Safety

2025 - Present

Risk Mitigation & Auditing: Executing rigorous daily and weekly safety audits to identify operational hazards; maintaining 100% compliance with stringent food safety protocols and local health department regulations.

Incident Prevention: Spearheading internal inspections of high-consequence equipment and kitchen infrastructure to ensure mechanical integrity and team member safety, reducing workplace accidents through proactive floor management.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP): Enforcing corporate safety standards across the crew, ensuring that all health and safety documentation is accurately logged for corporate review and franchise-level accountability.

Crisis Management: Serving as a primary point of contact for emergency protocols, ensuring the restaurant maintains a high-readiness posture for both internal safety drills and external health inspections.

Lead of OTP (Head of Operations Technology)

2022 - 2024

Acted as the primary IT lead for the restaurant. Maintained and troubleshot all in-store IT equipment, networks, and POS systems to ensure zero downtime. (Concluded due to franchise takeover).

Trainee Manager

2023 - 2024

Oversaw shift operations, managed staff deployments, handled customer escalations, and maintained daily financial logging. (Concluded due to franchise takeover).

People Team

2022 - 2024

Assisted management with essential HR functions, staff scheduling, and team engagement initiatives. (Concluded due to franchise takeover).

Crew Member

2022 - 2023

Delivered rapid, high-quality customer service in a fast-paced team environment.

02. Projects

OmniCart
Current

OmniCart

OmniCart is a new purchasing system supporting up to all online purchases, with advance security protection. Coming soon...

Flight Planner
Current

Flight Planner

Originally released in early 2020 for Aero Factor, this flight planner was later transferred to Lop Inc. Following the closure of Lop Inc in 2024, the project was discontinued, but it is officially making a return in 2026.

Westside District Railway (WDR)
Current

Westside District Railway (WDR)

A Roblox railway game developed as a hobby during the 2020 UK lockdown. Originally built in just 24 hours by a team of 4 developers. After a period of abandonment, we are bringing it back better than ever starting in 2025.

Valentine's Web App
Current

Valentine's Web App

A viral-style interactive web application allowing users to create personalized love messages and engaging quizzes for their partners. Engineered for high user interaction and optimized for social media sharing trends.

Archived

Advanced Ticket Bot

An enterprise-grade Discord utility bot serving over 100,000 users across 500+ guilds. Featured a comprehensive web dashboard, custom API integration, and multi-tier ticketing systems. Development concluded due to the high server and database overhead costs.

03. Education

Computer Engineering @ University of Kent

2025 - Present

Deepening my expertise in computer engineering by building and designing hardware systems. The curriculum includes high-level mathematics, scientific principles, and currently focuses on advanced programming in C++.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT @ MidKent College

2022 - 2024

Specialized in high-level networking infrastructure and advanced IT operations. Demonstrated exceptional aptitude in Cyber Security modules, developing practical skills in system defense and threat analysis.

GCSEs @ New Line Learning

2017 - 2022

Achieved a strong academic foundation. Developed an early, keen interest in system architecture, independently exploring and understanding the school's IT backend infrastructure during personal time.

04. What I Do

Backend & Programming

Proficient in building robust server-side applications. Experienced with JavaScript, Node.js, Luau, and currently mastering C++.

Cloud & Databases

Advanced knowledge in deploying and managing infrastructure via AWS and the Microsoft ecosystem. Experienced in handling databases like Mongoose/MongoDB.

IT Infrastructure

Designing and implementing scalable network architectures and practical IT hardware solutions for businesses and live retail environments.

Cyber Security

Strong foundation in security principles, threat identification, and implementing defensive measures like custom authentication/whitelist systems.

Leadership & Service

Bridging the gap between tech and users. Experienced in managing teams, training staff, and building intuitive client-facing systems.