Head of Gen AI and Applied AI, Linklaters

Tom Checkiewicz is a seasoned technology professional with over 25 years of experience across diverse industries, including BioPharma, Financial and Insurance Services, E-Commerce, and Mobile Telecoms. He has a proven track record of driving innovation and business growth through his expertise in Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and High-Performance Computing (HPC). Tom’s global experience spans Europe, the US, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region.

Tom is passionate about applied AI research and leveraging AI/ML platforms to explore new business opportunities. He is skilled at aligning business architectures with long-term technology strategies and implementing technology roadmaps that enable cutting-edge development and operational execution.

Currently, Tom focuses on Generative AI technologies and developing data products based on custom-built Large Language Models (LLMs). His work involves utilising advanced distributed computing systems and AI infrastructure to empower AI researchers to efficiently experiment and prototype with advanced prompt engineering techniques. These techniques are often powered by fine-tuned information retrieval systems and custom-trained LLMs. By applying his hands-on approach, Applied AI background and technology leadership skills, Tom is pioneering AI/ML solutions tailored for the legal industry.