Tom Phillips is a Uber Program Manager & Los Ubers Global Co-Chair (Latinx Employee Resource Group). They is proficient in Spanish. Colleagues describe them as "I was a direct of Tom for about a year, and he showed what it meant to be technically great and what a great leader is meant to be. We faced many challenges of different natures but he still managed to guide the team to achieve our goals and deliverables. Tom went above and beyond for us and always dialed down big challenges into smaller sets of problems. He began as my manager but left as a big friend. Appreciate all the guidance and leadership but above else for setting the example of "Go get it"." and "Tom's exceptional leadership skills stood out from the first moment we interacted. He demonstrates in both his actions and words. He is a natural motivator who empowers his team members and encourages them to achieve their goals. While being in a high performance and fast paced environment, Tom manages to keep a human approach to management, which fosters a positive work culture and boosts team morale. He is approachable, always willing to listen to his team members' concerns, and he values their input. He creates a collaborative environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their ideas and working together towards a common goal. Tom has great attention to detail that ensures that all aspects of the project are handled effectively. He is highly organized and tracks every aspect of the project's progress, identifying potential roadblocks and implementing mitigation strategies to keep the project on track. Tom's strong technical background allows him to break down complex technical concepts into simple terms that all stakeholders can understand. He has the ability to translate technical jargon into layman's terms, which is essential in ensuring that all stakeholders, including non-technical team members and clients, understand the project's technical aspects. Tom is also an excellent communicator, and he keeps all stakeholders engaged and informed of the project's progress and any changes or updates in a timely and professional manner. In addition to his impressive technical and managerial skills, Tom has also been involved in some notable initiatives that demonstrate his commitment to diversity and social responsibility as well as the Learning & Development of the wider organization. One such initiative was his involvement in creating, managing and supporting the support organization for workers with a Latin American background. Through his efforts, he helped create a more inclusive work environment that fostered respect and appreciation for employees of all backgrounds. Tom also initiated several initiatives to increase computer literacy across the wider organization. He was instrumental in creating training programs that helped employees develop essential digital skills and become more productive in their work. His efforts helped to create a more tech-savvy workforce that was better equipped to face the challenges of the digital age. In summary, Tom is an outstanding Program Manager with exceptional leadership skills, great attention to detail, and an ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to all stakeholders. His commitment to diversity, social responsibility, and increasing computer literacy demonstrates his passion for creating a better world. He is not afraid to put the needs of the organization and others ahead of his own which makes him a strong asset to any team and project he is involved in, and I highly recommend him as a professional and as a human being."