Thomas Gordon Lowrey IV

Engineering Leader, Systems Architect, and Software Engineer in USA

I am a seasoned architect, strategist, leader, and mentor with over 20 years of experience in software engineering, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture. I specialize in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and fault-tolerant systems that drive business success. My expertise spans enterprise and systems architecture, application development, server and database administration, and performance optimization. I have a strong background in cloud-native solutions, real-time analytics platforms, and data-driven decision-making.

Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in modernizing legacy monoliths, designing event-driven architectures, and leading large-scale migrations to distributed, cloud-native ecosystems. I have designed and built critical business systems across multiple industries, including education, manufacturing, supply chain, e-commerce, media, financial services, advertising/marketing, information services, gaming, environmental compliance, and healthcare.

Beyond execution, I have a strong track record of shaping engineering culture, fostering collaboration, and mentoring teams in software design, distributed systems, and strategic thinking. My technical leadership extends beyond system architecture into operational excellence, implementing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, observability frameworks, and performance optimization strategies to improve reliability and scalability. I advocate for resilient, self-healing architectures and best practices in fault tolerance, graceful degradation, and failure recovery. I demonstrate industry best practices to improve system understanding, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

I am highly skilled at distilling complex technical challenges into pragmatic, actionable solutions that align with business objectives. My work balances deep technical expertise with a strategic mindset, ensuring that teams can deliver impactful solutions while maintaining long-term scalability and maintainability.

Work
- Veda Data Solutions
Education
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Self Taught

Testimonials

Gordo's wealth of technical knowledge--and his eagerness to share it with his colleagues--were pivotal in helping guide a fast-moving startup in a demanding sector of the healthcare industry. Gordo pushed Veda's engineering teams by constantly reaching for better patterns, abstractions, and solutions. I became a better engineer by getting the chance to work with him, and the company that hires him next will undoubtedly benefit from his vast experience.

Trevor Croxson - Staff Software Engineer at Veda

Gordo is one of the smartest people I've had the pleasure of working with. He has an expertise with infrastructure and architecture that I've yet to see anyone match. He always pushes for best practices, and consistently set an example of excellence within our organization. He is always willing to jump in and solve a problem, and is an absolute wizard in finding obscure documentation. There are few engineers I would recommend more highly out there.

Thomas Dickerson - Senior Software Engineer at veda

Gordo is an exceptional technical leader with a proven track record at Veda, where he served as team manager, principal engineer, and in various other technical roles. He consistently provided technical direction, led by example, and readily took on any assignment. In addition to his technical skills, Gordo was a committed mentor to other engineers, offering guidance on design, approach, and career development. Gordo would be a valuable asset to any team seeking technical leadership.

Mark Wochos - Chief Information Security Officer at Veda

Gordo is a highly skilled engineer and built so much of the software from the ground up. In my time working with Gordo, I learned much of my software expertise from him. He is patient and does a great job explaining things and breaking things down. He answered all my questions no matter how small they were, and I was treated with absolute respect and as an equal, which I feel can be scarce at times as a female in tech.

Chrisoulla Rakowski - Product Manager at Protean

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