Thomas Barnes
About Thomas Barnes
Thomas Barnes is a Lead Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2007. He has significant experience in managing teams and leading the development of key applications for the Eikon platform.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Thomas Barnes has served as Lead Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters since 2007, accumulating 17 years of experience in this role. He has been instrumental in the development and management of the Eikon platform, which caters to a substantial user base of 115,000 monthly subscribers. His responsibilities include overseeing a team of over eight offshore contractors based in Minsk, Belarus, ensuring the successful execution of various projects related to the Eikon platform.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Barnes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Roger Williams University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in software engineering, particularly in the areas of algorithm development and system architecture. This expertise is reflected in his contributions to various applications within the Eikon platform.
Background
Thomas Barnes has a strong background in software engineering, with a focus on agile development methodologies. His experience at Thomson Reuters has allowed him to lead significant projects, including the migration of the Eikon platform to agile practices. This transition has enhanced the platform's responsiveness to user needs and improved overall development efficiency.
Achievements
In his role at Thomson Reuters, Thomas Barnes has achieved notable milestones, including the successful development and quality assurance of the Eikon Filings application. He has facilitated five production releases and reduced customer release cycles from quarterly to bi-weekly. Additionally, he led the development of the Eikon League Tables application, ensuring timely releases, and coordinated efforts for the Eikon Starmine Overview application, meeting all release deadlines.