Role and Company

Enterprise Architect, IBM

Expertise

28 years experience in information technology

Location

Columbus, OH

About Tom

Enterprise Architect experienced with creating cost-effective, high-performance technology architecture solutions across industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, energy, and telecommunications. Lead teams to gather requirements, identify risks, and define architectural decisions to address business opportunities.

Throughout my 20 year career in the Navy and Navy Reserve I served as Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, Administrative Officer, Production Branch Chief, Security Officer, Training Officer, Analyst, and SUPPLOT work center supervisor. Mobilized after 9/11 to the Office of Naval Intelligence Technology Directorate. Deployed to the Arabian Gulf aboard the USS Carl Vinson as an enlisted operational intelligence specialist.

Tom's Recent Answers

3 years ago

What's the best place to start?

Hi Robert, after my four-year enlistment in the Navy I started as a contractor for a technical help desk and...

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3 years ago

Steps to get into computer engineering?

Hi Uriel, after my four-year enlistment in the Navy I started as a contractor for a technical help desk and...

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3 years ago

How can I make my military experience and education look more competitive when compared to civiliand who have years of work experience that I do not possess

Hi Initra, after my four-year enlistment in the Navy I started as a contractor for a technical help desk and...

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3 years ago

Is IBM still in the Healthcare / Healthcare IT business?

Hi Chip, IBM also provides infrastructure services to a number of healthcare companies. IBM supports healthcare and other companies with...

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3 years ago

Welcome to ACP AdvisorNet’s Virtual Career Event with IBM! Introduce Yourself!

Tom Crawford here. I've been with IBM for 17 years and I'm an Enterprise Architect. I retired from the Navy/Navy...

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