Tom Portlock
About Tom Portlock
Tom Portlock serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Odyssey Systems, where he has worked since 2002 in various roles including COO/CMO. He has extensive experience in systems acquisition, engineering, and program management, particularly in the air traffic control and tactical communications sectors.
Work at Odyssey Systems
Tom Portlock has held multiple roles at Odyssey Systems since joining the company in 2002. He served as Director of Proposal Development from 2010 to 2012, followed by a position as Director of Air Force Programs from 2009 to 2010. He was then appointed Director of Business Development and Chief Marketing Officer from 2012 until he became Chief Executive Officer in June 2019. As CEO, he oversees the company's strategic direction and operations, managing a portfolio of programs with an annual revenue of $200 million.
Education and Expertise
Tom Portlock holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southeastern Massachusetts University, now known as UMass Dartmouth, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He also attended Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School of Business. His expertise encompasses systems acquisition, engineering, and program management, particularly in tactical communications and air traffic management systems.
Background
Tom Portlock began his career as a federal employee at Hanscom Air Force Base, where he worked as a Project Manager for the US Air Force from 1990 to 1997. He later transitioned to the private sector, holding project management positions at Raytheon from 1997 to 2000 and at Nortel Networks from 2000 to 2002. His extensive background in program management laid the foundation for his subsequent roles at Odyssey Systems.
Career Progression
Throughout his career, Tom Portlock has progressed through various leadership roles in the aerospace and defense sectors. After his tenure at the US Air Force, he joined Raytheon, where he worked as a Project Manager for three years. He then moved to Nortel Networks for two years before joining Odyssey Systems, where he has held several key positions leading to his current role as CEO.