Thomas Higdon

Thomas Higdon is a seasoned software engineer at Facebook, focusing on live video infrastructure within the company's content delivery network. Previously, Thomas held roles at notable organizations such as Sonos, where they led significant architectural efforts, and Akamai Technologies, where they enhanced the Linux kernel and developed a comprehensive virtualization system. Thomas's early career included positions as a graduate research assistant at the University of Texas and internships at National Instruments and Lexmark International. They hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.