Dr. Yvette Thomas
About Dr. Yvette Thomas
Dr. Yvette Thomas is a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Anaconda, Inc., where she oversees the core workstream involving data science and agile technologies. She holds dual doctorates in Computational Science and Organizational Leadership, and has extensive experience in software engineering and management across various organizations, including Twitter, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman.
Work at Anaconda
Dr. Yvette Thomas serves as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Anaconda, Inc. since 2023. In this role, she manages and develops the core workstream, which focuses on data science, agile methodologies, and virtual machine technologies. Dr. Thomas leverages her analytical skills to drive the vision and strategy for the software stack of the Anaconda Platform. She collaborates with Product Managers and Agile Coaches to promote agile methodologies and data-driven decision-making within the organization. Additionally, she establishes and measures key performance indicators to manage operational metrics and enhance the performance of the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Twitter
Before joining Anaconda, Dr. Yvette Thomas worked at Twitter as a Senior Software Engineering Manager for a period of six months in 2022 to 2023. During her tenure at Twitter, she contributed to software engineering initiatives and played a key role in managing engineering teams. Her experience at Twitter added to her extensive background in software engineering management.
Background in Engineering and Leadership
Dr. Yvette Thomas has a strong educational background, holding dual doctorates in Computational Science and Organizational Leadership. She earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University and her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational Science from Mississippi State University. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and two Bachelor's degrees in Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the University of Rochester.
Career at Raytheon and Other Organizations
Prior to her role at Twitter, Dr. Yvette Thomas worked at Raytheon as a Senior Principal Engineer from 2019 to 2022. She also held the position of Software Engineering Manager at Northrop Grumman from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she served as the Test Engineering Lead at the Missile Defense Agency from 2010 to 2017. Her experience spans various roles in engineering and management across multiple organizations, primarily located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Key Skills and Contributions
Dr. Yvette Thomas possesses a unique blend of technical and leadership expertise. She is responsible for aligning expectations and deliverables with senior leadership at Anaconda. Her focus on establishing and measuring key performance indicators helps improve operational metrics and the overall performance of the engineering team. Dr. Thomas advocates for agile methodologies, ensuring that her teams are equipped to make data-driven decisions.