Summary
Tom Eekman is a seasoned Java software developer with over a decade of experience building backend services and rich web front-ends, currently focused on Java 8, Spring, JPA/Hibernate and AngularJS. He routinely ships containerized applications and has operated a six-node Linux cluster since 2015, giving him practical ops experience beyond typical developer roles. His toolbox spans databases (Postgres, MongoDB), CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven), testing (Mockito, Jasmine, Protractor) and logging with the ELK stack, while he explores cloud orchestration like Docker Swarm and Kubernetes through POCs. Comfortable in both legacy Java EE ecosystems and modern microservice patterns, he pairs TDD and DDD practices with hands-on troubleshooting across Linux, networking and deployment. Based in the Antwerp area, he holds Sun Java certifications and a long track record of consulting for enterprises in publishing, utilities and government.
10 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor, Applied Computer Science, Bachelor, Applied Computer Science at Hogeschool Antwerpen