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Tom Welter

Tom Welter

Project Manager at OSTIF

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Summary

Project management for open source security audits: As an OSTIF Project Manager (joined 2025), Tom coordinates and manages security audit engagements for open source projects and is listed on multiple public audit reports. ostif+2
Payments and merchant support background: Prior to OSTIF, Tom spent a decade at Braintree where he supported merchants, improved internal processes, and built a high-performing support team; earlier he worked at a Chicago point-of-sale startup leading expansion into credit card processing. ostif
Business education and operations focus: Tom holds a business degree from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and applies business and operational skills to manage projects and coordinate cross-organizational security work. ostif
Personal interests blend finance and outdoors: Outside work, Tom pursues fishing, camping, travel, and trading (options and stocks), reflecting interests in both outdoor activities and financial markets. ostif

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Enjoys fishing, traveling to new countries, trading options and stocks, camping, and spending time with partner Stefan and their dog. ostif