Tom Brancato

Tom Brancato is a Senior Manager of Engineering at Self Financial, Inc. since August 2022, with over two decades of experience in software engineering leadership at Lockheed Martin from July 2001 to August 2022. Notable roles included Software Engineering Manager, where Tom managed over 20 direct reports, emphasizing performance management, career development, and team engagement. Tom also served as an Agile Coach, transforming team dynamics and promoting an Agile Development Methodology. Prior experiences encompass significant projects such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and tactical software solutions for the Merlin Helicopter Program. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master of Arts in Economics from Binghamton University, a Graduate Certificate in Software Architecture from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Cornell University.