AI Solutions Architect And Developer Associate Director Protiviti is looking for an AI Solutions Architect and Developer, Associate Director to join our growing Artificial Intelligence Innovation team. Protiviti is an innovative global consultancy that provides transformative solutions across industries through its deep expertise in artificial intelligence. The Protiviti AI Studio is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions that drive business growth. It supports ideation, experimentation and enablement, providing organizations an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, access to tools and expertise to turn AI concepts into real business impact. The AI Solutions Architect and Developer, Senior Manager will be part of Protiviti's AI Studio. They will play a pivotal role in envisioning "the art of the possible" with AI, transforming abstract concepts into tangible solutions for clients. They will be responsible for developing and showcasing demonstrations and prototypes that address real-world challenges, ensuring that clients can see the practical applications and benefits of AI firsthand. Through experimentation and prototyping iteration, they will create repeatable industry solution accelerators that not only solve immediate business problems but also pave the way for scalable future implementations. What will help you be successful: You are intellectually curious and enjoy continuous learning You enjoy discussing technical and industry trends and seek opportunities to demonstrate AI technologies and enable both internal and external stakeholders You excel at using storytelling techniques to bring AI concepts and ideas to life, making complex technologies accessible and engaging for diverse audiences You participate in the initiation and development of new products and services You understand the business environment and potential impact of Artificial Intelligence within industries You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members Do your talents include the following? Creating AI-enabled prototypes and a demonstration showcase, continuously building and iterating on prototypes to create an extensive portfolio of AI application starters to real-world business problems Leading the design and development of end-to-end AI solutions to solve complex business problems Cloud services and infrastructure with platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Programming languages for AI development, including Python Collaborating with internal stakeholders to create AI-enabled solutions for repeatable business problems and develop functional prototypes to validate feasibility and applicability of AI technologies to practical use cases and challenges Fostering innovation by identifying new AI technologies or methodologies that can enhance current processes or solve new challenges Engaging with stakeholders to understand their business needs, translate these requirements into technical specifications for the AI Innovation Hub Working closely with data scientists and engineers to ensure smooth implementation of AI/ML models into production systems Establishing best practices in AI governance principles ensuring ethical use, transparency, risk management while delivering high-quality services to clients Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying and implementing strategies to obtain new work or clientele Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate Your educational and professional qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science or related field) 9+ years working designing and deploying technology projects involving advanced analytics or machine learning models A minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with Generative Artificial Intelligence technology experimentation, prototyping, solutioning, and deployment Familiarity with cloud-based AI technologies and platforms strongly preferred Professional Certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect are preferred Our hybrid workplace: Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states West Virginia, Alaska. Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services. Job location: IL PRO Chicago