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

SvelteBootstrapWebflowWordPressJoomla

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

AgileTFSADOGitGitHubGitHub CopilotGitHub Copilot AgentsMiroJiraSharePoint

Content & E-commerce

UmbracoShopifyEcwid

Infrastructure & Platforms

SQLPostgreSQLMySQLSQL ServerIISDNS setup and maintenanceSSL infrastructure managementAWSRoute 53S3 Bucket ManagementDomain ManagementAmazon RDSAmazon AuroraDynamoDBDocumentDB

AI & Business Intelligence

AIM365 CopilotPower BI

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.

Personal Development

Building AI Agents for Beginners

by Microsoft

1h 4m

JavaScript Essential Training

6h 14m

SQL Essential Training

4h 36m

Applying Agile MoSCoW Prioritization

58m

Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations

1h 7m

Programming Foundations: Software Testing/QA

1h 55m

All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Ask for Help When You Need It

44m

Productivity: Prioritizing at Work

Asking Effective Questions During Requirements Elicitation

Git Essential Training (2023)

Learning ECMAScript 6+ (ES6+)

Search Techniques for Web Developers

CSS Essential Training (2023)

How to Motivate Yourself to Do What’s Most Important

HTML Essential Training (2020)

SQL: Data Reporting and Analysis

Using Assessments to Hire Customer Service Reps

Introduction to CSS (2017)

HTML Essential Training (2017)

Design the Web: Using Symbols in SVG

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