Todd Van Otterloo
About Todd Van Otterloo
Todd Van Otterloo serves as the Senior Director of Technology at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technology and program management, having held various roles at Thomson Reuters over a span of 14 years.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Todd Van Otterloo serves as the Senior Director of Technology at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, he leads a team of over 150 engineers focused on application development for Westlaw, a prominent legal research platform in the United States. His leadership emphasizes cloud development and support, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Todd Van Otterloo has a substantial history with Thomson Reuters, having worked in various roles since 1999. He served as a Senior Executive Technical Support Analyst from 1999 to 2004, then transitioned to Senior Project Manager in the Office of the CTO from 2004 to 2007. Following this, he held the position of Director of Technology from 2009 to 2021 and Director of Program Management from 2007 to 2009. His extensive experience within the company spans over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Todd Van Otterloo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in technology, particularly in cloud development and support. He is recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams through talent development, mentoring, and retention strategies.
Career at AVA Engineering
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Todd Van Otterloo worked at AVA Engineering as a Sales and Support Engineer from 1996 to 1998. This role provided him with foundational experience in technical support and sales, contributing to his later success in technology management.