IMMI
Tom Braden has a diverse work experience in the IT industry. Tom started their career with Partners 1st Federal Credit Union as an Information Systems Integrator. Tom then moved on to Aunt Millie's Bakeries, where they served as a Senior Network Administrator and later became the Director of Enterprise Technology. After that, they joined IMMI as the Manager of IT Operations before eventually becoming the Vice President of Information Technology. In addition to their extensive experience in the private sector, Tom also served in the Army National Guard as a 1st Lieutenant and Platoon Leader.
Tom Braden's education history includes:
- From 2020 to 2023, Tom Braden completed the Certificate of Specialization in Leadership & Management at Harvard Business School Online.
- In 2018 and 2019, Tom Braden obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in I.T. Management from Western Governors University, specifically from the College of Information Technology.
- From 1986 to 1990, Tom Braden earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Spanish & International Business from DePauw University.
- Between 2008 and 2015, Tom Braden pursued IT Continuing Education & Certification Courses at Unitek College.
In addition to their academic degrees, Tom Braden has obtained several certifications, including:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from Cisco (obtained in February 2022).
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (obtained in August 2019).
- CNSS 401 Recognition from CNSS - National Security Systems (obtained in August 2018).
- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) from Cisco (obtained in February 2018).
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA) from Cisco (obtained in February 2018).
- Silver Peak SD-WAN Professional (SPSP) from Silver Peak (obtained in November 2017).
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - Windows Server 2012 R2 from Microsoft (obtained in June 2015).
- Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) - XenApp 6.5 Administration from Citrix (obtained in 2014).
- Microsoft Technology Associate: Networking Fundamentals (MTA) from Microsoft (obtained in 2014).
- CompTIA Network+ from CompTIA (obtained in October 2013).
- Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT) from Apple (obtained in 2013).
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials from CompTIA (obtained in 2013).
- CompTIA Green IT Certification from CompTIA (obtained in 2013).
- CompTIA Server+ from CompTIA (obtained in 2013).
- CompTIA A+ from CompTIA (obtained in March 2013).
- Apple Certified Associate (ASA), Mac Integration 10.8 from Apple (obtained in 2012).
- CompTIA Security+ from CompTIA (obtained in June 2012).
- Citrix Certified Sales Professional (CCSP) from Citrix (obtained in 2008).
IMMI
For more than 60 years, IMMI® has been the industry leader in the design, testing and manufacturing of advanced safety systems, operating from world-class headquarters on a 70-acre campus in Westfield, Ind. IMMI was founded in 1961 as Indiana Mills and Manufacturing, Inc. With four employees and two sewing machines, the company manufactured and distributed seat belts for automotive applications. Today, IMMI has grown into a global company that specializes in bringing innovative customized safety solutions to people throughout the world, with facilities in North America, Mexico, China and Europe. An ongoing dedication to “Bringing Safety to People” is the hallmark of the company, and this commitment continues today as IMMI pioneers the latest generation of advanced safety systems. With the vision of a safer future for every child and adult riding in a vehicle, IMMI produces hundreds of innovative products for various sectors. IMMI products are found on commercial, industrial, military and emergency response vehicles, as well as on school buses, motorcoaches and child restraints.