Hi, I’m Sander Buruma, a versatile software developer who loves turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code. I enjoy building robust back-end services and efficient data workflows, and I thrive in environments that value collaboration, learning, and practical results. On the personal side, I’m based in Stadskanaal, Netherlands. I’m married for three years and have a son who is about two and a half years old. I balance family life with a passion for coding, learning new technologies, and delivering practical software solutions.

Sander Buruma

Hi, I’m Sander Buruma, a versatile software developer who loves turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code. I enjoy building robust back-end services and efficient data workflows, and I thrive in environments that value collaboration, learning, and practical results. On the personal side, I’m based in Stadskanaal, Netherlands. I’m married for three years and have a son who is about two and a half years old. I balance family life with a passion for coding, learning new technologies, and delivering practical software solutions.

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Hi, I’m Sander Buruma, a versatile software developer who loves turning complex requirements into clean, maintainable code. I enjoy building robust back-end services and efficient data workflows, and I thrive in environments that value collaboration, learning, and practical results.

On the personal side, I’m based in Stadskanaal, Netherlands. I’m married for three years and have a son who is about two and a half years old. I balance family life with a passion for coding, learning new technologies, and delivering practical software solutions.

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Language

Dutch
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Work Experience

Python Developer at CitizenGO
November 1, 2022 - Present
Developed end-to-end Python Selenium tests and automation for the donation platform. Monitored the donation pipeline with SQL, expanded test coverage, and contributed to process improvements. Worked in a fully remote environment and reported insights to management.
Dotnet Developer at AWI BV
May 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Bugfixing in C# on a decades-old legacy codebase with significant code and internal refactoring efforts; improved stability and maintainability.
Python Developer | Database Admin | Data Analyst at Civitas Christiana
February 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Automated donation data input (20 hours/week). Implemented Python data-cleaning scripts, extracted data from legacy websites via Selenium, and implemented a PostCode checker in PHP. Provided general IT support.
Dotnet Developer at HR Organizer - Wageningen
January 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Converted over 100,000+ lines of synchronous .NET code to asynchronous patterns to achieve ~20% latency improvements; performed bug fixes and implemented Angular (TypeScript) features in the UI.
Junior PHP Developer at CodeGorilla
October 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
Bootcamp-style solo project work: proof-of-concept clones of a marketplace to gain hands-on PHP experience.

Education

Medisch Laboratorium Techniek at Noorderpoort College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
MBO Niveau 4 at Zernike College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

MTA 98-361
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet

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