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Thomas Dreixler

MacArthur Foundation
System Automation and Release Engineer
He/They
Fellow
2025

Meet Thomas Dreixler, a passionate and skilled DevOps engineer with a drive to bridge technology and accessibility. Despite facing multiple hidden disabilities (Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Dyslexia, Autism/ADHD) Tom has overcome challenges to excel in the field. With a strong foundation in Networking, Problem solving, and pattern recognition Tom is dedicated to building reliable, scalable, and inclusive solutions at the foundation.

As a DevOps engineer, Tom has to play multiple roles to help fulfill the needs of a small robust IT team, their ability to troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate effectively, create connections, and the ability to recognize patterns has made them a valuable asset to any team. Beyond technical proficiency, Tom is committed to advocating for accessibility and inspiring others with disabilities to pursue their career goals and step into a space as their whole self and not have to hide or mask themselves to fit into a corporate system not made for people with disabilities in mind. 

Interests
Disability, Policy, Technology
Expertise
LGBTQ Affairs, Technology
Fields
Science and Technology