Kevin O'Dell

Executive Leader @ Toyota Connected | Leading AI Enablement, Connected Platforms & Engineering | Delivering Strategy, Scale & Operational Excellence

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

Technology and product executive with deep experience in automotive telematics, vehicle safety, and the many dimensions of insurance technology. Known for pioneering software solutions at Toyota Connected and State Farm Insurance, I bring a strategic and practical approach to engineering rooted in DevOps principles that leads to high-quality products, greater efficiency, and happier customers. My leadership style builds a fun, energizing, and collaborative culture where innovation thrives and teams stay focused on creating real value for the people we serve.

Experience

  • Toyota Connected North America (Plano, Texas, United States)
    • Executive Director of Engineering
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Director of Engineering
      Jun 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Sr Managing Engineer
      Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 · 9 mos

  • State Farm ® (Full-time · 16 yrs 1 mo)
    • Technology Director
      Feb 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Technology Manager
      Aug 2015 - Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Software Engineer, Solution Architect, Data Engineer, Security Analyst
      Oct 2005 - Aug 2015 · 9 yrs 11 mos