Summary
Robert Van Alphen is a freelance full-stack software engineer with a decade of experience delivering Java-focused backend and cloud-native solutions from Utrecht, Netherlands. He has tackled a broad spectrum of projects—from DevOps and microservices at Kramp Hub (Kubernetes on GCP, protobuf+gRPC, Java 17) to Kotlin/Golang backends at Bol, including GraphQL adoption and bot-traffic mitigation. Notably, he led a downtime-free migration of 25 years of data to Google Cloud Spanner and built a custom SQL-based search solution to replace Elastic, showcasing his ability to architect complex data transformations without disrupting users. He also contributes to team growth, participating in interviews and mentoring new engineers during his Kramp Hub tenure. A pragmatic, results-driven professional, Robert holds a BSc in Informatica from Utrecht University and delivers scalable, maintainable software across freelance engagements.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
vwo, Natuur en Gezondheid, vwo, Natuur en Gezondheid at Berlage lyceum amsterdam
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Informatica (Software engineering) / Hogere opleiding Software engineer, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Informatica (Software engineering) / Hogere opleiding Software engineer at Universiteit Utrecht
Dutch, English