I embed with your team, understand your specific context, and build working solutions directly with you—on-site, hands-on, from discovery through production.
A Forward Deployed Engineer operates at the intersection of engineering and client success. I come to where the problem lives, embed with your team, and build solutions in the real context of your business—not from a distance.
I go where the work is. Whether it's a factory floor, an executive boardroom, or a remote dev team, I operate effectively in client environments and adapt to your culture and constraints.
Two decades of enterprise development, AI/ML pipelines, and hands-on implementation across industries. I don't just advise—I build and ship production-quality software.
From requirements discovery through production deployment, I own the full outcome. One person who understands the business goal, the technical path, and the delivery risk.
My background is built for the FDE role—technical depth, client-facing delivery, organizational coaching, and cutting-edge AI engineering.
Shipped enterprise applications at IBM across the US, UK, India, and China. Served as developer, architect, and technical lead on complex, large-scale systems.
Worked directly with C-suite leaders, managers, and development teams to streamline delivery, eliminate waste, and build high-performing organizations.
Deployed directly to client locations as a support engineer, resolving complex Lotus Notes implementation problems that standard support could not solve.
Built fully automated pipelines where AI writes code, generates and runs tests, and deploys to production—reducing development cycle time dramatically.
A structured approach built for the realities of client environments.
Understand your specific business context, team dynamics, and technical landscape through structured discovery. No generic solutions—every engagement starts with clarity about what actually matters and why.
I work alongside your team, not for them from a distance. On-site or deeply connected, I become part of your delivery flow—building relationships and context that produce better outcomes than any contractor working in isolation.
Build, test, and ship working software. TDD-driven, production-quality code from day one. I use the latest AI-assisted development tooling to accelerate delivery without sacrificing reliability or maintainability.
Continuous iteration based on real user feedback. I stay until the solution is working and your team owns it. Knowledge transfer is part of delivery—not an afterthought.
Available for on-site and remote freelance engagements. Reach out to start a conversation about your project.
tom@teaminnovationllc.com
+1 502-974-1888
linkedin.com/in/tomboulet
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