Thomas Glover
About Thomas Glover
Thomas Glover is the Head of Things at ThoughtWorks in Manchester, United Kingdom, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in technology architecture and consulting, having worked for various organizations including IBM, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and Telecom New Zealand.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Thomas Glover serves as the Head of Things at ThoughtWorks, a position he has held since 2017. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, he leads initiatives that focus on innovative technology solutions and enterprise architecture. His role involves overseeing projects that integrate advanced technologies to enhance business processes and drive transformation within organizations.
Previous Experience in Technology Consulting
Prior to his current role, Thomas Glover accumulated extensive experience in technology consulting. He worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as an Associate Director from 2010 to 2014 and at IBM as an Enterprise Architect from 2014 to 2017. His earlier positions include roles at Gen-i as a Consulting Enterprise Architect and at Telecom New Zealand as a Technology & Infrastructure Architect. This diverse background has equipped him with a deep understanding of enterprise architecture and technology integration.
Educational Background
Thomas Glover holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Bioinformatics from Manchester University, which he completed from 1994 to 1995. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry from UMIST, studying from 1990 to 1993. His academic background provides a strong foundation in scientific principles and analytical thinking, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Expertise in RFID and Real Time Location Systems
Thomas Glover is recognized as an expert in RFID and Real Time Location Systems in New Zealand. He has delivered seminars and presentations on these topics to both public and private sectors. Additionally, he served as a technical member of the MQTT OASIS committee, contributing to the development of the MQTT messaging standard. His expertise in these areas underscores his commitment to advancing technology solutions.
Contributions to Technology and Innovation
Throughout his career, Thomas Glover has been involved in various initiatives that promote technology and innovation. He has evangelized the use of proven innovation for Enterprise Architectural modeling, particularly with The Open Group ArchiMate open modeling standard. His contributions extend to providing technology consulting for a Legislature Review of privacy and technology, invited by the New Zealand Government.