THOMAS RAILROAD CONSULTING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chief Technical Officer
• Instructor

After I retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad in 2001, I founded Thomas Railroad Consulting, after 30 years of injury-free service as a Locomotive Engineer, Road Foreman of Engines, and Training Officer. Since my retirement, I have been a Railroad Consultant / Instructor and have trained hundreds of new hires to become Conductors and Engineers. I instructed them in safety, operations, and FRA equipment inspection rules and regulations that included mechanical and air brake rules on locomotives and freight cars. As a Road Foreman of Engines, I specialized in teaching safe train handling techniques. A repeat guest on CNN live technology segments discussing various topics. Lead presenter for cross-departmental executive presentations for technology products launching. Toured the US as the lead technical product specialist; going to several conventions to present new technology products. Was a Game Designer for Midway on several AAA titles to architect systems and logic for several video games. Enriched animations with scripting languages to influence gameplay with speed, physics, and effects. Authored creative and technical documents used as the basis of the product. The main point of contact at Scott Systems for inbound sales and lead presenter. Provided live product demonstrations and technical webinars to educate clients.