Tom O'connell, Set
About Tom O'connell, Set
Tom O'Connell is an A&E Business Development Manager at Milestone Systems with a strong background in project management and business development. He has over two decades of experience in the fire and security industry, having held various leadership roles at notable companies.
Work at Milestone
Tom O'Connell has served as the A&E Business Development Manager at Milestone Systems since 2015. In this role, he focuses on building relationships and fostering teamwork within a diverse leadership environment. He collaborates with the engineering community to manage new projects and facilitate potential business deals. His responsibilities include coordinating customer needs and goals by developing program strategies and examining risks and potentials. O'Connell plays a key role in creating and executing business strategies for projects supported by the Consulting Engineering community.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Milestone Systems, Tom O'Connell held several positions in the fire and security industry. He worked at UTC Fire & Security as a Business Development Manager from 2011 to 2012 and as the Director of Commercial Business from 2006 to 2010. He was employed at Johnson Controls, Inc. as Fire & Security Business Manager from 2012 to 2015. His earlier experience includes working at Honeywell as National Integration Manager for Fire Systems from 1993 to 2004 and at Tyco SimplexGrinnell as General Business/Sales Manager from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Tom O'Connell studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at TCJC. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex engineering challenges. He is known for developing innovative solutions independently through resourceful creativity. O'Connell provides advisory technical requirements to align user needs with results, demonstrating a strong understanding of technical specifications.
Project Management Skills
O'Connell has a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, showcasing strong project management skills. He actively assists with solutions engineering on complex campus projects, indicating his expertise in handling large-scale engineering challenges. His leadership roles involve addressing complex challenges and consistently introducing creative and profitable solutions.
Relationship Building and Teamwork
Tom O'Connell is recognized for actively building relationships and fostering teamwork in a diverse leadership environment. His collaborative approach with the engineering community enhances project management and facilitates potential business deals. O'Connell's ability to coordinate customer needs and develop program strategies contributes to his effectiveness in business development.