Summary
Cyril Thomas is a seasoned software engineering leader with 11 years of experience guiding teams to deliver customer-facing web and mobile applications from Salt Lake City. Currently Director of Software Engineering at CHG Healthcare, he progressed through successive management roles focused on scaling engineering practices, product alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. He combines a strong Java and backend pedigree (Spring, JPA, Elasticsearch, Play/Akka) with practical front-end and mobile experience, enabling clear trade-offs between usability and technical feasibility. Cyril is known for leading with empathy and professionalism while driving continuous improvement in delivery and architecture. His background includes hands-on ownership of RESTful APIs and content-driven member apps, giving him a rare blend of product sensibility and operational rigor. He brings a track record of evolving teams and systems at growth-stage organizations, balancing developer enablement with measurable business outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Information Technology Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology Computer Engineering at HKBK College of Engineering