Sam Thomas
About Sam Thomas
Sam Thomas is a Project Manager II at Canonical, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in project management and marketing, with previous experience at various companies including BurgerFuel and Golin.
Work at Canonical
Sam Thomas has been employed at Canonical as Project Manager II since 2021. In this role, he has focused on optimizing the team's roadmap creation process, which has enhanced project delivery accuracy and improved collaboration with external teams. Prior to his current position, he served as Project Manager at Canonical from 2019 to 2021, where he led the redesign and launch of ubuntu.com/advantage. This initiative resulted in the establishment of a new commercial squad within the Web and Design team.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Canonical, Sam Thomas held various positions in project management and production. He worked at Golin in London as a Digital Project Manager from 2015 to 2017 and briefly as BYT Digital Project Manager in 2015. He also served as a Graduate Business Analyst at Southern Cross Health Society for 11 months in 2015. His earlier experience includes a role as Producer at Studio Output from 2017 to 2019 and as a Hotline Chef at BurgerFuel in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Sam Thomas studied at the University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Business and Information Management with a focus on Marketing and Information Management from 2012 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in project management and digital production. He also attended Kristin College from 2004 to 2011, completing his secondary education.
Project Management Skills
In his project management roles, Sam Thomas has demonstrated the ability to manage multiple squads simultaneously, including web, commercial, brand, and Vanilla teams. He has facilitated cross-team collaboration with various stakeholders, showcasing his skills in communication and coordination. His experience in optimizing processes and leading significant projects highlights his expertise in project management within the tech industry.