Telrite (PureTalk and LifeWireless product offerings) is an established yet rapidly expanding, nationwide company providing a full range of telecommunication services. Tom is focused on special projects in the Office of the CTO. With a consultative approach, Tom has a keen focus on optimizing and enhancing the operational capabilities of the business. Growing market share, expanding product offerings, and improving revenue are his primary drivers.

Tom applies innovative teaching techniques through an online Computer Science curriculum that he co-developed and teaches. The curriculum engages high school students and adults alike to learn programming techniques using the latest Internet programming languages and tools including python as the primary language.

As a Principal Consultant, Tom designs, architects, develops, manages, and supports technical solutions for his clients. Assignments include web-based development projects utilizing his expertise with python, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.

Tom led multiple web-development courses for GA's evening education program. Curriculum included python, Flask, JSON-formatted data, UX design.

Responsible for securing and overseeing consulting engagements in IBM's integration and middleware practice areas. Participated in discovery and design sessions for multi-million dollar consulting engagements resulting in multi-phased modernization projects for Fortune 1000 firms. Structured offshore contracts and business partnerships driving significant cost reduction and enhanced support strategies.

Responsible for sales of software and consulting projects for IT transformation, modernization, and integration technology across a 14-state region. Reported to Vice President of Sales. Specialized in modernization strategies using leading edge integration products. Software and services proposals led to successful projects across a wide base of clients (state government, banks, payroll processing, insurance).

Responsible for software sales in the Information Management products division. Reported to Sales Manager for the Southeast Region. Closed software transactions in excess of $14M with major clients including SunTrust Banks, Cingular, Delta Airlines, Federated Systems Group (Macy's), The Home Depot, and the State of Georgia.Partnered with SunTrust IT stakeholders to rework IT SDLC change management procedures. Supplied new software products, process improvements, and consulting… Show more Responsible for software sales in the Information Management products division. Reported to Sales Manager for the Southeast Region. Closed software transactions in excess of $14M with major clients including SunTrust Banks, Cingular, Delta Airlines, Federated Systems Group (Macy's), The Home Depot, and the State of Georgia.Partnered with SunTrust IT stakeholders to rework IT SDLC change management procedures. Supplied new software products, process improvements, and consulting services. Resulted in software and services contracts exceeding $1.3M. Show less

Responsible for global account contract revenue for The Coca-Cola Company and United Parcel Service. Reported to Regional Vice President of Sales. Met multi-million dollar sales quotas by expanding research contracts and consulting revenue over 30 percent annually.