Summary
Thomas West is a product security-focused software engineer with 11 years in tech and over eight years concentrated on securing cloud and product platforms. He has advanced through roles at PG&E, Collective Health, and currently Bright Machines, pairing hands-on cloud security engineering with product-focused threat modeling and remediation. Known for translating complex security requirements into practical engineering solutions, he bridges incident response, secure architecture, and developer workflows to reduce risk without slowing delivery. Based in San Diego, he brings a disciplined, service-minded approach—shaped in part by early frontline experience as an EMT—that informs his calm, pragmatic handling of high-pressure security incidents.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Chemistry, Bachelor of Science - BS Chemistry at Suffolk University