Summary
Jan-jasper Van Der Linde is a seasoned software engineer with over two decades of experience specializing in Microsoft technologies, particularly .NET and SQL Server, and eleven years of focused professional experience across senior and architect roles. He has a strong track record modernizing legacy systems, migrating applications to cloud platforms like AWS, and promoting TDD, SOLID design, and microservices architecture on teams at companies including Shell, Royal FloraHolland, and Topicus. Comfortable across the stack, he pairs hands-on C# and SSIS/ETL expertise with architecture and coaching responsibilities, having led modular platform designs and developer training initiatives. His background in statistics and affinity for R suggests a data-minded approach to engineering problems beyond typical .NET stacks. Outside of software he’s an active sailing instructor and long-time volunteer trainer, reflecting leadership, patience, and an aptitude for mentoring. Based in the Netherlands, he combines deep legacy-system knowledge with modern engineering practices to help teams deliver robust, testable solutions.
11 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Open Universiteit
Marnix College Ede
mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering at Delft University of Technology