Thomas Ramfjord
About Thomas Ramfjord
Thomas Ramfjord is a Senior Software Engineer at Quantcast, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles at Quantcast and co-founding SmarterGrades.
Work at Quantcast
Thomas Ramfjord has been employed at Quantcast as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at the same company, including Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016 and Software Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2022. His tenure at Quantcast spans a total of six years, during which he contributed to significant projects and initiatives. His experience at Quantcast reflects a deep understanding of software engineering practices and team management within the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Ramfjord studied at Oberlin College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with High Honors from 2007 to 2011. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering. He has developed expertise in various technologies and methodologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, which he has applied in his professional roles to enhance system performance and operational efficiency.
Background
Before his extensive career at Quantcast, Thomas Ramfjord co-founded SmarterGrades, where he worked from 2011 to 2013 in New Delhi, India. He also served as a Student Networking Assistant at Oberlin College from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experiences in different roles and locations have contributed to his comprehensive skill set in software development and engineering management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Ramfjord has successfully led several key projects. He developed a docker image scanner that improved compliance reporting and facilitated the migration to an internal docker registry. He also implemented a system that significantly reduced incident notification time by integrating open source tools with Terraform. Additionally, he led an upgrade of the company's Kubernetes logging solution, achieving a 33% cost reduction and minimizing logging outages.
Technical Contributions
Thomas Ramfjord has made notable technical contributions in his roles. He migrated the company's statsd system from EC2 to Kubernetes, enhancing deployment processes through Helm and ArgoCD while introducing autoscaling capabilities. These contributions demonstrate his ability to improve system architecture and operational workflows, showcasing his technical proficiency in modern cloud technologies.