Brendan Rousseau
About Brendan Rousseau
Brendan Rousseau is a Principal Software Engineer at TomTom with extensive experience in software architecture and development.
Principal Software Engineer at TomTom
Brendan Rousseau currently holds the position of Principal Software Engineer at TomTom. He has been in this role since 2019 and operates out of the Eindhoven Area in the Netherlands. His responsibilities include leading the integration of mapping technologies into vehicles, utilizing Azure Cloud and modern DevOps practices. Brendan’s extensive experience ensures that he maintains high standards of software development and deployment.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Before his current role, Brendan Rousseau held multiple positions at TomTom. He served as a Software Architect from 2012 to 2019, providing architectural direction for software projects. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Designer from 2010 to 2012, and also took on the role of Tech-Lead / Software Developer for seven months in 2009-2010. These roles allowed Brendan to gain extensive experience in software development and design, contributing to the company's high-impact projects.
Software Architect Roles
In addition to his work at TomTom, Brendan Rousseau has held other significant roles in software architecture. He worked at Hightech ICT from 2009 to 2015 in Vught as a Software Architect. He also provides consultancy services to managers on software development and deployment as a freelancer through OAK-IT. These roles demonstrate Brendan’s versatility and expertise in creating robust software solutions across various industries.
Education in Computer Science
Brendan Rousseau has a strong educational background in computer science. He earned his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Eindhoven University of Technology, studying from 2000 to 2003. Before that, he studied at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where he achieved a degree in Computer Science from 1996 to 2000. He also holds a degree in Industrial Sciences from Vrij Technische Instituut Oostende, which he completed between 1993 and 1996.
Advocacy for Test-Driven Development
Brendan Rousseau advocates for Test-Driven Development (TDD) as a method to build stable and future-proof software. His emphasis on TDD helps ensure that the codebase remains reliable and maintainable, even as new features and updates are integrated. This advocacy is part of his broader commitment to implementing best practices in software development.