Michael Horowitz
About Michael Horowitz
Michael Horowitz is a Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and programming language design. He has worked at various organizations, including Google and Etsy, and holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at IUNU
Michael Horowitz serves as a Staff Software Engineer at IUNU, where he has been employed since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to the development of innovative solutions. His focus includes programming language design and the implementation of efficient software architectures.
Previous Experience at Ning
Prior to his current position, Michael worked at Ning as a Software Engineer for a duration of 10 months from 2009 to 2010. During this time, he contributed to the development of web-based applications, enhancing his skills in software development and engineering practices.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Michael has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He held the position of Principal Software Engineer at RoBotany™ from 2018 to 2022, where he focused on software solutions in the agricultural technology sector. Before that, he worked at Google as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018, and at Etsy as a Staff Software Engineer from 2010 to 2016.
Education and Academic Credentials
Michael Horowitz earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, where he developed a strong foundation in computer science. He also holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he completed in 1978. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester in 1977.
Expertise in Software Development
Michael specializes in programming language design and has expertise in algorithm development and software architectures. His work emphasizes API design, automated testing, risk analysis, and conducting blameless postmortems. He is also experienced in mentoring and teaching within the software engineering field.