Marcus Sampson

At Thredd, I led the project team responsible for rewriting and modernising their reporting solution. Under my leadership, we transformed slow-running, legacy SQL stored procedures into a suite of concise .NET microservices, significantly enhancing performance, scalability, and observability. I spearheaded production releases, facilitated sprint ceremonies, and played a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and technology stack. Additionally, I mastered new technologies such as Jenkins and Octopus for pipeline building, Kubernetes for managing infrastructure, and transitioned our processes to AWS, ensuring a smooth and efficient adoption of these tools.

During my tenure with Staff Absence Management, I advanced my skills in C# and .NET Core, taking ownership of significant system components and playing a crucial role in its architectural design. I was instrumental in delivering greenfield projects, with many of my ideas being incorporated into the final software. Additionally, I automated builds and releases using Azure DevOps and mentored junior developers through paired programming sessions. I also deepened my understanding of the Agile process by helping the company effectively implement Scrum and its associated ceremonies, ensuring smoother project execution and team collaboration.

At Amtrust International, my primary focus was developing .NET Core microservices to enhance their main .NET Framework ASP Webform application. I gained valuable experience in ASP.NET MVC, using Bootstrap and JavaScript for front-end development, as well as working with Entity Framework, DevOps, and Git. As a member of an Agile team following Scrum methodology, I honed my skills in estimation, collaboration, and reflection. Additionally, I consistently utilized ‘red/green’ Test Driven Development, building extensive suites of unit tests with NUnit to ensure code reliability and maintainability.