Sander Gols
About Sander Gols
Sander Gols is a Senior Software Engineer at TomTom with over 7 years of experience, specializing in Android development using Java and PHP.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer
Sander Gols has been serving as a Senior Software Engineer at TomTom since 2016. With over 7 years in this senior role, he works primarily in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. His responsibilities include backend development using Java, contributing to the company's innovative location technology solutions.
Professional Experience at TomTom
Sander Gols has a long tenure at TomTom, having started as a Junior Software Engineer in 2011. Over the years, he advanced through various roles, including Software Engineer from 2012 to 2016, before becoming a Senior Software Engineer in 2016. His work at TomTom involves extensive backend development and Android Development, particularly focusing on Java.
Previous Experience at NC-websites and TNT Post
Before joining TomTom, Sander Gols worked at NC-websites as a Software Developer from 2008 to 2012 in Winschoten. Concurrently, he also worked at TNT Post as a Mailman from 2007 to 2012. These roles provided him diverse experiences and foundational skills in the IT sector and customer service.
Education Background in Information Technology
Sander Gols studied Information Technology at Hanzehogeschool Groningen, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, he attended Noorderpoort College, where he studied Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, achieving an ICT-beheerder degree in 2008 and a Medewerker beheer ICT degree in 2007. These academic qualifications laid the groundwork for his professional expertise in software development.
Specialization in Android Development and Java
Specializing in Android Development, Sander Gols has a focus on Java and PHP. He developed the Speed Cameras Android app using Java, showcasing his skills in mobile application development. His extensive experience with Java, especially in backend development, is a significant part of his professional portfolio.