Tom Haddon
About Tom Haddon
Tom Haddon is an Engineering Manager at Canonical Ltd. with over 17 years of experience in database administration, cloud technologies, and programming, having previously worked at Equilar and ScanSafe.
Work at Canonical
Tom Haddon has been employed at Canonical Ltd. as an Engineering Manager since 2007. In this role, he oversees engineering projects and leads teams in the development and implementation of various technologies. His tenure at Canonical spans 17 years, during which he has contributed to the company's initiatives in cloud technologies and database management.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Tom Haddon worked at Equilar as a Systems Administrator from 2004 to 2005 for one year. He also served as a Systems Engineer at ScanSafe from 2006 to 2007 for 11 months. These positions provided him with foundational skills in systems administration and engineering, which he has built upon in his subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Tom Haddon studied at The University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in History from 1993 to 1997. His educational background complements his technical expertise, which includes database administration and migration strategies for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, and MongoDB. He is proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Javascript.
Technical Skills and Experience
Tom Haddon possesses extensive experience in managing cloud technologies, specifically OpenStack, Juju, and MAAS. He has advanced skills in network security tools, including Nagios, Snort IDS, and MRTG. Additionally, he has a strong background in Linux systems, focusing on installation, security, and administration.
Project Involvement
Tom Haddon has been involved in the development and management of Serious-Racing.com, a web application that serves a global user base across over 30 countries. His work on this project highlights his capabilities in web application management and user engagement on an international scale.