Tom Robinson, Pmp
About Tom Robinson, Pmp
Tom Robinson is a Fleet Development Manager at Torc Robotics, with extensive experience in program management and engineering across various organizations, including NASA and the U.S. Navy. He has held multiple roles at Naval Air Systems Command and has a background in electronic engineering technology.
Work at Torc Robotics
Tom Robinson has been serving as the Fleet Development Manager at Torc Robotics since 2022. In this role, he oversees the development and management of fleet operations, focusing on the integration and deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies. Prior to this position, he worked as an Autonomous Vehicle Safety Officer at Torc Robotics from 2021 to 2022, where he was responsible for ensuring the safety protocols for autonomous vehicles were met.
Experience at NASA
Tom Robinson worked at NASA from 2003 to 2010, holding various roles including Project Manager and Analyst at the Goddard Space Flight Center and Kennedy Space Center. He contributed to multiple projects during his seven-year tenure. In 2017, he returned to NASA as a Subject Matter Expert for the NASA Safety Center, where he worked for six months in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area.
Background at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Robinson has extensive experience with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), where he held several positions over a span of 15 years. He served as an Electronic Calibration Technician and Instructor from 1983 to 1986, an Electronic Engineering Technician from 1986 to 1990, and later as a Program Manager and Projects Manager from 1996 to 2003. His roles involved various responsibilities in program management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Tom Robinson studied Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, completing 55 credit hours from 1987 to 1988. He also attended the U.S. Navy Technical Training, where he achieved advanced knowledge in electronics and avionics from 1974 to 1982. Additionally, he studied at the Defense Acquisition University, focusing on Advanced Program Management.
Military Service
Robinson served in the US Navy from 1974 to 1982 on active duty, followed by a 15-year commitment in the US Navy Reserve from 1985 to 2000. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in leadership and technical skills, which he later applied in his civilian career.