Summary
Thomas Royal is a Senior Software Engineer with a decade of experience building backend Python services and API integrations for non-profit marketing platforms. He specializes in Flask-based APIs, CRM integrations (Blackbaud, iMIS, Salesforce), and data systems using MongoDB and Elasticsearch, with production AWS and email automation experience. At Feathr he cut development time by repurposing infrastructure and helped automate donation processing—reducing manual accounting effort by over 60% through Stripe and Intacct integrations. His background as a PhD-trained composer and former professional musician informs a disciplined, creative approach to system design and automation. Based in Gainesville, FL, he blends research-driven problem solving with pragmatic engineering to deliver reliable, scalable integrations.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts - BA Music Composition, Bachelor of Arts - BA Music Composition at Austin Peay State University
Master of Music Music Theory and Composition, Master of Music Music Theory and Composition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Music Composition, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Music Composition at University of Florida