Kay Thomas
About Kay Thomas
Kay Thomas is a Senior Software Engineer at Rakuten Advertising, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Washington Bothell and has experience in backend and frontend technologies, as well as automated testing.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer
Kay Thomas currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Rakuten Advertising, a position held since 2019 in New York, New York. In this role, Kay is responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise marketing systems, utilizing a range of backend technologies such as Go, Node, and PHP. Kay also implements automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using various testing tools, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the software solutions.
Previous Experience at Rakuten Advertising
Prior to the current role, Kay Thomas worked at Rakuten Advertising as a Junior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater Seattle Area. During this time, Kay also completed a Software Engineering Internship at the same company for three months in 2018. These experiences provided foundational skills in software development and exposure to enterprise-level projects.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Kay Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Washington Bothell, studying from 2015 to 2018. This academic background equipped Kay with essential knowledge and skills in software engineering and computer science principles. Prior to university, Kay completed high school at Bothell High School, graduating in 2015.
Technical Skills and Tools
Kay Thomas possesses a diverse skill set in software development, including experience with Docker, Jenkins, and Google Cloud Platform for automated deployments. Kay has worked with frontend technologies such as React and an in-house UI library, and has utilized database technologies like Oracle and Postgres. This technical expertise supports Kay's contributions to software engineering projects.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to roles at Rakuten Advertising, Kay Thomas worked as an Electrical Designer at Lane Coburn and Associates, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Kay also has experience as a Programmer/Music & Sound Designer at Bean Boy Games, a position held from 2014 to 2023. These roles contributed to a well-rounded professional background in both engineering and software development.