Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes is an experienced business development leader in the technology and transportation sectors, currently serving as VP of Business Development, Sales and Marketing at Optym since January 2025. Previously, at Duos Technologies, Inc., Tom achieved over $5 million in annual sales by executing targeted strategies for AI-Based Automated Railcar Inspection. Additional roles include Account Executive at Celonis, where Tom focused on process optimization, and Director at GE Transportation, managing a $100 million annual sales portfolio for rail solutions. Tom's extensive background also includes leadership positions at IBM and BMC Software, consistently exceeding sales targets and developing innovative approaches in enterprise solutions. Tom holds education from Texas Tech University and Tarrant County Junior College.