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Hi, I'm Tommy Thomas III, a seasoned web developer and programmer based in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of professional experience, I've been fortunate to lead cross-functional projects and develop complex systems that integrate middleware, databases, and APIs. I specialize in full-stack development, DevOps practices, and mobile application development, particularly on Android platforms. I have a strong technical background coupled with a passion for mentoring and community involvement, having written grants to support youth programs and contributed to various non-profit organizations. My academic journey has equipped me with analytical and leadership skills, and I enjoy applying these both technically and strategically to solve problems and build scalable solutions.…Hi, I'm Tommy Thomas III, a seasoned web developer and programmer based in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of professional experience, I've been fortunate to lead cross-functional projects and develop complex systems that integrate middleware, databases, and APIs. I specialize in full-stack development, DevOps practices, and mobile application development, particularly on Android platforms. I have a strong technical background coupled with a passion for mentoring and community involvement, having written grants to support youth programs and contributed to various non-profit organizations. My academic journey has equipped me with analytical and leadership skills, and I enjoy applying these both technically and strategically to solve problems and build scalable solutions.

Tommy Thomas III

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Hi, I'm Tommy Thomas III, a seasoned web developer and programmer based in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of professional experience, I've been fortunate to lead cross-functional projects and develop complex systems that integrate middleware, databases, and APIs. I specialize in full-stack development, DevOps practices, and mobile application development, particularly on Android platforms. I have a strong technical background coupled with a passion for mentoring and community involvement, having written grants to support youth programs and contributed to various non-profit organizations. My academic journey has equipped me with analytical and leadership skills, and I enjoy applying these both technically and strategically to solve problems and build scalable solutions.…Hi, I'm Tommy Thomas III, a seasoned web developer and programmer based in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of professional experience, I've been fortunate to lead cross-functional projects and develop complex systems that integrate middleware, databases, and APIs. I specialize in full-stack development, DevOps practices, and mobile application development, particularly on Android platforms. I have a strong technical background coupled with a passion for mentoring and community involvement, having written grants to support youth programs and contributed to various non-profit organizations. My academic journey has equipped me with analytical and leadership skills, and I enjoy applying these both technically and strategically to solve problems and build scalable solutions.

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Hi, I’m Tommy Thomas III, a seasoned web developer and programmer based in Chicago, IL. With over a decade of professional experience, I’ve been fortunate to lead cross-functional projects and develop complex systems that integrate middleware, databases, and APIs. I specialize in full-stack development, DevOps practices, and mobile application development, particularly on Android platforms.

I have a strong technical background coupled with a passion for mentoring and community involvement, having written grants to support youth programs and contributed to various non-profit organizations. My academic journey has equipped me with analytical and leadership skills, and I enjoy applying these both technically and strategically to solve problems and build scalable solutions.

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Programming, Senior Analyst at University of Chicago

January 1, 2010 - June 1, 2024

Lead cross-functional projects including strategic planning and collaboration across stakeholders for a portfolio of over 70 applications. Design and administer middleware, databases, custom APIs, CMS solutions (Drupal, Expression Engine), and mobile applications for web and Android platforms. Deliver CI/CD strategies using GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines for deployments to Amazon Web Services and Azure services. Serve as subject matter expert in optimizing legacy PHP code for critical systems such as custom CRM and tax revenue management utilities.

Programmer at Cook County Treasurer's Office

December 1, 2009 - November 30, 2010

Administered PHP applications and optimized legacy software used in tax payment and revenue management. Prepared Java Server Page templates as part of university-wide web migration efforts. Designed and programmed a custom PHP/MySQL back end content management tool for weekly university newsletters.

Senior Web Developer at Illinois Institute of Technology

May 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009

Developed Java Server Pages templates for CMS migration. Designed custom PHP/MySQL tools used for content management. Successfully wrote and managed grants supporting youth summer jobs programs and community surveys. Developed a Microsoft SQL searchable database using CDC templates for survey data analysis.

Youth Program Manager/Grant Writer at Rogers Park Community Council

April 1, 2005 - September 30, 2005

Directed office staff for a non-profit, overseeing monthly newspaper production by teenage journalists. Evaluated and streamlined marketing, circulation, and stakeholder outreach. Led a digital newsroom initiative with donated technology and produced a weekly teen call-in talk show on Chicago Access Network Television.

IT/Program Manager at Youth Communication

January 1, 2003 - December 1, 2005

Managed multiple websites using Java Server Pages, PHP, Postgres, and MySQL for high-profile clients including McDougal Littell, Chicago Board of Trade, WTTW Television, and Lettuce Entertain You. Implemented and standardized backend utilities and integration with e-commerce platforms.

Web Developer at Purple Monkey Studios

January 1, 1999 - December 1, 2003

Standardized environment maintenance with PERL and bash scripting. Built administrative utilities, integrated osCommerce platform for dynamic music playlists and PayPal payment processing for condominium management. Developed searchable databases for FDA-published research studies.