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Micahel Kinder

@micahelkinder

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Data Engineer specializing in Python, SQL, ETL, and AI model evaluation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can build and optimize scalable data pipelines, develop reliable APIs, and apply prompt engineering and structured model evaluation to improve AI outputs within collaborative, growth-focused teams.

I am a driven Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python, SQL, ETL workflows, and backend API development, experienced in building production-ready data pipelines, optimizing queries, and ensuring data quality for high-volume systems.

I am transitioning into AI model evaluation and prompt engineering, leveraging hands-on experience with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and structured testing to improve model accuracy, reduce bias, and refine outputs through iterative prompt design and evaluation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer – Back End

Current

Zaner-Bloser

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Designed and implemented SQL stored procedures and mid-tier REST APIs in C#/.NET for high-volume production databases, improving data retrieval and reporting performance.

C++.NET SQL Server Stored Procedures REST APIs ETL API Development

Web Application Developer

Old Republic Title Insurance

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Developed backend data services and .NET Core RESTful APIs to enable secure, efficient data retrieval and processing for Angular front-end and reporting systems.

.NET Core C++REST APIs SQL Backend Services Data Integration Security Reporting

Web Application Developer

Clark Schaeffer Hackett

Feb 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Built a full data backend application in .NET 8/C# with MS SQL Server, designing schemas, stored procedures, and optimized mid-tier processing for high-performance data handling.

.NET 8+C++MS SQL Server Database Design Stored Procedures Data Processing Encryption Performance Optimization

Web Application Developer

Earnin

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 months)

Refactored and improved unit tests to increase software reliability and maintainability across backend services.

Unit Testing xUnit C++Refactoring CI CD

Web Application Developer

Clinmunications

Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 (3 months)

Developed patient reminder applications and established development standards using Visual Studio, WebForms, and MS SQL Server to support clinical workflows.

Visual Studio HTML CSS jQuery MS SQL Server Backend Development Standards Maintenance

Web Application Developer

Clarke Power Services

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019 (5 months)

Designed and implemented a fleet vehicle maintenance scheduling application with full MS SQL Server database architecture and optimized data processing layers for production use.

MS SQL Server Database Design Stored Procedures Application Development Scheduling Query Optimization

Dot Net Developer

R&L Carriers

Jan 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 10 months)

Sole developer for a sensitive driver paperwork application, implementing secure data storage, access controls, and processing workflows while supporting scheduling and tracking systems.

C++.NET Data Security Database Design Scheduling Query Optimization Reporting Application Support

AI Prompting & Evaluation

Personal Projects

Designed and iterated prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, evaluated outputs for accuracy, bias, and safety, and maintained a portfolio of prompt experiments and API-backed demos.