Thomas Woodard

Thomas Woodard is an experienced professional currently serving as the VP of Product Services & Partnerships at OPENLANE and as a Product Advisor for SKA Robotics since February 2024. Previously, Thomas held various senior roles at Amazon from 2012 to 2023, including Senior Manager for Alexa Smart Reordering, where leadership of cross-functional teams was key to enhancing the Alexa Smart Home experience. Notably, Thomas directed the discontinuation of Dash Buttons and managed operations in the Wireless division. Thomas's extensive background in the US Army, including roles as Company Commander and Operations Manager, combined with academic achievements from Carnegie Mellon University and Missouri University of Science and Technology, underscore a strong foundation in management, operations, and engineering.