Tom Mitchell
About Tom Mitchell
Tom Mitchell is a Software Engineer with a background in music and computer science. He has worked at various companies, including Progress and State Street, and currently contributes to radar system development at Vaisala in Finland.
Work at Vaisala
Tom Mitchell has been employed at Vaisala as a Software Engineer since 2013. In this role, he collaborates with hardware engineers and scientists to maintain and design radar systems. His work involves utilizing programming languages such as C, C++, and Java to develop new radar systems, contributing to the advancement of technology in environmental and industrial monitoring.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position at Vaisala, Tom Mitchell worked at Progress as a Software Engineer from 2001 to 2005. He later returned to Progress as a Senior Solutions Engineer from 2007 to 2010. His experience at Progress provided him with a solid foundation in software development and engineering practices.
Leadership Role at State Street
Tom Mitchell held several positions at State Street, including Development Manager and Vice President from 2012 to 2013, and AVP, Enterprise Systems Architect from 2010 to 2012. These roles involved overseeing development teams and architecting enterprise systems, enhancing his leadership and project management skills in a financial services environment.
Education and Expertise
Tom Mitchell earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the same institution, completing his studies from 1999 to 2000. His diverse educational background provides him with a unique perspective in software engineering.