Thomas Bunch
About Thomas Bunch
Thomas Bunch is a Frontend Developer currently employed at Brillio in Chicago, Illinois. He has a background in SEO and digital marketing, with experience at several companies, including Datalogics and Havas Media Group, and holds degrees in Journalism from Bradley University and Moraine Valley Community College.
Work at Brillio
Thomas Bunch has been employed at Brillio as a Frontend Developer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing client site performance through the use of optimization tools such as Google Optimize and Adobe Target. His work involves implementing best practices in frontend development to ensure a seamless user experience.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing and SEO
Prior to his current position, Thomas worked at Datalogics as a Web Developer and Digital Marketing Strategist from 2020 to 2021. He also served as an SEO Specialist at Datalogics from 2018 to 2020 and as an SEO Analyst at Havas Media Group from 2017 to 2018. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in search engine optimization and digital marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Bunch holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Bradley University, which he attended from 2013 to 2015. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in Journalism from Moraine Valley Community College, studying there from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he has completed studies at Fullstack Academy, where he developed proficiency in various technologies including JavaScript, Node/Express, Git, GitHub, HTML5, CSS3, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, and Sequelize.
Background in Communications
Thomas began his career in communications, working as a Communications Specialist at SpiralTech Superior Dental Implants from 2015 to 2016. He later transitioned to digital marketing roles, including a position as a Digital Marketing Specialist at Baltic Networks from 2016 to 2017. This background has provided him with a strong foundation in both communication and marketing strategies.
Self-Taught Development Skills
During the COVID lockdowns, Thomas took the initiative to self-teach fullstack development, expanding his skill set beyond SEO and analytics. He has also shown a commitment to open-source development by actively contributing to projects on GitHub, indicating his dedication to collaboration and continuous learning in the tech field.