TROY M. THOMPSON
   
   
   

DIRECTOR, RELEASE, PROJECT,
AND SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER

Team Building, Succession Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Ownership,
Personnel Management, Leadership, Agile, Contingency Planning, Project Management
QUOTE It isn't the things that you enjoy doing that define you - but rather the ones you don't enjoy doing and the attitude, perseverance and commitment shown to those items. This is what ultimately sets you apart from the rest of the crowd.

SUMMARY Seasoned Engineering Leader with demonstrated track record of delivering projects with expected set of features and requirements on-time, on-budget, and on-scope regardless of size, visibility, or risk.

Objectively manage large teams consisting of both engineers and managers to increase software development productivity. Collaborate well cross-functionally and demonstrate discretion when handling confidential matters. Set performance expectations and consistently raise the bar. Adapt easily to changes in priorities, seamlessly manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Possess excellent follow through skills, ensuring meticulous attention to detail. Key strengths include:

Team Building | Succession Planning | Creative Problem Solving | Ownership
Personnel Management | Leadership | Agile | Contingency Planning | Project Management
VOLUNTEERING I was one of the organizers for a team that donated 873 lbs of food for HopeLink in 2014!
INTERESTS Juggling
I enjoy juggling all types of items, in particular: Torches, Knives, Balls, Rings, Clubs, Scarves, you name it.

Family
I enjoy spending time with my family.
SKILLS Management
5 Years

Project Management
5 Years

Release Management
5 Years

Agile Methodologies
5 Years

C
23 Years

C++
21 Years

C#
12 Years

Objective-C
9 Years

Java
5 Years

Debugging
23 Years

Scrum
5 Years

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
23 Years

Networking
15 Years

Linux
12 Years

.NET
12 Years

SQL Server
18 Years

Structure Query Language (SQL)
18 Years

Windows Phone
4 Years

Android
2 Years
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 		Can you describe your proudest moment as a manager?
The proudest moment of my management career was when one of my direct reports expressed interest in becoming a manager and with some guidance was able to get promoted. Once he was promoted, I was selected to be his mentor to help kickstart his new management career.


What inspired you to become a people manager?
I had several great managers that inspired me. After watching them for a number of years it became clear to me that I wanted to help other engineers grow their careers and improve their skills.


What is your ideal company size?
I enjoy companies of all sizes, but what I really enjoy is the large company backing, but the small company feel.


Are you a hands on manager?
Yes. I enjoy architecture and design very much and facilitate any questions on those topics in addition to helping and mentoring my direct reports to understand the technology behind the requirements and features. I also enjoy interacting with other teams, in particular Product Management, Program Management, QA management and the documentation team.
LINKS Troy Thompson - LinkedIn Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/troymichaelthompson

Twisted Penguin Software
www.twistedpenguinsoftware.com
FILES Resume - Troy Thompson - Manager.docx
Resume - Troy Thompson - Manager.docx