About Phil
Professional electrician, electrical inspector, technology consultant, and the mind behind What Phil Thinks.
Philip Tomlinson
What Phil Thinks is a trademarked brand operated by Philip Tomlinson, delivering specialist consulting and training across two core areas: off-grid energy systems and advanced technology solutions.
As a professional electrician and electrical inspector with qualifications in electronic systems and microprocessor systems, Philip brings deep technical expertise to every project. Whether it's designing large-scale solar installations, training motorhome dealerships on Victron Energy systems, or building custom IoT solutions, the work is always hands-on and practical.
On the technology side, Philip specialises in coding across multiple languages and leveraging AI models — including large language models, local models, and video models — to create bespoke solutions that solve real business problems.
Qualifications & Expertise
- Professional Electrician
- Electrical Inspector
- Electronic Systems
- Microprocessor Systems
- Victron Energy Specialist
- AI & Machine Learning Solutions
- Multi-language Software Developer
- IoT & Hardware Integration