Mike Swierenga
About Mike Swierenga
Mike Swierenga is a Senior Software Engineer currently employed at Kong Inc. He has a diverse background in software engineering and management, with previous roles at Tome, Xyla, and Ace Hardware.
Work at Kong
Mike Swierenga currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Kong Inc., where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging his technical expertise to support the company's objectives. His tenure at Kong has allowed him to engage in various projects that align with the company's focus on cloud-native technologies and API management.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, Mike Swierenga worked at Tome as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in Royal Oak, Michigan. He then transitioned to Xyla, where he served as a Software Engineer for one year from 2019 to 2020, also in Royal Oak. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as an Assistant Manager at Ace Hardware from 2008 to 2012 in the Phoenix, Arizona Area. Additionally, he completed a Software Engineer Internship at GHSP from 2015 to 2016 in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Education and Expertise
Mike Swierenga studied Computer Science at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2013 to 2016. He also pursued Dutch environmental studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) in 2012 for 11 months. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in software engineering, equipping him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his field.
Career Development
Mike Swierenga's career development reflects a progression from management roles to technical positions in software engineering. His experience at Ace Hardware as an Assistant Manager provided him with leadership skills, which he later applied in his engineering roles. His internships and subsequent positions in software engineering have allowed him to build a robust skill set in software development, contributing to his effectiveness in his current role at Kong.