Amanda Hervol

About Amanda Hervol

I build things with AI that actually work — repeatable, reliable, and built to last past the demo. As an AI workflow designer and systems architect, I specialize in translating messy organizational problems into structured AI tools: prompt architectures that function as internal research engines, multi-step workflows that turn raw data into executive-ready outputs, and evaluation frameworks that keep AI honest. My background in grant writing and strategic research means I bring an unusual combination of narrative precision, systems thinking, and deep domain knowledge to every build. I\'ve contributed to $5M+ in proposals and helped secure ~$2M in awarded funding — much of it using AI-assisted workflows I designed and documented from scratch. Sectors include regenerative agriculture, military-connected families, education, mental health, and global development. I hold the Microsoft Azure AI Essentials Professional Certificate and am currently building Python and Claude API skills — because understanding the tools at a deeper level makes me better at deploying them responsibly. What I bring to teams: structured thinking, a bias toward documentation and repeatability, and a genuine commitment to quality output (AI-generated or otherwise). Outside of work, I\'m usually being supervised by two Bernedoodles, reading something historical, or volunteering with local rescues. Let\'s connect if you\'re working on something meaningful — or just want to swap dog photos. a••••••••@gmail.com | 🤖 AI Workflow Designer | Strategic Writer | 🧠 Systems Thinker

Experience

1. Ai Workflow Systems Architect Funding Analysis

   Kalona Organics

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Design and implement AI-enabled workflows that support organizational research, strategic analysis, and executive decision support.• Identify operational workflows where AI tools can improve efficiency, research synthesis, and analytical clarity.• Design structured AI prompt architectures that function as repeatable internal tools for research analysis, strategic planning, and funding evaluation.• Build multi-step AI workflows that transform complex research inputs into structured executive briefs and decision-support documents.• Conduct iterative testing and refinement of AI prompts to improve accuracy, consistency, and analytical rigor.• Authored $1.5M+ in grant submissions to various foundations and agencies, including USDA and IBM.

Education

• Western New Mexico University

  Master of Arts - MA

• Western New Mexico University

  Bachelor of Science - BS