Tom brings extensive technical, managerial, and leadership experience to Sheehan Phinney as the firm’s Director of Information Security and Technology, where he leads the I.S.T. group.
Tom brings extensive technical, managerial, and leadership experience to Sheehan Phinney as the firm’s Director of Information Security and Technology, where he leads the I.S.T. group.
Tom’s passion for computers began during a grade school field trip when he encountered his first computer at a science museum, sparking a lifelong interest in technology. He spent 8 years in the US Navy as an Electronics Technician on submarines, specializing in electronic warfare, navigation, and communications.
Concurrently, he pursued a B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Texas, Austin. After his naval service, Tom transitioned to technical support and engineering roles, eventually joining Paradigm Computer Consulting in New Hampshire. After several years, he moved into banking information technology with Centrix Bank & Trust, where he spent six years improving and expanding their IT operations team and infrastructure.
Tom then returned to Paradigm in a leadership role as C.O.O. until it sold in 2017. He stayed on post-sale, ensuring a smooth transition for his staff and their clients before he joined the Sheehan Phinney team.
Tom is a Microsoft Certified Professional and ISC 2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), underscoring his commitment to maintaining high standards in information security.
Beyond his professional life, Tom enjoys telling stories, reading science fiction, and spending time with his family and has a playful knack for harassing his kids and extended family.