Eric Reed
About Eric Reed
Eric Reed is an Engineering Manager at TomTom in Ghent, Belgium, with a background in geomatics and GIS. He has over a decade of experience at TomTom and has previously worked in various research and technical roles in Germany and the United States.
Current Position at TomTom
Eric Reed serves as an Engineering Manager at TomTom, a role he has held since November 2013. Based in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium, Eric has been a part of TomTom for over a decade, contributing significantly to the company's engineering projects, teams, and products. His focus on maps and the big picture aligns well with TomTom's mission of creating innovative navigation solutions.
Previous Roles in Research and Geosciences
Before joining TomTom, Eric Reed accumulated valuable experience in various research and geoscience roles. He worked at EIFER - European Institute for Energy Research as a Master Thesis candidate for 5 months in 2012, based in Karlsruhe Area, Germany. Prior to that, he spent two years from 2011 to 2013 as a Research Assistant at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Karlsruhe Area, Germany. Additionally, Eric worked as a Physical Science Technician at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Lakewood, Colorado, United States, from 2009 to 2010.
Educational Background
Eric Reed has a comprehensive educational background that spans multiple fields and institutions. From 2010 to 2013, he studied Geomatics at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, earning an MSc. Prior to that, he completed a BSc in Land Use (GIS) at Metropolitan State University of Denver from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, Eric studied Business Administration at the University of Northern Colorado for a year from 2004 to 2005.
International Experience and Skillset
Originally from Colorado, Eric Reed has established a robust international career in Belgium. His professional journey reflects a strong intercultural mindset with a solid emphasis on purpose, inclusion, empowerment, and leadership. He brings a passion for people, teams, products, and maps, always maintaining a focus on the big picture in his roles.