Tommy Leunen
About Tommy Leunen
Tommy Leunen is a Staff Frontend Developer with extensive experience in frontend technologies and video game programming. He has worked at several notable tech companies, including Motion, Swimply, and Shopify, and holds degrees in Computer Science.
Current Role at Motion
Tommy Leunen currently serves as a Staff Frontend Developer at Motion, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Winter 2020 batch. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the development of web applications and enhancing user experiences through his expertise in frontend technologies.
Previous Experience in Frontend Development
Prior to his current position, Tommy worked at Swimply as a Staff Frontend Developer for three months in 2023. He also held a significant role at Bolt as a Staff Frontend Developer from 2021 to 2023. His experience includes a tenure at Shopify, where he served as a Senior Web Developer from 2018 to 2020 and later as a Staff Frontend Developer from 2020 to 2021.
Background in Video Game Development
Tommy Leunen has a strong foundation in video game development, having studied at Campus Ubisoft. He earned a Master of Computer Science from Université de Sherbrooke, focusing on video game development from 2009 to 2010. His early career included roles as a Game Programmer at Gameloft and a Software Developer at Playtika.
Education and Qualifications
Tommy holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Haute Ecole 'Léonard de Vinci', Bruxelles, where he studied Programmer Analyst from 2006 to 2009. His educational background includes a focus on both frontend development and video game programming, equipping him with a diverse skill set applicable across various tech domains.
Diverse Professional Experience
Tommy has accumulated a diverse range of experience across multiple tech companies in both Canada and the United States. His roles have spanned from frontend development to game programming, showcasing his ability to bridge skills across different domains and adapt to various technological environments.