Ben Thomson
About Ben Thomson
Ben Thomson is a Senior Backend Engineer currently employed at Thriva Health in London. He has a background in Computer Science from the University of St Andrews and has held various engineering roles, including positions at Popsa and OpenBet.
Current Role at Thriva Health
Ben Thomson serves as a Senior Backend Engineer at Thriva Health, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves developing and maintaining backend systems to support the company's health technology solutions. Located in London, England, he contributes to Thriva's mission of providing accessible health insights through innovative software.
Previous Experience at Popsa
Prior to his current role, Ben Thomson worked at Popsa, where he held multiple positions. He started as a Graduate Backend Engineer in 2019 for five months, before advancing to Backend Engineer from 2019 to 2022 for three years. He later took on the role of Senior Backend Engineer for six months in 2022, where he focused on enhancing backend functionalities.
Education and Expertise
Ben Thomson studied Computer Science at the University of St Andrews, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 2014 to 2018. His foundational education began at Inverurie Academy, where he studied from 2008 to 2014. This academic background has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in software engineering.
Early Career at OpenBet
Ben Thomson began his professional career as a Graduate Software Engineer at OpenBet, where he worked for five months in 2018. This initial experience provided him with valuable insights into software development and engineering practices, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the tech industry.