Thomas C.

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Senior Instructional Designer, Semi at Tesla

San Jose, California, United States

Overview

Thomas is a Senior Instructional Designer at Tesla, creating engaging technical content for the Semi program. His background includes roles at Globality and Apple, with expertise in solution architecture and cloud computing. People who have worked with him describe him as brilliant, collaborative, talented, and creative.

Outside of his professional work, Thomas has a passion for aviation technology and is an FAA Certified Drone Pilot. This interest in hands-on technology and complex systems complements his career in developing technical learning experiences across different mediums.

Unique fact: He holds a professional certification as an FAA Certified Drone (sUAS) Pilot.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Technical Training
He is part of what he describes as a "world-class technical training program" at Tesla and is actively involved in team growth.
Instructional Design
This is his core profession, focusing on Engineering Learning Experience (LX) and utilizing tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Vyond for development.
Cloud Solutions
His experience at Tesla, Globality, and Apple consistently lists skills in Solution Architecture, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Cloud Computing.

Media Appearances

Thomas has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Senior Instructional Designer, Semi at Tesla
1-2025 - 2-2026
Instructional Designer, Semi Service at Tesla
1-2022 - 1-2025
Instructional Designer, Vehicle Hardware & Firmware at Tesla
2-2019 - 9-2020
Senior Technical Content Manager at Globality, Inc.
10-2017 - 1-2019
Technical Operations Manager, News+ at Apple

Education

2021 - 4-2022
Master of Science - MS from Grand Canyon University
2017 - 2018
Cert. from UC Berkeley Extension

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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Thomas

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