Tyson Lance
Full-Stack Developer
I build websites that look great and work smoothly.
About Me
I'm a developer who loves learning new things and solving problems. I enjoy creating websites that are both attractive and user-friendly. When I'm not coding, you can find me at the gym, on the golf course, reading, building things with my 3D printer, or exploring new hobbies.
Resume
Education
Michigan State University, College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Graduation Date: December 2023
Application Developer I
Frankenmuth Insurance
Spring 2024 - Current
Frankenmuth, MI
- Support numerous .NET Framework applications used by hundreds of internal employees and thousands of external policyholders, streamlining user access to critical insurance data
- Expanding my knowledge of the .NET Framework infrastructure by developing and deploying a variety of internal and external applications using .NET Framework MVC, Web Forms, WCF Services, and Class Libraries that all integrate with a SQL Server backend hosted on IIS
- Created a real-time server status monitoring app with .NET Web Forms enabling employees to track server health and proactively address downtime or performance issues
.NET FrameworkMVCWeb FormsWCF ServicesSQL ServerIIS
Full-Stack Software Engineer
MSU Capstone Experience
Fall 2023
East Lansing, MI
- Developed a web app for monitoring EDI transactional data for our sponsor, Stryker, utilizing Flask for the backend, HTML and CSS for the frontend, and SQL Server for the backend
- Collaborated with teammates and sponsors in weekly meetings to refine the app's features, ensure alignment with client needs, and complete a fully functional application in 10 weeks
- Implemented a GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline to deploy our project to Azure Cloud Services ensuring that our clients were able to always use and test the most up-to-date version
FlaskHTMLCSSSQL ServerGitHub ActionsAzure Cloud Services
Software Engineering Intern
Rocket Mortgage
Summer 2023
Detroit, MI
- Developed new external features for the Default Loan Servicing department using .NET, contributing to the applications that support users with defaulting loans
- Learned and used DevOps tools such as CircleCI for automated testing and deployment, Postman for testing APIs, and Hal for code deployment
- Collaborated in daily stand-ups as part of an agile team, gaining a deeper understanding of software lifecycle management and iterative development
.NETCircleCIPostmanHalAgile
Software Engineering Intern
BAE Industries
Summer 2022
Auburn Hills, MI
- Transferred a PostgreSQL database that houses all plant floor data to a MySQL database by writing a Python script in order to maintain and migrate all of the keys, constraints, data types, and critical data
- Learned Django to revamp and refactor the internal web application by updating it to support the new MySQL database
PythonPostgreSQLMySQLDjango
Tutor
Personal Tutor
Fall 2020 – Winter 2022
East Lansing, MI
- Tutored other college students in Python by teaching problem-solving skills to approach complex coding challenges by using real-world examples, breaking down large problems, and reinforcing core concepts
- Enhanced my ability to communicate complex problems effectively, while reinforcing my own coding knowledge and building a solid foundation for future development
PythonTeachingProblem-solvingCommunication