Tyler White

Associate Software Developer II • Founder / Lead Engineer (Symon Rental)

Full-stack
Next.js + React
TypeScript
AWS (Lambda, API GW, RDS, S3)
Prisma + Postgres
UI polish

Education

Michigan State University — East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science • Minor in Japanese Language • GPA: 3.7/4.0

Aug 2017 — May 2023

Experience

Auto-Owners Insurance

Associate Software Developer IILansing, MI

Jan 2025 — Present

  • Build and maintain full-stack web applications using React (JSX) on the frontend and Java on the backend.
  • Perform report migrations and assist with data conversion projects for internal departments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
  • Write, update, and debug COBOL programs on mainframe systems to ensure business continuity.

Symon Rental

Founder / Lead Software EngineerWyandotte, MI

Apr 2025 — Present

  • Build and maintain a production multi-tenant rental SaaS platform supporting rental operations for multiple businesses.
  • Developed a full-stack admin dashboard using Next.js, TypeScript, React, Prisma, and Material UI.
  • Implemented a serverless AWS backend with Lambda, API Gateway, RDS (PostgreSQL), S3, and CloudFront.
  • Designed scalable relational data models with multi-business access control and safe cascading deletes.
  • Integrated AWS Cognito for authentication and Stripe for payments and billing workflows.

General Motors

Software EngineerWarren, MI

Jun 2023 — Aug 2024

  • Managed and enhanced Angular and .NET web applications supporting analytics across ~27 GM manufacturing facilities.
  • Built a templated React-based platform to accelerate delivery of new internal websites.
  • Integrated backend APIs, SQL Server (SSMS), and stored procedures to improve data access and performance.
  • Implemented CI workflows using GitHub Actions and supported enterprise ETL pipelines with Oracle SQL.

Skills

Technical

Python (Advanced) • C++ (Advanced) • React (Advanced) • Angular (Proficient) • Oracle (Proficient) • SQL Server Management Studio (Proficient) • .NET (Intermediate) • Azure (Intermediate) • JavaScript (Intermediate) • C (Intermediate) • Java (Intermediate)

Language

English (Native) • Japanese (Conversational, JLPT N3 equivalent)

Projects & Activities

  • Personal Portfolio Website — Developed a full-stack site using Flask and Python, deployed on Google Cloud.
  • White's Auto Glass & Trim Business Website — Built and managed a responsive business website to improve online presence and SEO.
  • Japan Center for Michigan Universities — Fall 2022 study abroad program focused on Japanese language.