Tom Woodward
Staff R & d Engineer @Synopsys Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Staff R & d Engineer @Synopsys Inc
GB
As a Staff Engineer within Central Engineering, I am specializing in the stability and scaling of high-performance cloud computing (HPC) environments. I am currently focused on infrastructure readiness for Ansys Cloud Burst Compute, ensuring a seamless transition from R&D prototypes to robust production systems.
EDUCATION
Stourbridge College
A levels
Cradley High School
GCSE
University of Staffordshire
Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Games Design 3D Modelling
SKILLS
ABOUT TOM WOODWARD
I am a Staff R&D Engineer working across cloud infrastructure, HPC orchestration, and performance engineering. With a Master’s degree in Game Development and over a decade of experience in software, automation, and distributed systems, I specialise in designing reliable, scalable foundations for engineering workflows.In my current role, I help advance the infrastructure behind Ansys Cloud Burst Compute, ensuring cloud-connected HPC environments are performant, resilient, and ready for production use. My background in the games industry instilled a strong focus on iteration, precision, and user experience, which I now apply to building automated workflows and tooling that unblock engineering teams and accelerate delivery.I operate at both the architectural and hands-on levels: shaping cloud‑bursting workflows, improving CI/CD efficiency, validating system interoperability, and driving clarity in technical strategy. I enjoy working at the seams between systems, where scale, performance, and reliability all intersect.Outside of work, I’m grounded by my family and two children, who remind me that the best systems, technical or otherwise, rely on empathy, clarity, and balance.
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