Thomas Blackwell
About Thomas Blackwell
Director of Engineering Responsibilities
Thomas Blackwell serves as the Director of Engineering, overseeing various technical projects and teams. His role encompasses leadership in multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of tech solutions. He provides strategic direction on engineering processes, ensuring effective collaboration and utilization of industry best practices. Blackwell's strategic initiatives focus on improving product development pipelines and enhancing software quality.
Medicaid Data Collection Tools Project
Thomas Blackwell worked as a Software Engineer on the Medicaid Data Collection Tools project. In this role, he contributed to the development and enhancement of tools designed to collect data related to managed care plans. His involvement included ensuring the tools produced accurate and efficient data collection, supporting better data-driven decisions in Medicaid services.
Improving Accessibility of Medicaid Applications
Thomas Blackwell played a crucial role in improving the accessibility of existing applications used for Medicaid data reporting. This effort aimed to ensure that the applications met the diverse needs of all users, including those with disabilities. His work focused on enhancing user experience through accessible design and functionality.
Modernization of CHIP Annual Reporting Template System (CARTS)
Thomas Blackwell contributed significantly to the modernization of the CHIP Annual Reporting Template System (CARTS). This involved updating the system to be more efficient and user-friendly, ensuring it met contemporary reporting requirements. His work helped streamline the data submission process, improving the accuracy and timeliness of CHIP annual reports.
Human-Centered Design and Research Methodologies
Thomas Blackwell engages in human-centered design and research methodologies to inform his engineering projects. He employs tools such as Figma, Mural, and Dovetail to collaborate with users and stakeholders, ensuring that the products developed are user-friendly and meet the target audience's needs. His approach emphasizes understanding user behavior and preferences to create more effective and intuitive solutions.
Tools and Technologies Utilized
Throughout his projects, Thomas Blackwell has leveraged a wide array of tools and technologies to streamline workflows and enhance project outcomes. These include design platforms like Figma, collaboration tools such as Mural and Airtable, and project management software like Jira and Confluence. Additionally, he utilizes development platforms such as Github and LaunchDarkly to support continuous integration and deployment processes.