Summary
Thomas Hockaday is a Head of Engineering with 11 years of experience building accessible, testable full-stack systems and a background in interaction design. He has progressed from web developer to engineering leader across fintech and intelligence platforms, recently taking senior and head roles at Blackbullion after leading engineering at Intelligence Fusion. Thomas combines hands-on coding with product-focused design sensibilities, prioritising optimisation and usability alongside robust engineering practices. He holds a design degree and a Full Stack Web Development certification from Free Code Camp, reflecting a deliberate blend of design and technical training. Known for shipping pragmatic solutions across teams, he brings a designer’s eye to developer ergonomics and system clarity. Based in England, he excels at turning complex interaction requirements into maintainable, impactful software.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering at Free Code Camp
Bachelor’s Degree, Design, 2:1, Bachelor’s Degree, Design, 2:1 at New College Durham
English