Tom Flanagan is the Chief Innovation Officer at The Group Inc. and is responsible for overall technology strategy and implementation throughout the organization. With almost two decades of experience in the technology sector, he brings a wide range of knowledge in mobile, cloud computing and new media with an emphasis on design and usability.Prior to joining The Group in 2017, Tom was the Vice President of Technology at Alain Pinel Realtors in the San Francisco Bay Area and Vice President of Marketing and Technology at Residential Properties Ltd. in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been a featured speaker at both local and national events including Real Estate Connect and the Google IT Summit. Most recently, he was a recipient of the Rhode Island Tech 10 Award with outstanding recognition for overall achievement.Tom was also a syndicated columnist for Inman News, the leading source of independent real estate news and information. His column explored the best practices and trends in website design and analytics, mobile applications, and online services that real estate companies can use to grow their businesses and run them more efficiently.