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SAMSON HORN IV

Olmsted Falls,OH

Summary

Diligent Software Engineer with solid foundation in developing and maintaining software applications. Proven track record in implementing efficient code and contributing to significant projects. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer II

AMTRUST FINANCIAL
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2024 - Current

W2025 - Current : External Business Owner Policy Engineer Rules engine Expert

  • Maintain and implemented features on the BOP Webapp in Angular and .Net4.8
  • Became the SME on rules implementations for multiple external teams and business stakeholders
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Created and updated the architecture of Rules Engine rules to improve overall performance, and majorly reduce development time
  • Improved application performance with optimization of database queries, ensuring smooth and efficient data retrieval.

2024: Internal Rules Engine tool team

  • Utilized C#, SQL, APIs, and React to implement an internal tool for other teams to create Business Logic rules with DynamicLinq
  • Software delivered through a React Webapp, experience and system layer API.
  • Developed scalable software solutions for financial applications, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
  • Created and deployed Database Migrations using Entity Framework, EF Core, Reflection, Dapper, and AutoMapper on Azure DevOps' CI/CD pipelines
  • Optimized 50+ business rules written in C# Dynamic Linq and evaluated with dynamic objects during runtime

Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer

NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2020 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for consistent delivery of coding best practices on Rate Revisions, ClientView tasks, and over 300 UI validation rules in .NET, VB.net and C#
  • Utilized Agile/Waterfall methodologies to plan and track project progress, ensuring timely delivery of software releases through1
  • Implemented multiple scaled API endpoints with request/response objects for ClientView
  • Collaborated weekly with product and project managers to understand user needs and incorporate business requirements into software development cycles
  • Daily use of queries to help business analysts troubleshoot new project rollouts and verify data is complete through SQL views and Stored Procedures
  • Participated in daily code reviews and provided constructive feedback to improve code quality, maintainability, and efficiency
  • Entrusted with training 4 developers on my team to ensure new hires received adequate exposure to relevant rating projects and workflows

Nationwide Mobile Installation and Management

SPLMAX
Shaker Hts, Ohio
08.2015 - 10.2020
  • Installed and configured professional-grade GPS and tablet solutions in over 5,000 vehicles nationwide, consistently exceeding project targets
  • Led and worked on high intensity, time-sensitive projects ensuring seamless coordination of complex nationwide travel logistics to meet installation deadlines
  • Traveled to an average of four states per month, and responsible for ordering and routing hundreds of pounds of tools and part to ensure installation
  • Conducted field-based pre/post hardware installation quality assurance, maintaining a high standard of performance and functionality across all installations

Sales Associate, Commissioned

MICRO CENTER
Mayfield, Ohio
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Coordinated with walk-in customers to find a full comprehensive solution to their described problem, averaging 3+ sales per hour
  • Formal monthly training in emerging technologies including USB and internet protocols, routers, and single-chip boards such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino
  • Extensive knowledge of 800+ consumer electronics retail peripherals (routers, modems, switches)
  • Dominated Tile tracker selling contest winning $100 October 2017

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
10-2020

Skills

  • Languages: NET, Visual Basic, C#, Java, C, Python, MYSQL, SQLite3,React, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript
  • Envs/Programs: Visual Studio, VSCode, Azure Data Studio, MSSMS 17, Postman, Jaeger, Azure API Portal, Splunk
  • Consistent and thorough ability to determine and design business level requirements with clients
  • Effective communication of code through Discrete Mathematics principles
  • Daily use of Copilot Business Claude agents and other Language models to increase efficiency
  • Daily use of Net Enterprise Level APIs

Timeline

Software Engineer II

AMTRUST FINANCIAL
01.2024 - Current

Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer

NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE
10.2020 - 01.2024

Sales Associate, Commissioned

MICRO CENTER
10.2017 - 09.2018

Nationwide Mobile Installation and Management

SPLMAX
08.2015 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Miami University