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Thomas Bernard

@thomasbernard

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Innovative technology executive with 15+ years of leadership experience.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, embraces diversity, and offers opportunities for growth.

I am a results-driven technology leader with over 15 years of experience in delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that surpass business goals. My expertise spans multiple industries, including web, telecoms, aerospace, and media, where I have successfully fostered and scaled high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.

As the Senior Director of Engineering at Typeform, I lead multiple global business units, driving product development and innovation management. My leadership style is rooted in adaptability and data-driven decision-making, allowing me to navigate complex business landscapes and achieve lasting results. I am passionate about bridging the gap between business and technology, ensuring that my teams are equipped to deliver impactful solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder

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QuestFriendz

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Co-founded QuestFriendz, a STEAM educational children's book publisher focused on inspiring a love for STEAM learning through interactive storytelling. Committed to improving diversity in the STEAM workforce.

STEAM

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Senior Director of Engineering

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Typeform

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Leading multiple global business units at Typeform, responsible for product development and engineering. Implemented new SDLC operating model, improving delivery standards and fostering collaboration.

Product Development Engineering Leadership SDLC Cross Functional Collaboration Data Engineering

Director Of Engineering

ActiveVideo

Jan 2017 - May 2022 (5 years 4 months)

Led R&D teams at ActiveVideo, focusing on cloud television solutions. Managed product development, scaling teams, and stakeholder engagement to drive innovation and market penetration.

Cloud Computing Agile Methodologies Team Leadership Product Management Stakeholder Engagement

Guest Researcher

NXP

Aug 2007 - Dec 2007 (4 months)

Served as Primary Liaison at NXP, developing collaborations between academia and industry in compilation methods and concurrent programming solutions.

Collaboration Concurrent Programming Research

Senior Software Engineer/Project Manager

ACE Associated Compiler Experts bv

Jan 2011 - Jun 2015 (4 years 5 months)

Bridged business and technology in R&D at ACE, leading software engineering tasks and managing customer relationships. Co-led the rollout of a new compiler framework product.

Software Engineering Project Management Product Roadmapping Agile Methodologies

Assistant Researcher - AIO

Informatics Institute - University of Amsterdam

Nov 2005 - Oct 2010 (4 years 11 months)

Conducted compiler research and managed a team at the University of Amsterdam. Delivered project management and training for students in advanced computing topics.

Research Management Project Management Teaching Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Amsterdam

PhD, Engineering and Computer Science

2005 - 2010

Conducted research on compiler technology, focusing on porting the GCC compiler to support a novel parallel programming language and many-core architecture. Managed a team and delivered timely results while training students.

CY Tech

MSc, Engineering and Computer Science

2002 - 2005

Studied advanced concepts in Engineering and Computer Science, focusing on software development and system design.

CY Cergy Paris Université

BSc, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science

1998 - 2002

Pursued a multidisciplinary education in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, laying the foundation for a career in technology and engineering.