Tom L
About Tom L
Tom L is a Software Engineer currently working at Arup and NowHere Media in Berlin, Germany.
Current Position at Arup
Tom L currently holds a position as a Software Engineer at Arup, a global design and consulting firm. He has been working at this role since 2019. Based in the Berlin Area, Germany, Tom's contributions at Arup involve creating and implementing software solutions. His role underscores his robust background in software engineering and his capacity to thrive in demanding, dynamic environments.
Freelance Developer at NowHere Media
Since 2020, Tom L has also been working as a Freelance Developer for NowHere Media in Berlin, Germany. Among his notable projects at NowHere Media, Tom designed and implemented a web-app that facilitates crowd-sourcing audio recordings for the endangered Kusunda language. This web-app is part of the VR documentary series 'Speak To Awaken,' which uses collected audio data to train a machine learning model for voice recognition. His work in this area highlights his skills in both web development and interactive component design for VR environments.
Education and Expertise
Tom L has an extensive educational background, with a Master's degree in Geodesy and Geoinformation Science from the Technische Universität Berlin, achieved from 2016 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences with Honours from the University of Newcastle, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. These qualifications provide him with a solid foundation in geosciences and data analysis, complementing his software engineering skills.
Previous Positions
Before his current roles, Tom L accumulated diverse industry experience. From 2017 to 2019, he worked as a Technical Support Working Student at ad2games in the Berlin Area. Prior to that, he served as a Junior Town Planner at Highlight Consulting in Wagstaffe, NSW, from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he was an Audio Visual Technical Officer at the University of Technology, Sydney, from 2012 to 2013. These roles have contributed to his broad skill set across technical support, planning, and audio-visual technical services.
Personal Projects and Interests
Outside of his professional roles, Tom L is actively engaged in personal projects. His interests include music production and creating websites for friends. These activities demonstrate his enthusiasm for technology and creativity, as well as his commitment to continuous learning and skill development.