Tom Fish
About Tom Fish
Tom Fish is a Research Software Engineer at Diamond Light Source, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Science in Astrophysics and a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Hull.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Tom Fish has been employed at Diamond Light Source since 2021, serving as a Research Software Engineer. His role involves developing software solutions that support research activities at the facility, which is located at Harwell Campus in England. Prior to his current position, he worked at the same institution as a Software/Data Analysis Scientist from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, he contributed to data analysis projects that enhanced the understanding of scientific data generated at the facility.
Education and Expertise
Tom Fish studied at the University of Hull, where he earned a Master of Science (by research) in Astrophysics from 2017 to 2021. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics with Astrophysics, also from the University of Hull, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both physics and astrophysics, which informs his work in software engineering for scientific research.
Background
Tom Fish's educational background includes attending Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, where he completed his A-Levels from 2009 to 2010. He also studied at The Gregg School in Southampton, achieving his GCSEs from 2003 to 2008. Before pursuing his higher education, he gained experience working as a Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he spent five months as a Visiting Student at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA, from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Experience
In addition to his current role at Diamond Light Source, Tom Fish has accumulated diverse professional experience. He worked as a Software/Data Analysis Scientist at Diamond Light Source from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on data analysis in a scientific context. His experience as a Visiting Student at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics provided him with exposure to advanced research environments. His early work experience includes a four-year tenure as a Supermarket Assistant at Waitrose.