Max van Anen
React, Java, AWS Expert
Enterprise Experience
20+ years building scalable solutions for Fortune 500 companies
European Time Zone
Netherlands-based (CET/CEST) for seamless collaboration
Quality Focused
Reliable delivery with strong communication and transparency
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Enterprise Software Engineering Services
20+ years experience building enterprise-grade solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Technical expertise you can trust - transparent pricing and clear communication.
Technical Expertise & Skills
Direct contractor with 20+ years of hands-on experience serving Fortune 500 companies. Specializing in React, Java, Kotlin, AWS, GraphQL, and Kubernetes.
Core Technologies
Expertise Areas
Frontend Engineering
React, TypeScript, Next.js with performance optimization focus
Technologies:
Key Capabilities:
- Single Page Applications
- Progressive Web Apps
- Mobile-First Design
- Performance Optimization
Backend Engineering
Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot with enterprise architecture focus
Technologies:
Key Capabilities:
- Enterprise Architecture
- API Design
- Database Optimization
- Message Queues
Technical Consulting
AWS cloud migration and infrastructure as code
Technologies:
Key Capabilities:
- Cloud Migration
- Serverless Architecture
- Cost Optimization
- CI/CD Pipelines
Technical Leadership
Team guidance and architecture decision-making
Technologies:
Key Capabilities:
- Team Development
- Architecture Reviews
- Best Practices
- Knowledge Transfer
Client Portfolio
20+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies across various industries. Direct contractor delivering enterprise-scale solutions.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Senior Software Engineer
Contract
Technologies Used:

APM Terminals
Full Stack Developer
Contract
Technologies Used:

ING Nederland
Senior Developer
Contract
Technologies Used:

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Software Developer
Contract
Technologies Used:

Nationale Nederlanden
Senior Developer
Contract
Technologies Used:
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Client Testimonials
What enterprise teams and technical leaders say about working with me. Real feedback from real projects.
"Max is able to quickly empathize with a situation and translate business requirements into a technically appropriate solution."
Erik Peschier
Freelance Full Stack Developer
Independent Consultant"I recommend Max as a very good Java developer, team-player and engaged to respect delivery constraints."
Bassam Sater
Project Management Expert
Senior Project Manager"With his knowledge of JAVA/J2EE development skills, Max will be an asset to any organization he works for."
Bert Kraaikamp
CEO
Sytac"Max is a real team player who is up for a joke, and is also a true professional."
Edwin Witlox
Technical Outsource Manager
Technical Leadership"Max is technically very skilled in both Java and .NET development... he always fulfilled his promises."
Rakesh A. Gogar
Project Manager
Project ManagementLet's Build Something Great Together
Netherlands-based freelance software engineer (CET/CEST). Direct contractor with 20+ years experience serving Fortune 500 companies.
Get in Touch
Get in touch directly
max@maxzilla.nl
Professional network
linkedin.com/in/max-van-anen-057b411
Phone
Direct consultation
Available on request
Location & Contact
Service Options
Technical Consultation
30 minutes
Architecture review, technology decisions, and project scoping
Development Sprint
1-2 weeks
Rapid prototyping, MVP development, or feature implementation
Long-term Partnership
3+ months
Ongoing development, maintenance, and technical leadership
KvK: 27285541 | Fluent in Dutch (native) and English | Typically respond within 24 hours