Senior AI Consultant

We are seeking a Senior AI Consultant to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable business impact. This role combines strategic advisory with hands‑on execution—ideal for someone who can translate complex business problems into scalable AI systems and guide stakeholders from concept to production.You will work directly with executives, product teams, and technical stakeholders to identify opportunities, define AI strategies, and implement solutions across machine learning, generative AI, and data platforms.Key Responsibilities Strategic AdvisoryPartner with leadership to identify high-impact AI opportunitiesDefine AI roadmaps aligned with business objectivesEducate stakeholders on AI capabilities, limitations, and ROIDesign end-to-end AI/ML and generative AI solutionsArchitect scalable data pipelines and model deployment frameworksEvaluate and select appropriate tools, models, and infrastructureHands‑On DevelopmentBuild and deploy machine learning and/or LLM-based applicationsDevelop prototypes and production‑grade systemsFine‑tune models, optimize performance, and ensure reliabilityClient & Stakeholder EngagementLead workshops, discovery sessions, and technical presentationsTranslate business needs into technical requirementsServe as a trusted advisor to both technical and non‑technical stakeholdersGovernance & Best PracticesImplement AI governance, risk management, and compliance frameworksEnsure ethical AI use, data privacy, and model transparencyEstablish MLOps / LLMOps best practicesRequired Qualifications 7+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or related fieldProven track record of delivering AI solutions in production environmentsStrong experience with:Machine learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn)LLMs and generative AI (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, open‑source models)Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Experience designing scalable architectures and deploying models (APIs, microservices)Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications Experience in consulting or client‑facing rolesFamiliarity with vector databases, RAG architectures, and prompt engineeringExperience with data engineering (ETL pipelines, data lakes/warehouses)Background in a specific industry (e.g., media, healthcare, finance, retail)Experience leading cross‑functional teams or mentoring junior engineersWhat Were Looking For Someone who goes beyond "AI experimentation" and delivers real business outcomesStrong problem‑solving mindset with a bias toward executionAbility to operate both strategically and tacticallyComfortable in ambiguous, fast‑moving environmentsCompetitive salary + performance‑based incentivesEquity participation (if applicable)Position may be based in Irvine CA or Remote#J-18808-Ljbffr