Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as a Senior Product Manager in AI at LG Electronics since September 2025. Previously, Tom held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Engineering Director, Inc. from December 2016 to September 2025, where Tom led the development of innovative CBOT atmospheric corrosion sensors. Tom also has experience as an Adjunct Lecturer and Entrepreneur in Residence at Northwestern University, contributing to interdisciplinary innovation and teaching. As a Technical Co-Founder at Captain, Tom designed neural networks for document processing, and prior roles include significant contributions at GrubHub Inc. and Facebook in data analysis and engineering. Education credentials include a Master's in Information from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's in Telecommunications from Michigan State University, alongside doctoral studies in Theoretical Computer Science at Northwestern University.