Dino Horn
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Accomplished Senior Software Engineer and entrepreneur with extensive experience leading the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions. A trusted team leader with a proven ability to manage projects, mentor high-performing teams, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to meet ambitious deadlines. Passionate about leveraging modern technologies like Next.js, React, and Node.js to drive productivity and growth.
Experience
Systems Engineer, AI Lead
AutoZone
02/2021 – Present
Memphis, TN
- ▸Leading AI initiatives and implementing machine learning solutions to optimize business processes
- ▸Architecting scalable systems to support enterprise-wide AI/ML deployments
- ▸Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement AI-driven improvements
Sr. Software Engineer
SnapIT
07/2021 – 12/2021
Overland Park, KS
- ▸Provided technical mentorship to engineering teams, improving development workflows and coding practices
- ▸Assisted in establishing and enforcing coding standards to enhance code quality and team efficiency
Sr. Software Engineer
Enlightened Hire
01/2020 – 06/2021
Overland Park, KS
- ▸Developed a full-stack Single Page Application (SPA) from the ground up using a modern JavaScript stack including Next.js, React, and Node.js
- ▸Implemented secure user authentication with NextAuth.js and designed RESTful APIs to connect with a MongoDB Atlas database
Sr. Software Developer, Frontend Team Lead
Walsworth Publishing
03/2013 – 10/2020
Overland Park, KS
- ▸Led frontend development for a flagship yearbook design platform, a complex AngularJS application suite used by schools nationwide to create, manage, and submit yearbooks for publication
- ▸UI development utilizing expert knowledge of AngularJS, creating several SPA applications
- ▸Utilized Magento software in development and change requests on existing shopping carts
- ▸Worked with cross-functional teams to translate initial designs and concepts into fully functional applications
Sr. Web Developer & Oracle Consultant
EBS LLC
03/1999 – 02/2013
Lenexa, KS
- ▸Spearheaded the complete project lifecycle for numerous clients, from initial requirements gathering and design through to development, deployment, and support
- ▸Selected Projects: Burns & McDonnell, Scottrade, Travelport, JE Dunn, Verigy, British Columbia Attorney General and Pension Corp, City of Kansas City and Kansas City PD
- ▸Designed and implemented comprehensive project plans, business analysis fundamentals and functional requirements in line with client needs and best practice principles
- ▸Fostered client relationships to gather requirements, elicit feedback, and provide detailed guidance throughout the iterative development process
Technical Skills
Front-End
Back-End
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
Design
Education
Computer Science & GIS
Northwest Missouri State University
1993-1997
Maryville, MO
Athletics: Div. II Baseball
Associate of Arts
Maple Woods, Longview Community College
1991-1993
Lee's Summit, MO
Athletics: JC Div. II Baseball