Kevin O'Dell

Kevin O'Dell is an accomplished engineering executive with extensive experience in product innovation and technology management. Currently serving as the Director of Engineering at Toyota Connected North America, Kevin leads software development for global vehicle safety and convenience platforms, emphasizing mission-critical reliability and customer safety. Previously, Kevin held various roles at State Farm®, including Technology Director and Technology Manager, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing product development, technology operations, and agile methodologies across multiple domains. Kevin's career began as a hands-on software developer, solution architect, and data analyst, demonstrating a strong foundation in technical operations and service delivery. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems from Illinois State University.