Tom Ketola

Tom Ketola is an experienced software architect and technical director with a diverse background in the gaming and technology sectors. Currently working as an independent consultant since November 2016, Tom provides technical development and strategy for early-stage startups and serves as a consulting CTO for a Chicago-based Android consumer product company. Previous roles include Chief Software Architect at Tagkast, where Tom was instrumental in developing a photo kiosk product, and Technical Director at Kongregate, overseeing engineering efforts for multiple mobile titles. Other notable positions include Chief Software Architect at Tanvas, CTO at LyteShot, and Technical Director at Disney Interactive Studios, contributing to significant titles such as the Avengers Initiative and Kingdom Hearts: Forgotten Keys. Tom also founded Radius9 Inc., managing project evaluations and software crisis management, and held lead roles at Aerocast, Midway Games, and Konami Games, showcasing a strong track record in both leadership and technical development across various platforms and projects.