Thomas Schlegel
About Thomas Schlegel
Thomas Schlegel serves as the Distinguished Engineer and VP of Engineering at Built Technologies, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership roles across various companies, emphasizing pragmatism and team engagement in his work.
Work at Built Technologies
Thomas Schlegel currently serves as Distinguished Engineer and VP of Engineering at Built Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. His role is situated in the Nashville Metropolitan Area within a hybrid work environment. Prior to this, he held several positions at Built Technologies, including Distinguished Engineer and Head of Product for 9 months in 2023, and interim CTO as Head of Engineering from 2022 to 2023. He also worked as Director of Engineering - Platform from 2021 to 2022, and as Principal Engineer from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Schlegel earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mathematics and Computer Science from Virginia Tech, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in engineering and technology leadership. Schlegel emphasizes pragmatism in engineering practices and advocates for a balanced approach to self-interest and community contribution.
Background
Before his current role at Built Technologies, Thomas Schlegel held various engineering positions in different organizations. He worked as Chief Engineer at Core10 from 2014 to 2019 and as Senior Team Lead at Direct Auto Insurance for a year in 2014. His earlier experience includes roles as a Software Engineer at Envestnet | MoneyGuide and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as an Engineering Intern at SAIC.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Schlegel has contributed to multiple engineering teams and projects, focusing on making work enjoyable and engaging for engineering professionals. His leadership roles at Built Technologies reflect his commitment to building and engineering design. Schlegel's advocacy for pragmatic engineering practices and community-oriented contributions highlights his approach to leadership and team dynamics.
Current Role at Music City Software
In addition to his responsibilities at Built Technologies, Thomas Schlegel has been serving as Solutions Architect and Technical Founder at Music City Software since 2013. His work in this role complements his engineering expertise and reflects his ongoing commitment to the technology sector in Nashville, Tennessee.