What I’m Working On Right Now | Tom Joe James

Tom Joe James is a software developer, researcher, and student based in Chennai, India. He is active in academic study, early-stage software development, and independent research related to web systems and browser security.

Academic Enrollment

He is currently enrolled in two degree programs:

  • BS in Data Science at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Start year: 2024
    Expected completion: 2028

  • BSc in Computer Science at B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
    Current status: Third semester
    Expected completion: 2027

Both programs focus on computing systems, data analysis, programming, and applied computer science.

Professional Activity

Tom Joe James is the co-founder and CEO of FOS Automations, an early-stage technology initiative established in 2025.

Current work at FOS Automations includes:

  • Design and development of internal web applications

  • Workflow automation and system orchestration

  • AI-assisted software development experimentation

  • Evaluation of system reliability and long-term maintainability

All projects completed to date have been internally developed as part of product and system exploration.

 

Research Activity

He is actively engaged in research related to web and browser security.

His current research interests include:

  • Browser session management and cookie behavior

  • Security implications of modern web architectures

  • Practical implementation of security mechanisms in web applications

He has previously published research on cookie encryption and plans to publish additional technical and research work in the future.

Technical Focus

His current technical work involves:

  • Web application development

  • Backend systems using Node.js and Firebase

  • Frontend development with React

  • Programming in C, C++, and Python

  • Automation tools and system integration

These skills have been developed primarily through self-directed experimentation, project-based learning, and applied system building.

Writing and Documentation

In parallel with development and research, he produces technical writing focused on software systems, automation, and applied computing topics.