Artificial Intelligence Consultant

The AI Solutions Architect will play a key role in scoping, designing, and supporting the delivery of cutting-edge AI solutions for our clients. Reporting to the Director of AI Solutioning, this role serves as a primary contact for our sales organization to help our clients navigate their AI journey, collaborate across practices to ensure the design of cohesive and high-value solutions, and involves participation in client delivery activities as needed. Expertise in AI technology selection and solution architect design will be essential, guaranteeing that clients realize maximum ROI and fully leverage the potential of AI capabilities.

Summary of essential job functions:

I. AI Capabilities Development

* Develop and apply structured methodologies to assist clients in the evaluating, acquiring, and implementing AI architectures (e.g., Common RAG System Architectures (Naïve, Advanced, Modular) and technologies (LLMs, Vector Stores, Knowledge Graphs).

* Assist in the development of comprehensive AI operations strategies, including defining ML/Ops capabilities and operating models to manage AI solutions effectively.

II. Teamwork

* Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and partners to develop solution offerings for our customers.

* Support sales/account teams by providing expertise in AI solution evaluation and implementation during sales pursuits and client engagements.

* Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and integrated AI technology solutions.

III. Talent Development

* Mentor a cross-functional team of architects, engineers, and scientists to ensure successful project delivery and continuous development.

* Contribute to the continuous learning and development of internal talent and capabilities.

IV. AI Capabilities Delivery

* Ensure delivery quality and consistency of AI engagements across multiple clients.

* Lead the design and execution of technical capability assessments, analyzing results and presenting recommendations in an effective, logical manner to the client.

* Leveraging a product-agnostic philosophy, guide clients through appropriate technology adoption strategies, bringing expertise in platforms such as Azure ML Studio/OpenAI, AWS SageMaker/Bedrock, Snowflake, Databricks, Weights & Biases, NVIDIA AI Enterprise, and DataRobot.

* Lead resources directly and through cross functional teams; exhibit strong leadership to drive high performing teams.

V. Thought Leadership

* Stay updated on latest AI trends, technologies, and best practices to inform strategy development and implementation.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field preferred.

* 6+ years’ experience in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity scoping, designing, and implementing technical solutions.

* 2+ years’ experience in AI solutions architecture, with a strong track record of successful client engagements.

* Product management experience in AI, advanced analytics, and/or digital transformation.

* Relevant AI/ML certifications preferred but not required (e.g., Azure Machine Learning Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, etc.).

* Strong understanding of various AI and machine learning technologies and methods including MLOps practices and tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), programming languages (Python, R, etc.), and data architecture concepts.

* Up-to-date understanding of AI industry trends and emerging technologies.

* Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner within business units; able to build bridges across teams and job functions.

* Ability to approach customer requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver.

* Familiarity with AI vendors and their ecosystems.

* Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to AI adoption and operations.

* Experience in a consulting or solutions-oriented environment.

* Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.

* Strong influencing skills to get things done and inspire business transformation.

* Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills with an ability to present security related concepts to C-Level Executives and non-technical audience.

* Ability to travel when needed.