Thomas Chatman
Software Engineer, CEO, & Author
- Role
- Software Engineer Ii - Data Acquisition at Dell Technologies
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thomas Chatman
Behind the titles listed here is someone who grew up playing, and loving, sports.When that chapter ended, I faced the identity loss that many athletes know well: either sit with what felt like failure, or reinvent myself entirely. I chose reinvention.That decision led me into engineering, entrepreneurship, leadership, and authorship - not as separate paths, but as expressions of the same desire to build, grow, and create impact.I currently work as a Software Engineer at Dell Technologies, focusing on data ingestion and ETL systems, while leading initiatives outside of my day-to-day work centered on mentorship, storytelling, and community building.I’m the CEO of Developing Men of Color, a 1,500+ member nonprofit dedicated to professional development, social networking, community service, and academic success for underserved communities. I’m also a founder of Catalyst Studios, an art platform amplifying voices from West Africa and emerging local artists in the U.S.This page is a living record of my journey.If any part of it resonates, let’s connect and talk about the impact we can create.
Experience
Software Engineer Ii - Data Acquisition
Feb 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US
I drive end‑to‑end development and support of enterprise data ingestion pipelines that process billions of records across multiple business domains. Owning the delivery, monitoring, and optimization of ingestion workflows that ensure high‑volume, high‑reliability data movement into analytical platforms used across the organization. Collaborating with global engineering teams to troubleshoot complex ingestion issues, streamline deployment processes, and improve data availability and quality. Contributing to platform stability through pipeline lifecycle management, including onboarding new data sources and decommissioning legacy assets to reduce operational overhead and maintain ecosystem integrity.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General
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