Tom Drake
About Tom Drake
Tom Drake is an experienced Android Developer currently working at Citymapper in London since 2019. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Sheffield Hallam University and has previously worked at Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Financial Services.
Work at Citymapper
Tom Drake has been employed at Citymapper since 2019, serving as an Android Developer. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining Android applications that enhance urban mobility. His work contributes to Citymapper's mission of providing users with efficient navigation solutions in cities.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Citymapper, Tom Drake held several positions in the tech industry. He worked at Drive Software Solutions as a Response Desk Administrator for two months in 2013. He then transitioned to Volkswagen Financial Services as an E-commerce Analyst from 2014 to 2015. Following this, he spent two years at Ford Motor Company, first as a QA Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and then as an Android Developer from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Tom Drake studied Computer Science at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from 2012 to 2016. He also attended Hinchingbrooke Sixth Form from 2010 to 2012. His expertise includes Android Jetpack components such as Room, ViewModel, and Navigation, as well as skills in automation and functional testing within Android software development.
Technical Skills
Tom Drake is proficient in writing code in Kotlin and Java. He utilizes various libraries, including RxJava, Dagger, and Retrofit, to enhance application functionality. Additionally, he is experienced in Agile best practices, which improve team collaboration and project efficiency.