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I am a software engineer who loves the creative side of software and enjoys solving problems with organized, collaborative approaches. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my coding, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nI value building strong teams and inclusive decision-making, preferring to lead from the middle and maintain a flexible product vision. I focus on planning and communication to mitigate risk, and I embrace agile practices to surface issues early while staying open to change as new information emerges.…I am a software engineer who loves the creative side of software and enjoys solving problems with organized, collaborative approaches. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my coding, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nI value building strong teams and inclusive decision-making, preferring to lead from the middle and maintain a flexible product vision. I focus on planning and communication to mitigate risk, and I embrace agile practices to surface issues early while staying open to change as new information emerges.

Tom Hicks

Full Stack Developer, Web Developer, Game Developer, +2

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I am a software engineer who loves the creative side of software and enjoys solving problems with organized, collaborative approaches. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my coding, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nI value building strong teams and inclusive decision-making, preferring to lead from the middle and maintain a flexible product vision. I focus on planning and communication to mitigate risk, and I embrace agile practices to surface issues early while staying open to change as new information emerges.…I am a software engineer who loves the creative side of software and enjoys solving problems with organized, collaborative approaches. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my coding, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nI value building strong teams and inclusive decision-making, preferring to lead from the middle and maintain a flexible product vision. I focus on planning and communication to mitigate risk, and I embrace agile practices to surface issues early while staying open to change as new information emerges.

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I am a software engineer who loves the creative side of software and enjoys solving problems with organized, collaborative approaches. I am seeking a role where I can leverage my coding, organizational, and communication skills.\n\nI value building strong teams and inclusive decision-making, preferring to lead from the middle and maintain a flexible product vision. I focus on planning and communication to mitigate risk, and I embrace agile practices to surface issues early while staying open to change as new information emerges.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Sydecar

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led a small team to reenvision our main product for more complex private investing. Integrated new processes into document handling and signing workflow; worked within complex state and federal guidelines for investor data; managed fund lifecycles including creation/dissolution and disbursement through a banking partner; full-stack work from UI to database and documents.

Software Engineer (L4) at Google (YouTube)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Led migration of core app features from native iOS/Android to a unified Elements component system; designed multi-layer UI and backend logic to support dynamic client rendering; contributed to backend APIs; championed onboarding, documentation, and knowledge sharing; localization upgrades and Free Preview feature implementation.

Tech Lead at Dandy

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Led a team of 5 to architect and deliver a new checkout workflow, integrating the clear aligners product across estimation, checkout, design, fabrication, and shipping; designed multi-component systems and mentored team members; introduced automation and agile practices.

IC5 Software Engineer at Facebook (Privacy Group)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Led cross-functional projects to deliver new privacy controls and surfaces for millions of users; architected features such as activity log, archive, and trash across platforms; mentored engineers and influenced privacy strategy and technical direction.

Senior Software Engineer at Zoosk

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Led technical initiatives to transition workflow to Agile, migrate from JavaScript to TypeScript, and upgrade web apps to Angular; developed migration strategies and tooling; mentored team and fostered collaborative culture; influenced framework choices and engineering practices.

Senior Associate at KPMG (formerly Cynergy Systems)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Led distributed teams delivering multi-platform solutions for internal and client projects; architected scalable systems for sales, marketing, mobile, and government services; mentored engineers and promoted automation, agile practices, and risk mitigation.

Part Owner at Plan B Game Studios

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2020

Co-founded a game studio; worked on engines and asset creation tools; contributed to Xbox 360/XNA projects and game development; gaming remains a hobby.

Senior Software Engineer at I-Evolve Technology Services

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Proworked on diverse projects including warehouse/shipping systems, service ticket tracking, and school portal; reverse-engineered a lost source code base and performed minor sysadmin/DBA tasks; collaborated with small teams across Windows/Linux environments.