Summary
Sam Kleist is a Senior Software Development Engineer with 11 years of professional experience, currently leading engineering efforts at CloudFit Software and specializing in .NET/C#, SQL, and cloud-native architectures. He has led redesign and cloud migration projects for Microsoft FastTrack, scoped requirements with stakeholders, and guided teams through scalable, reliable payment and CRM systems. Sam blends full-stack expertise—React, Node.js, AWS and Azure—with strong DevOps and release management skills, enabling frequent, secure deployments. He has a track record of inventing practical solutions in machine vision and 3D virtual tours, including firmware-level camera improvements and ML automation to speed production. A collaborative mentor who runs internal engineering sessions and supports junior engineers, he pairs fast independent learning with a passion for technology that improves people’s lives. Based in Durham, NC, he holds a Computer Engineering degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Hopkins High school
University of Minnesota Twin Cities