Peter O’Donoghue Named One of WashingtonExec’s Top CTOs to Watch in 2025
Tyto Athene is proud to share that Peter O’Donoghue, Chief Technology Officer, has been recognized by WashingtonExec as one of its Top CTOs to Watch in 2025. This annual list highlights technology leaders who are transforming how government agencies operate and empowering teams to deliver mission results through innovative, forward-leaning solutions.
As CTO, Peter leads the strategy and execution of Tyto’s technical innovation portfolio, shaping the company’s vision for digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI/ML integration, and mission-ready platforms. His work focuses on identifying and investing in technologies that accelerate impact for defense, intelligence, and civilian customers.
“It’s truly a privilege to lead Tyto’s CTO team during this time of extraordinary innovation and transformation,” said Peter. “I’m grateful to work alongside such exceptional engineering talent, capable of rapidly integrating and applying modern AI, cloud, networking, cyber, and post-quantum technologies with a relentless focus on delivering secure mission outcomes for our warfighting and national security customers.”
Since joining Tyto, Peter has played a critical role in scaling innovation and aligning the company’s technology roadmap with growth and M&A objectives. That includes the successful acquisition of MindPoint Group, expanding Tyto’s cyber and automation capabilities, and launching a formal Innovation Lab to accelerate the development of advanced solutions across key domains. His leadership has also helped rebuild and energize the New Business Solutions team, sharpening Tyto’s competitive edge across the Beltway.
“Under Peter’s leadership, our Chief Technology Office has become a powerful driver of mission success for our customers,” said Dennis Kelly, Tyto Athene CEO. “His team’s work, ranging from the development of advanced solution accelerators to the integration of transformative AI, cyber, and networking technology, is directly enabling our national security partners to operate more efficiently, securely, and effectively.”
Looking ahead, Peter is focused on building out a next-generation ecosystem of solution accelerators and integrated technologies to support Tyto’s continued growth. This includes working closely with the Innovation Lab to push advancements in adaptive networking, cyber resilience, digital engineering, and mission data platforms, all guided by an AI-first approach to automation and decision support.
“In 2025, we’re focused on driving sustainable growth by building compelling solution accelerators and partnering with our growth team to outpace the competition,” Peter said. “Our Innovation Lab is advancing networking, cyber, mission data, and digital solutions under the guiding principle of AI-driven intelligent automation.”
Team Tyto congratulates Peter on this well-earned achievement and looks forward to his continued leadership.
Read more about his achievement here: Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025