Our Team

Tom spent 20 years at Sun Microsystems, where he co-founded the Java Factory, before he started developing iPhone apps on his own. He later led the development team for mobile and cloud-based software at Valassis before he joined Tome’s team in 2014.

Backing up Jake and Massimo, Dan brings automotive OEM production experience to the Tome team. While not inventing the future, you can find Dan on endurance walks around Metro Detroit, logging hundreds of miles. Dan is also a partner in Tome’s first spinout Social Active, LLC, in stealth.

Angela got a degree in computer science from Arizona State University and led a software engineering team in the “Valley of the Sun” before returning to her native Michigan to raise a family and join Tome.  She’s happy engineering solutions that improve health, support mobility and bring people together.

Rich got his start in tech working in radio. He joined NPR as a sound engineer after Ohio University, explored broadcast systems and automation, and eventually entered the lab with a small team researching broadcast technology. Fortune dealt him a fresh start and new research challenges at Tome. A private pilot, Rich lives outside Washington, DC and loves traveling to the faraway places he once visited by shortwave radio.

Jeanne grew up in metro Detroit, studied computer engineering at Oakland University and was an embedded systems researcher prior to coming to Tome. She’s now part of a team of software engineers dedicated to making breakthrough innovations that matter. Her work on Tome projects combines her interests in various connected device technologies and allows her to explore new and exciting spaces while solving interesting problems.

Nick studied computer engineering at Michigan, joined the workforce and quickly learned that the big-company tech thing wasn’t for him. He sought migration to a startup and landed at Tome doing iOS and Android development for ambitious Internet of Things projects.

Mark grew up with computer games: playing, modding and eventually hosting. The experience sent him down a path of  exploration into tech’s nitty-gritty and advanced details. He studied computers at the University of Vermont, and later at Michigan Tech. The Hacker Fellows program channeled him toward Tome, where he currently works on the Advanced Projects Team. Off the clock, he enjoys sci-fi and mountain biking.

Tony got into computer programming to make games but music is what drives him now. He interned at Livio and later left for the Tome nest, where his ability to take tech from zero to something real with the quickness makes him a valuable team player.

Praveen hails from South India and got his start in the world of software development at Freshworks after he earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering. He got his master’s at Western Michigan University and was picked by Tome to work on multiple Android and web app development projects. When he’s not tackling emerging tech challenges, Praveen enjoys playing cricket, travel and watching movies.

Ben fell in love with computers in high school and eventually became the lead programmer on the robotics team. He later left the family nest to study computer science at the University of Michigan. Ben knew that he wanted to work in software development when he graduated but wasn’t sure where until he found Tome and was inspired by the forward-thinking vibe.

Scott is like a sponge absorbing a sea of tech wizardry at Tome. The software engineer co-op from Kettering University is working toward a computer science degree and getting the hands-on experience that will take it all to the next level. He enjoys fixing tech bugs and knowing it makes a difference. When he’s not at work or in class, it’s a steady diet of Monty Python, video games and chess.

Joe became his family’s computer pro out of necessity while he was still in grade school and never really stopped learning about them. Tapped to join Tome as a software engineer co-op while studying computer science and cybersecurity at Kettering University, he described working on the company’s mobility and automotive projects as “like jumping on a train into the future.” When he’s not thinking about ways to make technology more secure, Joe enjoys growing hydroponic peppers and cooking herbs.

Battling your older brother for playing time on a game console has its benefits. For Jason, it channeled him toward the computer desk. His programming path through Kettering University eventually led to Tome, where he’s not  “just another drop in a lake” and likes seeing his code at work in a finished product.  A Venturing Scout with a love for the outdoors, Jason was a high school drum major and loves music.

Colin’s interest in computers began like it does for many, by playing video games with his brother. He took it to the next level by studying computer science at Kettering University and jumped on the opportunity to work as a software co-op at Tome. He likes working on Tome projects that are unique for the Detroit area. When he’s not on a computer, he still enjoys gaming and action sports like hockey and soccer.

Conner started tinkering with robots in high school and eventually became the go-to programmer for his robotics team. That role inspired Conner’s college path and his noble quest to leverage artificial intelligence for practical usefulness in the workforce. When he’s not studying runes at Kettering University or working on Android development at Tome, you’ll find him gaming in the “League of Legends” realm or handcrafting chain mail armor in the real world.