Tom Hoad
About Tom Hoad
Tom Hoad is a Software Engineer at Verint, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Southampton and has experience in both software development and customer service roles.
Work at Verint
Tom Hoad has been employed at Verint as a Software Engineer since 2022. He works remotely from Woking, England, United Kingdom. Initially, he joined Verint as a summer intern with the Synapse DevOps team, where he gained valuable experience before transitioning to a part-time role during his final year at university. In September 2023, he returned to Verint full-time after completing his degree.
Education and Expertise
Tom Hoad studied at the University of Southampton, where he achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, he attended The 6th Form College Farnborough, completing his A-Levels from 2017 to 2019. He also obtained his GCSEs at Calthorpe Park School between 2012 and 2017. His education has equipped him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Background
Before his role at Verint, Tom Hoad worked in various positions that contributed to his skill set. He served as a Banquet Waiter at The Elvetham in Hampshire from 2017 to 2021 and worked as a Paper Round employee at FLORAFELD LIMITED for six months in 2016. Additionally, he volunteered as a Student Volunteer at the British Heart Foundation from 2016 to 2017. These experiences provided him with diverse interpersonal and organizational skills.
Technical Skills and Development Practices
In his role at Verint, Tom Hoad employs test-driven development in Java to ensure code quality. He actively participates in daily stand-up meetings and works in sprints, adapting to the agile workflow of the company. He utilizes development tools such as Postman and IntelliJ to enhance his coding processes and improve efficiency.