Senior Consultant | AI Solutioning (Remote) - Trace3 : Job Details

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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Street-Smart-Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice -The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork -Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it's due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

About the Role:

The Sr. Consultant of AI Solutioning will be instrumental in delivering exceptional AI solutions to clients. Reporting to the Director of AI Solutioning, this role involves active participation in client delivery and support for presales activities. Leveraging deep expertise in AI solution design, development, and deployment, the Sr. Consultant will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader in the AI solutioning domain. Responsibilities include developing and refining methodologies and frameworks, contributing to business development and proposal activities, and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple clients. The primary focus will be leading delivery teams and advancing the overall growth and development of AI solutioning capabilities.

What You'll Do:

I. AI Capabilities Development

• Support developing and refinement of methodologies for AI requirement gathering, solution design, and development
• Create reusable AI solutions capabilities for common industry challenges
• Develop AI solutions to address key client challenges, including AI monitoring and observability, and security operations for machine learning models (ML LLM/Sec Ops)
• Contribute to the development of Trace3's AI Solutioning product and service portfolio, aligning with market demands and company strategy

II. Teamwork

• Coordinate approach with the Director of AI Solutioning to ensure AI solutioning aligns with Trace3 business objectives and growth strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI solutioning with overall product and services strategy
• Support sales/account teams by providing expertise in AI solution design and development during sales pursuits and client engagement

III. Talent Development

• Mentor and lead a team of AI architects, strategists and product managers, ensuring successful project delivery and continuous development
• Contribute to the continuous learning and development of internal talent

IV. AI Capabilities Sales and Delivery

• Work closely with clients to understand their challenges, gather and analyze data, formulate hypotheses, and define actionable plans to solutions.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of AI solution delivery across multiple clients
• Guide clients through technology/data selection, leveraging expertise in Azure OpenAI, Snowflake, Databricks, LLMs and related AI tools
• Lead client engagements, from initial solution design through to solution deployment
• Lead resources directly and through cross functional teams; exhibit strong leadership to drive high performing teams
• Manage the scope, requirements, resources and budget for all assigned projects
• Continuously monitor and create transparency through the communication of project status, issues and risks to internal teams and our client

V. Thought Leadership

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

Qualifications & Interests:

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree/certifications preferred.
• 5+ years' experience leading technical consulting engagements including focuses on data science, data transformation, AI/data architectures, advanced analytics, or similar platform implementation
• 2+ years' experience in solution design and development, with a strong track record of successful client engagements
• Relevant AI/ML certifications preferred but not required (e.g., Azure Machine Learning Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, etc.)
• Certifications in data platforms, data science, AI, statistical analysis and/or related areas by reputable organizations
• Familiarity with various AI and Machine Learning technologies, methods, tools (e.g., GitHub, PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), programming languages (Python, R, etc.), and data architecture
• Extensive knowledge of data analysis, statistical modeling, consultative frameworks, project management methodologies, and technical implementation
• Up-to-date understanding of AI industry trends and emerging technologies
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment
• Ability to approach customer requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver
• 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
• Conflict negotiation and problem-solving skills and agility

The Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off