Tom Kraak

Tom Kraak is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in frontend development and web technologies. Currently serving as a Senior Frontend Engineer at SimplePractice since November 2021, Tom has also held advisory and mentorship roles with #BUILTBYGIRLS and Thinkful, respectively. Previous positions include Senior Software Engineer at Verizon Media, where contributions spanned from October 2016 to October 2021, and Front-end Web Development Instructor at Betamore, where Tom taught essential web development skills. Tom's career began as a Webmaster at various organizations, including the German National Tourist Office and Crest Auto Mall, and included entrepreneurial experience as Owner & Senior Project Manager at Seablick Consulting, where Tom led numerous web development projects and optimized small business online presence. Additionally, Tom has expertise in technical SEO, garnered as a Senior SEO Analyst at R2integrated.