Tom Abeles

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DISC Type : cd

Senior Software Engineer at Relativity Space

Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

Tom is a Senior Software Engineer at Relativity Space, specializing in building innovative software for the aerospace industry. With a background that includes managing teams at Blue Origin and developing next-gen space station software, he brings a unique blend of technical leadership and hands-on coding. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.

Colleagues describe Tom as "whip-smart, " "quick to learn, " and an "effective contributor" who is also fun to work alongside. He has a demonstrated interest in cutting-edge technology, including a patent for a deep learning system. His past experience and interests also connect him to The Walt Disney Company and media technology.

Unique fact: Tom transitioned from a legal background, having earned a Juris Doctor, to a successful career in software engineering for the space industry.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Judgemental

Hard To Convince

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Aerospace Software
Currently builds factory platform software at Relativity Space and previously developed spacecraft design and space station logistics software at Blue Origin.
Engineering Efficiency
His personal headline is "Empowering Engineers to Kick Their Excel Habit, " indicating a passion for creating better tools and workflows for technical teams.
Machine Learning
Co-invented a patented system for classifying data using deep learning neural networks that can be refined through expert input.

Media Appearances

Tom has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Senior Software Engineer at Relativity Space
12-2023 - 1-2026
Manager at BLUE ORIGIN
9-2023 - 12-2023
Senior Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN
1-2021 - 9-2023
Space Station Logistics Architect at BLUE ORIGIN
4-2020 - 1-2021
Full Stack Software Engineer at Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International

Education

2007 - 2010
Juris Doctor from University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Davis

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Tom

Personality Compatibility


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