Tom Dickinson

Tom Dickinson, PhD, is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and management. Currently serving as Manager of Engineering at Elastic Path since November 2019, Tom leads a cross-functional squad focused on product innovation and reliability while maintaining hands-on involvement in coding and architectural guidance. Previously, Tom held roles such as Senior Software Engineer at Elastic Path and Orchard Information Systems Limited, where responsibilities included designing scalable microservices and implementing automated testing strategies. Tom's career also encompasses positions at Lhasa Limited, Knowledge Media Institute, and various tech companies, demonstrating a strong foundation in full-stack development and technical leadership. Tom holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from The Open University and has furthered expertise through deep learning and computer vision coursework at Udacity.