Tony Atkins

Senior Inclusive Developer, Raising the Floor

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

I have a passion for changing the world through software. I am currently focused on building solutions for assistive technology users and the developers and manufacturers who serve assistive technology users. I work part-time with Raising the Floor, working to help build the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (see video). I also work on open source assistive and therapy apps for Android, and am in the process of building a company that will focus in these areas. Specialties: Development, Assistive Technology

Experience

  • Senior Inclusive Developer at Raising the Floor International
    Oct 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

    As technical lead on two key projects with Raising the Floor, I am working to build databases and associated web applications in support of the Cloud4All and Prosperity4All grants. The ultimate goal of each of these projects is to enable users with special needs to find solutions that meet their needs, and to lower the costs and build markets for teams building assistive solutions.

  • Android Developer at Various Open Source Projects
    Mar 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 4 mos

    I volunteer my time working as an Android developer to create open source assistive and therapy apps.

  • Atlassian (6 yrs)
    • Lean Innovation Program Manager
      Feb 2011 - Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      I manage a team of developers and business analysts working on process improvement projects within Atlassian Support. I also act as business owner for the site we use to provide support to our customers.

    • Senior Support Engineer
      2009 - Feb 2011 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Provided daily support for Atlassian customers, assisted with escalations from and mentored junior engineers. Worked on process improvement projects.

  • Software Development Manager at UHI Millennium Institute
    Mar 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos

    While working at UHI, I built a system to drive project and change management using Confluence and JIRA including templates for creating content and mechanisms for reporting on projects and changes. I also helped support Confluence, JIRA, ELGG, and Blackboard in that environment.

  • Virginia Tech (9 yrs 11 mos)
    • Lead Systems Integrator
      Oct 2001 - Feb 2007 · 5 yrs 5 mos

      Systems administration and application support. Capacity planning and procurement. Training and supervision of junior administrative staff.

    • Technical Director, Digital Library and Archives
      Apr 1997 - Oct 2001 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Developed and supported web sites and web applications in support of a digital library. Trained and supervised junior web developers.