Paul Horn
Principal Engineer Technology and Software @Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Engineer Technology and Software @Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN, US
With 35+ years of technology and software engineering experience, I lead end-to-end management of complex technology solutions, architecting innovative eCommerce, business, and Data Platforms. My expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Python, Databricks, ML, RAG, and predictive analytics drives strategic initiatives that optimize performance and align with business goals.Key Responsibilities- Architect scalable application, integration, and data solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Python for high-performance eCommerce and Data Platforms- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions- Lead exploration of AI Agents and RAG-based systems to enhance functionality and efficiency- Optimize enterprise applications to reduce duplication and simplify connectivity- Partner with third-party providers for seamless, scalable integrations- Design modular, service-oriented architectures for adaptability and maintainability- Provide Tier 4 incident management and maintain technical documentation- Drive decisions on project costs, timelines, and technologies.Key Achievements- Architected business platforms, boosting transaction throughput and cutting maintenance costs- Engineered Data Platforms for Analytics and ML, reducing data processing time for real-time insights- Explored RAG-based AI Agents to improve query resolution- Streamlined third-party integrations, enhancing connectivity- Mentored engineers, increasing team productivity via Azure and Databricks adoption- Authored designs and documentation, shortening delivery cycles.Technologies & Tools- Languages/Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Python, SQL, ML, REST APIs- Domains: eCommerce, Data Platforms, AI, RAG, Predictive Analytics- Tools: Azure, Databricks, DevOps, Git, Eclipse, CI/CD, Azure Web AppsPassionate about innovation, I architect solutions that empower organizations and mentor teams to deliver excellence.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas (TX)
Mini MBA for Technical Professionals, MBA
Central Lakes College
Associates, Math Science
University of Minnesota
Unix Systems, C/C++ Certificate Program, Unix Systems, C/C++ Certificate Program
NEI College
Associates in Technology, Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT PAUL HORN
Proficient in tasks including data engineering, machine learning and AI, application architecture and development; server, and hosting environment; relational and non-relational databases; how to interact with APIs and the external world; and user interface and user experience.Owner of Paul Horn Enterprises LLC - Solutions Architecture and Software Engineering ConsultingGoal: Challenge me! I thrive in a leadership role involving data engineering, solutions architecture, analysis and research, technical designs, assembly, and deployment of complex software applications using solutions such as Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Azure Cloud, relational databases, Databricks/Spark/Python, and many other technologies. I favor modular designs over old school monolithic architectures.I love to wear many hats, think in innovative ways, generate ideas, and act on those ideas without the need for a lot of guidance and structure. I have developed strong natural intelligence from years of experience on diverse projects. I also find great importance in emotional intelligence for teams to work together harmoniously and to thrive. I\'m always extremely productive and know how to get work done.Mentored developers of large corporations to help them transition to modern technologies such as the Spring Framework to replace heavyweight solutions and monolithic architectures. Excel in defining development processes, platforms, architecture, tools, frameworks, and assembling teams, as well as conducting code reviews to improve team members\' coding skills and to ensure standardization and quality.20+ years of experience across technologies such as Java, HTML Responsive Web Applications, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Web, Spring Data, Spring JPA, Spring Security, etc.), Eclipse / Spring Tool Suite, unit testing, JQuery, Bootstrap, REST, Thymeleaf, Azure Cloud, ADF, Databricks, Spark, Python, and countless other technologies!I love the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and motorcycles, and dream of combining these passions with my technical skills.
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