Hamish Pitkeathly
About Hamish Pitkeathly
Hamish Pitkeathly is a Software Engineer at Thought Machine, where he focuses on building internal tools. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath and has previously worked at Google and as a Recruitment Consultant.
Work at Thought Machine
Hamish Pitkeathly currently serves as a Software Engineer in the Developer Experience team at Thought Machine. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the development of internal tools. His role involves utilizing various technologies, including Golang, Kubernetes, Terraform, gRPC, and SQL, to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the development process.
Previous Experience at Google
Prior to joining Thought Machine, Hamish worked at Google as a Channels Specialist through Adecco from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in London, he focused on optimizing channel strategies and enhancing user engagement within Google's ecosystem.
Recruitment Consultant Roles
Hamish has experience as a Recruitment Consultant, having worked at both Harvey Nash Group and REED Technology. He was a Recruitment Consultant at Harvey Nash Group from 2017 to 2018 and at REED Technology from 2015 to 2017, both roles based in London. These positions involved sourcing and placing candidates in technology-related roles.
Education and Expertise
Hamish earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Sutton Coldfield College, focusing on Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in software engineering.