Summary
Tommy Thomas is a seasoned web application developer with 10 years of experience modernizing legacy systems and delivering secure, user-focused digital tools for public sector and mission-driven organizations. Based in Chicago, he blends deep technical leadership across PHP, JavaScript, Java, .NET, Azure, and multiple databases with hands-on development of APIs, integrations, and automation that improve operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. His work spans university research platforms to county tax systems, including building custom CMS and data-driven applications that prioritize accessibility and measurable impact. With graduate training in public policy and computer science, he uniquely bridges technical solutions and civic mission, turning complex institutional requirements into practical, maintainable systems. An understated strength is his long-standing focus on sustainable architecture and cross-functional collaboration that keeps projects operable long after launch.
10 years of coding experience
26 years of employment as a software developer
B.A., Plotical Science / Communications, B.A., Plotical Science / Communications at Chicago State University
Professional Masters, Computer Science, Professional Masters, Computer Science at Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Arts - MA, Public Policy, Master of Arts - MA, Public Policy at University of Chicago
Communications, Minor in Marketing, Communications, Minor in Marketing at University of Pennsylvania