Thomas Peterson
About Thomas Peterson
Thomas Peterson serves as the Area Supervisor for Central and North Florida at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2003. With extensive experience in equipment maintenance and customer service across various sectors, he has contributed to advancements in security technology at numerous government and international facilities.
Work at Smiths Detection
Thomas Peterson has served as the Area Supervisor for Central and North Florida at Smiths Detection since 2003. In this role, he oversees operations and ensures the effective implementation of security technologies across various locations. His responsibilities include managing projects related to explosive detection systems and enhancing security measures at airport facilities. Peterson has played a key role in introducing new technology, specifically walk-through explosive detectors, which have improved passenger screening processes at TSA airport facilities.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his tenure at Smiths Detection, Thomas Peterson worked in various technical roles. He was an Equipment Maintenance Specialist at Intersil for five months in 2002, and before that, he served as a Customer Service Engineer at Axcelis Technologies for three years in Orlando, FL. His career began as an Avionics Technician at Rockwell Collins for four months in 1999. Additionally, he worked as a Field Service Engineer at Varian Semiconductor for four years in Austin, TX, and served in the US Navy as a Fire Controlman for six years.
Technology and Security Initiatives
Throughout his career, Thomas Peterson has been involved in several significant technology and security initiatives. He introduced new technology walk-through explosive detectors at TSA airport facilities, which streamlined the process of clearing selected passengers non-invasively. He has also maintained service contracts with the British government, focusing on equipment service and monitoring narcotics efforts in the southern Caribbean and Jamaica. His experience includes installing and configuring equipment for various government agencies, enhancing security protocols across multiple sectors.
Training and Installation Experience
Thomas Peterson has extensive experience in training and installation across various sectors. He has installed and configured equipment for the Department of Defense, Drug Enforcement Administration, and other government entities. His work involved training operations personnel at multiple sites, ensuring that staff were proficient in using the installed technologies. Peterson also assisted with the installation of automated Commuted Topography X-ray (CT scan) explosive detection equipment at Miami International Airport, contributing to enhanced airport security measures.
Support for Nuclear Power Plants
In addition to his work in airport security, Thomas Peterson has provided support to multiple nuclear power plants in Canada. His role involved ensuring compliance with new security standards, particularly in screening employees for explosive devices. This experience highlights his ability to adapt security measures to meet stringent regulatory requirements in sensitive environments.