Jason Turpin
About Jason Turpin
Jason Turpin is a Senior Developer/Designer with extensive experience in the insurance and financial brokerage industries. He has a background in Actuarial Science and has worked on significant projects, including upgrading an international reinsurance administration system.
Work at Protective Life
Jason Turpin has served as a Senior Developer/Designer at Protective Life since 2011. In this role, he focuses on core system development, specifically in imaging and workflow systems. He leads projects utilizing .Net Core web API and Angular/Typescript for user interface development. His extensive experience in the insurance and financial brokerage industries informs his approach to technology selection, emphasizing system requirements over fixed patterns.
Education and Expertise
Jason Turpin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from Maryville University of Saint Louis, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation in mathematics, which he applies in his professional work. He has developed expertise in rapid prototyping and agile methodologies, enhancing development processes throughout his career.
Background
Before joining Protective Life, Jason worked at Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated as a Senior Web Analyst from 1999 to 2011. During his 12 years there, he played a key role in upgrading an international reinsurance administration system from VB6 to .Net 3, collaborating with a team of four developers over two years. Additionally, he served as Adjunct Faculty at Maryville University from 1997 to 1999.
Achievements in Development
Throughout his career, Jason Turpin has demonstrated significant contributions to software development in the insurance sector. His involvement in the upgrade of a major reinsurance administration system reflects his capability in managing complex projects. He advocates for technology choices based on specific system requirements, showcasing his commitment to effective development practices.
Programming Journey
Jason began programming at a young age, starting with the TI-99/4A and Extended Basic. This early interest in technology laid the groundwork for his future career in software development. His long-standing engagement with programming has allowed him to build a diverse skill set tailored to the needs of the insurance and financial brokerage industries.