Tom Hejda
About Tom Hejda
Tom Hejda is a Latex Support and Product Specialist at Overleaf, with a strong academic background including a Master of Science from Czech Technical University in Prague and a Doctor of Philosophy from both Czech Technical University and Université Paris Diderot.
Work at Overleaf
Tom Hejda has been employed at Overleaf (WriteLaTeX Limited) since 2019. In his role as a LaTeX Support and Product Specialist, he provides assistance and expertise in LaTeX, a typesetting system widely used for technical and scientific documentation. His position involves addressing user inquiries, enhancing product features, and contributing to the overall user experience of Overleaf's platform.
Education and Expertise
Tom Hejda holds a Master of Science degree from Czech Technical University in Prague, which he completed from 2006 to 2012. He further pursued his academic career by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy degree from both Czech Technical University in Prague and Université Paris Diderot, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in technical subjects and LaTeX.
Background
Tom Hejda began his education at the High School of Christian Doppler in Prague, where he studied from 1998 to 2006. After completing high school, he attended Czech Technical University in Prague, where he earned his master's degree and later his doctorate. Prior to his current role at Overleaf, he worked as a teaching assistant at VŠCHT Praha - UCT Prague from 2015 to 2019, gaining experience in academic support and instruction.
Professional Experience
Before joining Overleaf, Tom Hejda served as a teaching assistant at VŠCHT Praha - UCT Prague for four years, from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he assisted in the delivery of educational content and supported students in their learning processes. His experience in academia complements his current position in the tech industry, where he applies his knowledge of LaTeX to assist users effectively.