Curriculum Vitae

Thomas Attwood

Platform Operations Software Engineer at Equiniti

Worthing, England, United Kingdom

Summary

I am an accomplished professional with extensive experience across the IT and design industries, acoustics, and energy performance and sustainability sectors.

I thrive in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering results under tight deadlines, with a career characterised by commitment to excellence and adaptability.

Alongside technical expertise, I bring a robust management background from the restaurant industry, strengthening leadership and team performance.

I am dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth, recognising advancement as a lifelong pursuit in a rapidly evolving world.

Technical Expertise

Front-End Development

CSS/CSS3SASSHTML/HTML5JavaScript

Frameworks & Platforms

BootstrapWebflowWordPressJoomla

Content Management Systems

Umbraco (including EQ Insight contributions)

Design & Media

PhotoshopAutoCADSketchUpAxureIllustratorInDesignAuditionPremier ProFinal Cut Pro

Application Security & QA

DASTSASTOWASP standards

Programming Languages

PythonPHPJavaScriptPowerShell

Digital Marketing & Analytics

Google AdWordsGoogle Analytics 4

Project Management & Collaboration

AgileTFSADOGitMiroJiraSharePoint

Content & E-commerce

UmbracoShopifyEcwid

Infrastructure & Platforms

SQLIISDNS setup and maintenanceSSL infrastructure managementAWS

Office Suite

Microsoft WordExcelPowerPointAccessother standard applications

Experience

Software Engineer

Equiniti · West Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
· May 2019 — Present
Full-time

Platform operations and engineering delivery across secure shareholder and employee share plan products.

  • Cryptographic security and SSL management to maintain robust data protection and secure communications
  • Domain portfolio and DNS administration for 350+ domains to ensure availability and reliability
  • Delivered and maintained client microsites across ESP Portal, Shareview, and Sharevote platforms
  • Contributed to EQ Insight development in Umbraco for analytics and reporting capabilities

Air Tightness Tester (Freelance)

CI Surveying Ltd · Jersey, United Kingdom
· August 2014 — January 2019
Freelance

Delivered specialist air tightness testing services and reporting.

Director

Olive Branch Design Ltd. · Worthing, West Sussex
· March 2014 — January 2019
Director

Led website and graphic design, digital marketing, and systems integration initiatives.

  • Website and graphic design delivery
  • Social media and networking strategy, planning, and execution
  • Google Analytics and AdWords campaign delivery
  • Business systems integration and simplification

Acoustic Consultant/Technician (Freelance)

Acoustic Associates Sussex Ltd · Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport
· March 2014 — January 2019
Freelance

Provided acoustic testing, environmental surveys, and reporting while supporting business systems and web presence.

  • Sound insulation and air tightness testing (ATTMA Level 1)
  • Environmental noise surveys and compliance reporting
  • Calibration and fault-finding of Sound Solutions tapping machines
  • Implemented reporting automation syncing with CRM/accounting tools

Acoustic Consultant/Technician (Full Time)

Acoustic Associates Sussex Ltd · Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport
· 2007 — 2014
Full-time

Led operational and systems improvements alongside technical acoustic delivery.

  • Spearheaded migration of accounts package to Xero
  • Moved project workflows to WorkFlowMax and integrated with Xero
  • Implemented reporting tools to automate client and measurement data flow into reports
  • Carried out sound insulation and air tightness testing, surveys, and reporting

Acoustic Consultant/Technician (2 Days A Week)

Acoustic Associates Sussex Ltd · Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport
· 2004 — 2007
Part-time

Early role covering testing, survey work, reporting, and supporting systems improvements.

Shift Manager

McDonald's Corporation
· 2000 — 2007
Full-time

Managed staff and operations on shift, building leadership and organisational capability.

Education

Certificate of Competence, IOA Environmental Noise Measurement

NESCOT ·2007

Domestic Air Tightness Testing Course

BSRIA ·2008

Level 3 Certificate in AutoCAD

Central Sussex College ·2007

Higher National Certificate in Computing

Chichester College ·2001 — 2005

Intermediate GNVQ ICT - Merit

Steyning Grammar School ·2000 - 2001

GCSEs

Steyning Grammar School ·1995 — 2000