Hi, I’m Tom Dowdell — a passionate software engineer who loves crafting real-world solutions that delight users. With a deep respect for software craftsmanship, I approach every project with creativity, focus, and care for both the product and the people it serves.
I am based in Seattle and the Bay Area.
Who is Tom Dowdell ?

Tom Dowdell, launched his career by creating and marketing a consumer database before joining Microsoft, where he became one of the original developers behind key innovations in SQL Server, Office, and Xbox.
Since then, he has led teams, founded startups, and delivered scalable cloud, mobile, and web systems across multiple industries.
Today, Tom brings deep expertise in AI, Flutter, React, ASP.NET, iOS/Android, Azure, and backend API/database design, paired with a relentless commitment to building software that is intuitive, robust, and impactful. Whether parachuting into familiar or new tech stacks, he applies craftsmanship, technical depth, and leadership to every project.
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Full-Stack
Leadership
Architect
React
Flutter
Web Services
iOS + Android
Cloud
Database
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