Summary
Dominik Horn is a seasoned Applied Scientist II at AWS, with a decade of experience solving challenging computer science problems and a current focus on database systems. Based in the Greater Munich area, he combines hands-on software engineering with data-management expertise developed through roles at BMW Group and extensive academic training. His education stands out for pursuing elite Software Engineering MSc programs across Technical University of Munich, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and University of Augsburg, following a Bachelor’s in Computer Science with distinction from TU Munich. He has demonstrated international breadth, including a Visiting Student stint at MIT in 2022, and early-career engagements as a working student and intern at BMW Group, Itestra, Telefónica Germany, and more. He contributes to the AWS ecosystem on GitHub, reflecting a commitment to cloud-native database and data-platform innovation. Dominik blends rigorous theoretical grounding with practical production experience, translating challenging research problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering - Elite Graduate Program, Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering - Elite Graduate Program at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering - Elite Graduate Program, Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering - Elite Graduate Program at Technical University of Munich
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (A-levels), 1,3, Higher Education Entrance Qualification (A-levels), 1,3 at Gymnasium Olching
Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering - Elite Graduate Program, Master of Science - MS, Software Engineering - Elite Graduate Program at University of Augsburg