Fred Phillips
About Fred Phillips
Fred Phillips is an Engineering Manager at BenchSci, where he enhances data quality and deployment frequency through automation and best practices. He previously held engineering roles at Bloomberg LP and The University of Edinburgh, and he has a background in Physics from The University of Edinburgh.
Current Role at BenchSci
Fred Phillips serves as the Engineering Manager at BenchSci, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has embedded experts within teams to provide guidance and implement testing best practices, which has enhanced data quality across the organization. He has also facilitated a twofold increase in data deployment frequency by enhancing automation, augmenting test coverage, and optimizing company-wide data pipelines. Additionally, he established the Data Platform team, strategically assembling a distributed group of skilled software and data engineers.
Previous Experience at Bloomberg LP
Prior to his current role, Fred Phillips worked at Bloomberg LP for a total of eight years. He began as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2020, before advancing to the position of Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Bloomberg was based in London, England, where he contributed to various engineering initiatives and team leadership.
Early Career at The University of Edinburgh
Fred Phillips began his career as a Software Engineer at The University of Edinburgh, where he worked for one year from 2013 to 2014. This role laid the foundation for his future endeavors in software engineering and management, providing him with essential skills and experience in the field.
Educational Background in Physics
Fred Phillips studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Master of Physics (MPhys) degree. This academic background has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems, which are valuable in his engineering roles.
Mentorship and Leadership Development
At BenchSci, Fred Phillips has successfully mentored high-performing individuals, guiding them to promotions and leadership roles. His commitment to developing talent within the organization reflects his dedication to fostering a strong engineering culture and enhancing team capabilities.