Tom White, Cspo, Csm
About Tom White, Cspo, Csm
Tom White is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. He has worked for various companies, including Syncro and Assembla, and has contributed to significant projects using technologies such as Ruby on Rails and React.
Work at Syncro
Tom White has been employed at Syncro as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. His role involves significant contributions to the development of the Syncro application. He built a dynamic reporting system that includes Executive Summary Reports and Internal Reports using React. Tom also rewrote troublesome modules to enhance background ticket and task automation within the application. Additionally, he played a key role in a large feature upgrade of the policy system, utilizing Ruby on Rails and React. He has provided coaching for scrum masters and product owners during the engineering team restructure.
Previous Experience
Before joining Syncro, Tom White held several positions in software engineering. He worked at Assembla as a Rails Application Developer from 2010 to 2011. He served as a Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer at OppenheimerFunds from 2014 to 2015. Tom was also a Senior Software Engineer at Left + Right from 2013 to 2014. His earlier experience includes roles as a Rails and PHP Contractor at ProfitStreams from 2011 to 2012, and as a Lead Engineer in the QA development team at Fidelity Life Association from 2012 to 2013. He began his career as a Production Manager at Expert Database Management Systems (EDMS Inc) from 1991 to 1996.
Education and Expertise
Tom White holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). His expertise lies in software engineering, particularly in Ruby on Rails and React development. He has experience in leading engineering teams and coaching roles, focusing on agile methodologies and team restructuring.
Technical Skills
Tom White possesses a diverse skill set in software development. His technical proficiencies include Ruby on Rails, React, and PHP. He has experience in building dynamic reporting systems and automating background tasks. His work often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application features and improve user experience.