Andy Davies
About Andy Davies
Andy Davies is an Engineering Manager with over 15 years of experience in the software industry, currently working at Thought Machine. He has a strong interest in web standards, microservice-backed APIs, and specializes in UI development using various technologies.
Work at Thought Machine
Andy Davies has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Thought Machine since 2015. In this role, he has focused on team management and development, transitioning from a technical position to a leadership role in 2018. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the implementation of best practices in software development.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining Thought Machine, Andy Davies held several positions in the software development field. He worked at Skype (Microsoft) as a Software Engineer II from 2012 to 2015, contributing to various projects in London. Before that, he was part of LBi, where he served as a Senior Developer on the Mobile Acceleration Team for 8 months in 2012 and as an Interface Developer for 10 months from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Web Developer at Distilled from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Andy Davies studied Computing/Multimedia Systems at Oxford Brookes University, where he achieved a 2:1 degree from 2004 to 2008. He possesses expertise in distributed systems and software architecture, with a strong interest in implementing web standards for cross-platform solutions and microservice-backed APIs. His technical skills include UI development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and NodeJS.
Leadership and Team Management
Since transitioning to a leadership role in 2018, Andy Davies has emphasized people and team management. He leverages over 15 years of experience in the software industry to foster team development and enhance collaboration among team members. His focus on team dynamics and management has been a key aspect of his role as an Engineering Manager.