Summary
Michael Dykema is a Senior Software Developer with five years of hands-on experience building reliable full-stack systems, currently at Auto-Owners Insurance after progressing from Software Developer to senior role. He brings solid expertise in C#, SQL, JavaScript, WCF, MVC, Selenium, and MongoDB, and has a track record of designing microservices, automating end-of-month processes, and creating test-driven APIs and scheduling algorithms. A disciplined problem-solver with a 3.95 CS degree from Grand Valley State University and prior work in test engineering, he bridges quality automation and production development to reduce risk and accelerate delivery. Outside of work he’s a creative, approachable teammate who channels curiosity into competitive disc golf, fearless goaltending, and baking a signature blackberry tart for family gatherings. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he enjoys swapping travel stories and seeks destinations that rival Glacier National Park.
5 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.95 GPA, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, 3.95 GPA at Grand Valley State University
Northern High School