Maurice Yap
About Maurice Yap
Maurice Yap is a Senior Software Engineer at Thought Machine, where he leads the technical strategy for the Developer Platform unit. He has extensive experience in software development, with advanced skills in various programming languages and cloud technologies.
Current Role as Senior Software Engineer
Maurice Yap currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he leads the technical strategy for the Developer Platform unit, focusing on enhancing the productivity of engineers and staff through the development of applications and tools.
Previous Experience at Thought Machine
Prior to his current role, Maurice worked at Thought Machine as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2023. During his four years in this position, he contributed to various projects and initiatives within the company while based in London, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Maurice Yap studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computing from 2015 to 2019. He completed his A-levels at Peter Symonds College from 2013 to 2015, focusing on Maths, Further Maths, Music, Physics, and EPQ. Additionally, he participated in the University of Cambridge Summer School in Computer Science through The Sutton Trust in 2014.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Maurice possesses advanced skills in several programming languages and technologies, including Golang, Kubernetes, GCP, Terraform, TypeScript, React, and Python. His expertise includes developing applications and tools that improve productivity for engineers and staff within his organization.
Career Guidance and Mentorship
In addition to his technical roles, Maurice actively offers advice on educational and career paths to individuals seeking guidance. His experience in the tech industry allows him to provide valuable insights to those interested in pursuing careers in software engineering and related fields.