Skyler Tom
About Skyler Tom
Skyler Tom is a Lead Engineer currently working at Impactive in Boston, Massachusetts. He previously held the position of Director of Engineering and Lead Architect at Tinyhood, Inc., where he contributed significantly to software development and system optimization.
Current Role at Impactive
Skyler Tom serves as Lead Engineer at Impactive, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the successful implementation of technical solutions. His expertise contributes to the development of innovative products that support the company's mission.
Previous Experience at Tinyhood, Inc.
Skyler Tom worked at Tinyhood, Inc. from 2016 to 2021, where he held the positions of Director of Engineering and Lead Architect. During his five years in Boston, Massachusetts, he played a key role in managing engineering teams and projects. Notably, he led a complex migration project that involved transferring over 9,000 members from deprecated forums to Tinyhood, collaborating directly with the company's CEO.
Internship Experience
Skyler Tom gained valuable experience as a Software Engineering Intern at Tinyhood, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, where he worked for 10 months. Prior to that, he completed a two-month internship at the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI) in 2014. These internships provided him with foundational skills in software development and engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Skyler Tom studied at Tufts University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from 2012 to 2016. During his time at Tufts, he also served as a Computer Science Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2015, assisting students and enhancing his understanding of computer science concepts.
Technical Achievements
Skyler Tom successfully reduced Rails server memory usage by 50% through the implementation of ScoutAPM. He is responsible for maintaining and developing new endpoints for a Rails REST API, showcasing his technical skills and ability to optimize system performance.