Tom Celinski

Dr. Tom Celinski is a seasoned leader known for his ability to deliver results in challenging environments, specializing in building and leading high-performance global teams across a range of industries.

With a diverse technological background in areas such as petabyte-scale cloud processing, AI, big data, mathematical modeling, and more, Tom has a unique cross-disciplinary systems engineering and software expertise that allows him to drive innovation across various domains.

Having worked internationally in the US (including Silicon Valley), UK, and Australia, Tom has a wealth of experience from multinationals to startups, holding positions from technical Director/VP to CEO.

His educational background includes a PhD in Adaptive Control of Sensory Perception in Robotic Systems, a BE in Systems Engineering, and a BSc in Computer Science - all from The Australian National University.

Tom's professional journey includes key roles such as CTO at Nearmap, Executive Vice President, Technology and Engineering at Nearmap, Director of Software at Aristocrat, VP Development at Hive Labs, VP Engineering at BuildingIQ Pty Ltd, CEO at Avega Systems, Head of Embedded Software at Linn Products, Director of Software Development at Capital Networks Pty Ltd, and Lecturer and Tutor at the Australian National University.

Driven by a passion for solving complex problems, both technical and business-related, Tom excels at finding solutions that may not be obvious to others, drawing from his extensive experience and global exposure.

In addition to his technical prowess, Tom is a true leader who believes in nurturing and empowering his team members to achieve the near-impossible and deliver exceptional results.

From founding and managing a startup with offices in Sydney and Silicon Valley to learning from successful entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide, Tom's career has been defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to driving impactful change.

Tom Celinski's reputation as an effective and visionary leader precedes him, making him a sought-after expert in the tech industry for his unparalleled track record of success and his ability to innovate and lead in today's fast-paced and complex business landscape.