Tom Winget
About Tom Winget
Tom Winget is a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper, with a background in software engineering at Cisco and a degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University.
Company
Tom Winget is currently part of the team at Hopper, where he holds the position of Senior Software Engineer. Hopper is a prominent company in the travel industry, known for its mobile application that uses big data to predict and analyze travel prices.
Past Experience at Cisco
Tom Winget worked at Cisco as a Software Engineer for five years from 2017 to 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, he was a Software Engineering Intern at Cisco from 2014 to 2016 in San Jose. During his tenure at Cisco, Tom was involved in various engineering projects that helped strengthen his expertise in software development.
Education and Certifications
Tom Winget studied at The Ohio State University, where he completed his degree in Computer Science and Engineering from 2013 to 2017. He also holds a certification as an AWS Solutions Architect, which signifies his proficiency in cloud computing.
Notable Projects at Hopper
Tom Winget significantly contributed to the development of a key feature in Hopper's mobile application that resulted in a 20% improvement in user engagement. This project showcases his ability to impact the business positively through technical innovation.
Public Speaking and Publication
Tom presented a talk titled 'Scalable Microservices Architecture' at the 2021 Bay Area Tech Conference, demonstrating his expertise in software engineering. Additionally, he has published an article on 'Optimizing Cloud Infrastructure for Cost Efficiency' in TechCrunch magazine.
Volunteer Work
Tom Winget volunteers as a coding mentor for underrepresented youth through the Code2040 program. His involvement in this initiative reflects his commitment to giving back to the community and supporting diversity in the technology sector.