Tom founded eTripTrader, Inc., in 2002, to help create a better quality of life for his fellow United Airlines pilots. 21 years later, Crew Companion, now in its second generation, serves over 15,000 United Airlines pilots. Further leveraging his 35 years in aviation leadership, crew planning, and scheduling with the United States Air Force and United Airlines, Tom expanded the product offerings with the rebranded “eTT Aviation” to include the comprehensive SkedFlex product suite. The success of eTT Aviation is due in large part to Tom’s encyclopedic understanding of the needs of airline customers, including aircrew scheduling, airline management, and logistical planning, to the benefit of the full eTT Aviation product line. Tom is a certificated Airline Transport Pilot with more than 6000 hours of flight time among many aircraft types including the Boeing 737 (300/500), Airbus (A319/A320), military aircraft (T-37, T-38, C-12F, KC-135R), and corporate aircraft including Beechcraft Premier, Pilatus PC12, and others. Tom is a member of the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA), Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA), Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), and the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO). Tom owns a ranch with his wife of 39 years in Eagle, Idaho, where he is an active member of the local community.

Chris LaJoie co-founded eTT Aviation, led its original software development, and now serves as chief technology officer and chief information officer, with oversight of the entire engineering team. Fluent in numerous programming languages, Chris is highly adept at leveraging new technologies to the benefit of both Crew Companion and the eTT Air Operations Suite. Chris and his team built and maintained the physical server infrastructure at a Tier III datacenter for many years before migrating SkedFlex to Amazon Web Services, where his team manages all cloud configuration, maintenance, and support services. Chris also serves as the eTT designated privacy official, ensuring compliance to PIPEDA principles.

For more than 25 years, Sonja has been an aviation industry professional specializing in information technology and operations. Sonja began at Fairchild Dornier in 1996 as an in-house programmer and rose through the ranks to become the first female director at M7 Aerospace. In her role as director of operations for government programs, Sonja oversaw accounting, inventory management, purchasing, contracting, proposals, and technical support for the Management Information System for Aviation (MISA) software. In 2009, Sonja joined IT Aviation Solutions where she guided MISA until its acquisition by eTT Aviation in 2019. Leveraging her BA and MBA as COO at eTT, Sonja is responsible for direct oversight of all operational functions of the company, including strategic planning, policies and procedures, organizational structure, budget planning and tracking, new customer and project implementations, training, project management, quality assurance, customer support, product improvement, and major technical aspects of the entire Air Operations Suite. Sonja is also a member of the Board of Directors at eTT Aviation.

Todor Todorov was born and raised in Bulgaria. His passion for computers and programming determined the professional path he was going to take. He graduated in the top 10 of his class from Sofia Technical University (Bulgaria) with a masters degree in Computer Science. The pursuit for more exciting opportunities for his career as a software engineer brought him to the U.S., where he joined eTripTrader in 2007. With his 20 years of experience in the software development industry he ensures that CrewCompanion makes the lives of United Airline’s pilots and flight attendants a lot easier. In his free time Todor enjoys spending time with his family.

Dana has been involved in aviation virtually his entire life. With a business degree and a major in Air Transportation Management, he pursued a flying career and flew the line in the Northeast part of the US. Wanting to be more involved with the operation of the airline, he became a licensed Dispatcher and worked his way up to Director of the SOC – managing the day-to-day operations for flight and crew. He became very involved with the improvement and development of the software products he was using and eventually went to work for the company who provided these products to assist them with implementation, training, and business development. When the company was sold to Sabre in 2001, he held various positions in Delivery and Product Management, concluding his time at Sabre as a Product Director. In 2016, he went to work for Comply 365 as Account Director, selling product solutions and negotiating contracts to a growing number of customers around the globe. In 2021, his love for operations, product development, and product management led him to join eTT as Product Director for SkedFlex Flight Planning and SkedFlex Vertical, where his vast experience, enthusiasm, and industry knowledge are greatly contributing to the success of eTT.

Shereen comes to eTT Aviation with over 15 years of Accounting and Finance experience in a variety of industries at several Fortune 100 Companies. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Science in Accounting – Specialization: Forensic Accounting and has been able to successfully utilize both her education and experience to manage accounting, finance, and auditing functions. Shereen has always had a passion for software implementations and has been instrumental in several large successful implementation projects, where she was able to work through the process from start to finish and provide software vendors with valuable input from a customer’s perspective. Shereen started working with MISA when she was the Finance Manager for L3 Harris and moved to eTT in 2020. At eTT, her knowledge of MISA and her software implementation experience allowed her to transition from her accounting position into the MISA Product Director position with ease. As MISA Product Director, she is directly responsible for the MISA product, the success of her team, the successful onboarding of new customers, and the continued support of existing customers while ensuring all aspects of the software align with the long-term vision and growth of the product. Shereen also provides accounting and finance advice and internal audit support.

Hany is a seasoned technology professional with over 25 years in the airline solutions industry. With his expertise in software engineering, Hany is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and create solutions that exceed customer expectations. Prior to joining eTT Aviation, Hany was a manager of software engineering at Sabre Airline Solutions, where he oversaw large-scale agile software development projects. Hany’s experience in managing cross-functional teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing innovative solutions has been instrumental in his success. As a director of engineering at eTT Aviation, Hany leads a team of talented software engineers who are dedicated to developing solutions that revolutionize the industry and enhance customer experiences. Hany is also a strong advocate for mentorship and professional development. He is committed to helping team members achieve their full potential and supporting their career growth. When not working, Hany enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. His passion for technology and commitment to excellence make him an integral part of the eTT Aviation team.

Karen has amassed nearly 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, serving in various operational management positions within airlines of different types and sizes, including scheduled, cargo, and charter services. Prior to joining eTT, she worked at a major aviation software company, where she assisted global airlines in the implementation of new software and conducted comprehensive training for staff across multiple departments. Karen has also been an active participant in conferences around the world, sharing her expertise and insights with audiences. Her focus lies in leveraging software to enhance operational efficiency in airlines, with a specific emphasis on optimizing crew and aircraft utilization. At eTT, Karen prioritizes understanding each customer’s unique operational needs and is dedicated to developing a roadmap that sets SkedFlex FCMS apart from competitors.