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Tom Bender

Energizer · DISC type I
Technology Director at Fiberoptics Technology, Inc.
📍 Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States

Tom Bender is the Technical Director at Fiberoptics Technology, Inc. , leveraging extensive experience in product development and engineering for the medical, aerospace, and defense industries. He is a proven leader in managing global teams and continuous improvement. Tom holds a Bachelors from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Masters from Syracuse University.

Tom demonstrates a keen interest in professional and personal growth, particularly in the area of emotional intelligence. This focus on developing high-potential employees and managing multi-functional teams suggests a value placed on interpersonal dynamics and effective leadership skills beyond technical expertise.

His expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and development to global supply chain management and manufacturing.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Technology Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

How Tom shows up

Imaginative
Big Picture Person
Enthusiastic

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Priorities

Topics Tom cares about

Fiber Optic Systems
His entire career, including his current role as Technical Director, is centered on the design, development, and manufacturing of fiber optic components and systems.
New Product Development
Has a background as a Manager of New Product Development and a proven track record of creating components and sub-assemblies across multiple high-tech industries.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Technology Director
Fiberoptics Technology, Inc.
3-2020 - 9-2023
Director of Program Management
SCHOTT, North America
10-2012 - 2-2020
Director of Sales, Americas
SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging
1-1995 - 9-2012
Manager, New Product Development
SCHOTT
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Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master's degree
Syracuse University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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