Thomas (TJ) Tate

“TJ’s ability to blend advanced technical prowess, a keen business sense and an unwavering commitment to building the ideal customer experience made him a vital asset during his tenure at Agora Financial. His approach to solving problems of all sizes, along with his desire to stay on the forefront of web development, UI/UX and the newest technology was inspiring. TJ has the understanding and the technical chops to execute projects in a timely and budget-conscious fashion. ”

“Thomas consistently comes to the table with thorough data-driven solutions to complex organizational and design problems. He is as comfortable in the conference room swapping ideas with the marketing team or critiquing with the art department as he is with his head buried in .php, java script and WordPress. His work ethic and skill set has been an invaluable asset to Agora Financial, and has contributed significantly to the success of company.”

“TJ is an extremely talented designer, web developer and strategic thinker. (If there was a more superlative word than extremely, I would use that.) Having worked closely with TJ for two years at Blackboard, I saw first-hand his ability to take a project from concept to design to delivery, often while picking up new skills at the same time. He was never afraid to push the envelope or try new things in order to deliver exceptional results above and beyond the client's expectations, even with tight project timelines. In all of his work, he demonstrated a keen ability to look beyond the immediate problem and pose strategic questions about the long-term implications of a project to make sure we took the right approach. Working with TJ was always inspiring; I learned so much from him and hope to work with him again in the future.”

“TJ has been an incredible asset to the growth and success of our web strategy team. He possesses a killer combination of skills; a deft designer and incredible technical savvy. TJ has been integral in raising the company's web game both on a technical and design side. His ability to deliver great solutions in a fast paced environment has won him many internal fans.”

“TJ and I have worked closely together for the last two years at Blackboard. As his immediate supervisor, I had a direct view into his skill set, his strategic abilities, and his work ethic. TJ is by far one of the most talented people I've had the opportunity to know. At Blackboard, his vision for web design and web marketing took this organization to new heights. He pushed our team to try new things and then executed on those ideas beyond our expectations. TJ is a naturally talented designer with exceptionally rare strategic and technical know-how. This combination of skills is very difficult to find. TJ is also very humble and personable. He works well with client and internal stakeholders of all types, easily explaining very technical aspects of his job and educating people on best practices. I have learned a great deal from TJ and recommend him highly.”

“TJ's talent and genuine passion for design and development make him a key player on any web job. Always willing to go the extra-mile, TJ is capable of gracefully adapting and innovating on-the-fly. He frequently adds new knowledge and skill sets to his development toolbox that enable him to easily embrace and evolve with technology and industry trends. As an equally talented designer, TJ is also adept at digesting and executing on creative vision. His strong design aesthetics consistently bolster and compliment his development work. TJ's personality also makes him a pleasure to work with. He is motivated, funny, caring and bright. His positive attitude, honesty and drive are key ingredients for any successful project or team. With this blend of skills, passion, personality and ability, TJ is always goto talent for any project or team.”