Thomas Lycett

Analytical English-language professional with a discerning eye for intent, nuance, accuracy and tone, supported by substantial practical understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Highly skilled at translating both nebulous ideas and exacting briefs into polished finished work: clarifying uncertainty when needed, following precise instructions faithfully, and judging whether an output truly satisfies the human request.

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Python programs using PyTorch, Random Forests, genetic algorithms, training and validation workflows, model weights and structured evaluation. Brings independent judgement, careful quality control and more than a decade of direct customer-facing delivery.

Independent Oil Painter & Commissioned Artist at Self-Employed (2021-01 – Present)

• Create and sell original oil paintings from my own ideas, alongside commissioned work shaped around each client's individual brief and expectations.
• Translate subjective, incomplete or highly exact visual briefs into finished paintings, judging when to interpret creatively, when to seek clarification and when faithful execution of a precise vision is essential.
• Manage the full client journey independently, including concept development or reference review, expectation setting, progress communication, revisions, completion, sale, delivery and installation.

Founder & Director - Online Personalised Mug and Gift Business at Self-Employed (2012-01 – 2025-01)

• Built and operated a successful online personalised-products business across eBay, Etsy and Amazon for approximately 13 years.
• Interpreted thousands of customer requests ranging from loosely expressed ideas to exact specifications involving names, dates, wording, images, layout and emotional significance.
• Clarified ambiguous instructions, followed precise briefs closely, managed revisions and resolved problems while protecting the customer's intended outcome.
• Wrote and edited product listings, customer correspondence and sales content, and performed meticulous preproduction checks for spelling, accuracy, consistency and presentation.