Tom Capper
About Tom Capper
Tom Capper is a Senior Search Scientist at Moz, specializing in SEO and data analysis. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously held various roles at Distilled and Brainlabs, and he has a background in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.
Current Role at Moz
Tom Capper serves as a Senior Search Scientist at Moz, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on projects related to search engine optimization and data analysis. His work contributes to Moz's mission of providing tools and resources for digital marketers. Tom is also an active speaker at MozCon, an annual conference organized by Moz, where he shares insights and knowledge on SEO and search science.
Previous Experience at Distilled
Tom Capper has extensive experience at Distilled, where he worked in various roles from 2012 to 2020. He started as a Data Journalist Intern for one month in 2012, then progressed to an Analytics Analyst from 2013 to 2015. He continued his career at Distilled as an Analytics Consultant from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as Senior Consultant - SEO & Analytics for one year from 2017 to 2018. He later served as Consulting Team Lead from 2018 to 2020, gaining significant expertise in analytics and SEO during his tenure.
Experience at Brainlabs
In 2020, Tom Capper worked at Brainlabs as SEO Practice Lead for a duration of eight months. In this role, he was responsible for leading SEO initiatives and strategies, further enhancing his expertise in search engine optimization. His time at Brainlabs contributed to his overall experience in the digital marketing field.
Educational Background
Tom Capper studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Mansfield College, University of Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from 2010 to 2013. Prior to this, he attended Queen Mary's College in Basingstoke from 2008 to 2010. His foundational education includes achieving 12 GCSEs at grades A-A* from John Hanson Community School in Andover, where he studied from 2003 to 2008.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before entering the digital marketing field, Tom Capper worked as a Cook at Little Chef from 2010 to 2012. He also gained experience as a Data Analyst at Apollo Strategic Communications for 11 months from 2008 to 2009. These roles provided him with diverse skills that have contributed to his career in SEO and analytics.