Tom Schotte
About Tom Schotte
Tom Schotte is an Associate Manager of Software Engineering at TomTom and the Treasurer of the World Othello Federation, with a background in geography from Ghent University.
Current Role at TomTom
Tom Schotte is currently serving as the Associate Manager of Software Engineering at TomTom, a position he has held since December 2022. Based in Gent, Vlaanderen, België, Tom oversees software engineering teams focused on enhancing the company's map search and display experience for customers. His responsibilities include software development and implementation, essential for improving customer engagement with TomTom's map services.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Tom Schotte has an extensive history with TomTom, having served in multiple roles over the years. From 2022 to 2023, he was a Project Manager, directing various projects to ensure they met business objectives. Prior to that, he was an Associate Project Manager from 2017 to 2022 and a Senior Map Content Engineer from 2015 to 2017. Tom began his career at TomTom as a GIS Internal in 2007 and later worked as a Production Engineer from 2008 to 2015.
Role at World Othello Federation
Since 2018, Tom Schotte has been serving as the Treasurer of the World Othello Federation. His involvement with the Federation dates back to 2006 when he began his role as a European Representative, serving until 2009. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Europe Confederation Representative, contributing to the federation's activities and administration during this period.
Position at Belgian Othello Association
Tom Schotte has been the President of the Belgian Othello Association since 2007. He started his involvement with the association as a Secretary from 2005 to 2006. His long-term commitment to the association denotes his passion and aligning interests with the game of Othello.
Educational Background
Tom Schotte completed a Master's degree in Geography from Ghent University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. Prior to his university education, he attended Onze-Lieve Vrouwecollege, studying Wiskunde-Wetenschappen from 1996 to 2002. His educational journey has provided a solid foundation for his career in software development and engineering.