I am Thom Linders, an Applied AI Workflow Engineer focused on designing reliable, constraint-driven generative AI workflows for production use. I translate user intent into consistent, production-ready outputs that respect physical-world constraints such as layout boundaries, safety margins, and downstream usability. With hands-on experience in print publishing and production standards, I design end-to-end AI pipelines, combine modern prompt engineering with practical validation, and document decision logic to support future enhancements. I thrive on building recoverable, auditable systems, validating outputs against real-world requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to turn complex goals into dependable, usable results.

Thom Linders

I am Thom Linders, an Applied AI Workflow Engineer focused on designing reliable, constraint-driven generative AI workflows for production use. I translate user intent into consistent, production-ready outputs that respect physical-world constraints such as layout boundaries, safety margins, and downstream usability. With hands-on experience in print publishing and production standards, I design end-to-end AI pipelines, combine modern prompt engineering with practical validation, and document decision logic to support future enhancements. I thrive on building recoverable, auditable systems, validating outputs against real-world requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to turn complex goals into dependable, usable results.

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I am Thom Linders, an Applied AI Workflow Engineer focused on designing reliable, constraint-driven generative AI workflows for production use. I translate user intent into consistent, production-ready outputs that respect physical-world constraints such as layout boundaries, safety margins, and downstream usability.

With hands-on experience in print publishing and production standards, I design end-to-end AI pipelines, combine modern prompt engineering with practical validation, and document decision logic to support future enhancements. I thrive on building recoverable, auditable systems, validating outputs against real-world requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to turn complex goals into dependable, usable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Partner at Refined by Fire Designs
March 1, 2015 - Present
Built and maintained the company’s website and Etsy storefront using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Managed business analytics and marketing strategy across social channels to grow traffic and customer retention.
Senior Sales Product Specialist at Intuit
November 1, 2019 - May 1, 2025
Leveraged AI and analytics tools to optimize sales processes and improve team productivity. Trained and mentored teams through adoption of cloud-based POS and e-commerce platforms. Collaborated cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align performance goals.
Senior Sales Consultant at Intuit
July 1, 2001 - November 1, 2019
Spearheaded cross-sell strategies for SaaS, payments, and payroll tools. Served as Co-Chair of the Intuit Christian Action Network and as a Leadership Council member.
Publisher & Editor at Tucson Parent Magazine
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Led editorial and production operations for a monthly print publication with ~50,000 circulation; oversaw layout, print preparation, and production timelines; collaborated with printers and vendors to ensure assets met bleed, trim, and safety requirements; balanced creative design with production constraints and deadlines; developed practical understanding of print standards, tolerances, and real-world production challenges.
Senior Sales Product Specialist (AI & Analytics Systems) at Intuit
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Worked with AI-assisted systems used in operational and training environments; evaluated AI-generated insights for accuracy, clarity, and real-world applicability; collaborated with stakeholders to refine AI workflows based on practical constraints; emphasized explainability and trust in AI outputs used for decision-making.

Education

BS, Information Technology – Database Application & Development at Liberty University
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Liberty University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

AWS Developer Bootcamp (Udemy)
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025
Data Science Bootcamp (Udemy)
January 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other