Lee Vanderlaan
Senior Java Software Engineer
JENISON,MI
Summary
Senior Java software engineer with 30+ years of experience developing and supporting enterprise applications throughout the full software development lifecycle. Experienced in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful services, Hibernate/JPA, relational databases and AWS cloud technologies. Strong background in application modernization, performance optimization, microservices and highly available mission-critical systems. Experienced in mentoring developers and collaborating across technical and business teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Java Developer
Baudville Brands
09.2020 - 09.2026
- Developed and maintained enterprise Java applications and backend services using Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, REST APIs and relational databases for an employee recognition and rewards platform.
- Reviewed code using GitHub/Git and collaborated with the development team to resolve defects, execute test scenarios and prepare releases for deployment.
- Improved application performance and workflow efficiency through proactive analysis, optimization and defect resolution.
- Received individual recognition for contributions and work performed.
- Onboarded peer developers and assisted with development environment setup and application knowledge transfer.
- Collaborated with development team members to design solutions based on evolving business and client requirements.
- Worked with AWS SDK and cloud technologies, including infrastructure configuration using Terraform.
- Designed and developed microservice and AWS Lambda architectures to support modernization and migration of existing systems.
Senior Software Engineer
Gordon Food Service
11.1998 - 04.2020
- Designed and developed a mission critical POD mobile device delivery application in Embedded Visual C++ for delivery drivers. Main purpose was to enhance the driver's ability to deliver product through scanning and maintaining inventory on the fleet vehicle using a mobile device and onboard computer.
- Participated in designing and developing an ultra mission critical routing system client/server application in Java and Eclipse RCP to allow transportation managers the ability to maintain and balance delivery routes across the company.
- Configured and maintained a fleet maintenance software package application responsible for maintaining all fleet equipment in the company.
- Reviewed code using Fisheye and Bitbucket/Git and worked with development teams to correct problems, run test scenarios and prepare for deployment.
- Improved system performance of critical applications using JProfiler & JMeter for analysis, making proactive adjustments and resolving bugs.
- Received individual awards and team awards in recognition of work performed.
- Trained and mentored associate developers and engineers, teaching skills in software development and working to improve overall team performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
- Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
- Estimated work hours in Jira tasks and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
Software Developer
Pyramid Solutions Inc.
09.1994 - 10.1998
- Designed and developed a Side Impact Air Bag Tracking System, using Visual Basic, for a major auto manufacturing environment.
- Designed and developed a PLC Interface for Windows NT, using Visual Basic, to replace an existing DOS application for a major auto manufacturing environment.
- Setup Windows NT Workstation & Server operating systems. Installed and configured server and client applications on Windows 95 & NT systems.
- Developed, executed and maintained a Quality Test Plan for two PLC drivers (Allen-Bradley and GE Fanuc) for a Windows based Development System that operated an MMI engine.
- Worked on several other projects and systems as an associate systems engineer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering With Electrical Concentration
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI 08.1988 - 05.1993
Skills
Java
Spring Boot / Spring Framework
Hibernate / JPA
REST APIs
SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server
AWS, AWS Lambda, Microservices
Terraform
Git / GitHub / Bitbucket
Jira / Scrum
JMeter / JProfiler
Timeline
Senior Java Developer
Baudville Brands
09.2020 - 09.2026
Senior Software Engineer
Gordon Food Service
11.1998 - 04.2020
Software Developer
Pyramid Solutions Inc.
09.1994 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Engineering With Electrical Concentration
Calvin University
08.1988 - 05.1993
Community
- Participated in National Down Syndrome Society charity event
- Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity
- Volunteered with Grand Rapids Dream Center
- Volunteered with Streams of Hope food panty
- Participated with Gazelle Sports run club
- Participated with audio and video team at a local church