Tom Waddington
About Tom Waddington
Tom Waddington serves as the Head of Product Engineering at Banked, where he has worked since 2019. He has over ten years of experience in software development, particularly with Ruby on Rails, and has held various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at Banked
Tom Waddington serves as the Head of Product Engineering at Banked, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees product development and engineering initiatives, contributing to the company's technological advancements. His leadership in product engineering is pivotal in shaping the company's offerings in the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Tom Waddington has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was a Senior Ruby Engineer at Marks and Spencer for five months in 2019 and a Contract Ruby on Rails Engineer at FreeAgent from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes positions at BCG Digital Ventures, Soho House & Co, and Assured Digital Group, where he focused on backend development and API design.
Co-Founder of Cut Out + Keep
In addition to his role at Banked, Tom Waddington is a co-founder of Cut Out + Keep, a platform he has been involved with since 2006. This venture highlights his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to fostering creative communities online.
Education and Technical Skills
Tom Waddington earned a Bachelor of Science in Internet Computer Science from the University of St Andrews, studying from 2004 to 2008. He possesses expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML, and CSS, and has over ten years of experience coding with Ruby on Rails. His technical skills extend to deploying applications using Google Cloud, AWS, and Heroku, as well as utilizing devops tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and Docker.
API Design and Development Experience
Tom has extensive experience in API design and development, having worked with teams to produce and validate API designs using Swagger, JSON-API, and JSON-HAL. This experience underscores his proficiency in creating robust and scalable software solutions.