8+ years of hands-on experience as a Solutions Architect, Data Scientist, or Software Engineer delivering complex AI/ML platforms. 3+ years of consulting leadership experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Experience deploying machine learning models in production environments. Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies and platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks, Vertex AI, SageMaker). Proficiency in Python, Scala, Java, or similar programming languages. Strong background in building and operating data pipelines and developing APIs/web applications (Flask, Django, Spring). Complete software development lifecycle experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.