Tom Normile
About Tom Normile
Tom Normile serves as the Head of Engineering for Conversational AI at SoundHound. He has extensive experience in engineering and product management, having held senior roles at companies such as eBay, Amazon, and Apple, and has a strong background in voice AI and natural language understanding technologies.
Current Role at SoundHound
Tom Normile serves as the Head of Engineering for Conversational AI at SoundHound. He has held this position since 2022, working from the company's Santa Clara, California office. In this role, he focuses on advancing the development of conversational AI technologies, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at eBay
Tom Normile worked at eBay for a total of 11 years, holding various senior roles. He served as the Senior Director of Engineering & Product Management from 2005 to 2016. During his tenure, he also held positions such as Senior Director of Customer Experiences and Senior Director of Verification, Trust and Safety. His contributions spanned multiple areas, including international expansion and engineering feedback systems.
Experience at Amazon
From 2016 to 2018, Tom Normile was the Head of Engineering for Alexa Shopping at Amazon. His role involved overseeing engineering efforts related to Amazon's voice shopping capabilities, contributing to the development of innovative features for the Alexa platform.
Educational Background
Tom Normile studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Limerick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). He also studied Aeronautical Engineering at Technological University Dublin. This educational foundation supports his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Expertise in Conversational AI
Tom Normile has significant experience in bringing conversational AI products to market. His expertise includes Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Understanding (NLU), wake words, and Text-to-Speech (TTS) systems. He has a proven track record in building and leading teams focused on Voice AI technologies, fostering customer-centric cultures in both startups and established companies.