Jon Thompson
About Jon Thompson
Jon Thompson is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at the Broad Institute, where he has worked since 2007. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Kent and has previous experience at Dell Perot Systems, iBasis, and Logica.
Work at Broad Institute
Jon Thompson has been employed at the Broad Institute since 2007, where he holds the position of Senior Principal Software Engineer. Over his 17 years at the institute, he has contributed to various projects and initiatives that align with the organization's mission in genomic research and biomedical innovation. His role involves leading software development efforts and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance scientific discovery.
Education and Expertise
Jon Thompson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Kent. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his current role at the Broad Institute. His expertise encompasses software architecture, development, and system design.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the Broad Institute, Jon Thompson held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as a System Architect at Dell Perot Systems from 1996 to 1998 for two years. He then served as a Principal Software Engineer at iBasis for one year, from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he spent six years at Logica as a System Architect from 1990 to 1996. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in software development and system architecture.