Strategy Consultant

Title: AI consultant Location: Columbia, SC Position type: W2 contract Job Description Provide technical expertise in the evaluation, design, and responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. Support the development and execution of AI strategies aligned with organizational goals and business objectives. Participate in AI use-case and vendor review processes, ensuring compliance with established governance, security, privacy, and operational standards. Promote the adoption of standardized AI processes, frameworks, and best practices across the organization. Design secure AI architectures and develop reusable technical patterns for enterprise AI implementations. Develop AI use cases, prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and feasibility assessments to validate AI solutions. Evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models, and services to determine technical feasibility and business value. Design and implement AI agents and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. Work with generative AI platforms including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and similar technologies. Utilize AI‑assisted coding tools to accelerate software development, testing, debugging, and documentation. Define AI success criteria, key performance indicators (KPIs), and production monitoring measures. Develop dashboards and reports to measure AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes. Integrate AI capabilities with Microsoft Azure and AWS cloud environments. Assist business units in identifying AI opportunities, assessing risks, and implementing secure AI solutions. Maintain expertise in emerging AI technologies, industry trends, and enterprise AI best practices. Communicate technical concepts effectively through documentation, presentations, and knowledge‑sharing sessions. Support complex AI initiatives while collaborating with cross‑functional technical and business teams. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 1+ year of proven experience establishing proof‑of‑concept success criteria and evaluating AI solutions against defined criteria. 2+ years of hands‑on experience with ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative AI platforms. 2+ years of experience designing and implementing AI agents and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions. 1+ year of experience using AI‑assisted coding tools to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and documentation. 1+ year of experience defining AI use‑case success criteria, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and production monitoring measures. 1+ year of experience building dashboards and reports for AI adoption, performance, cost, risk, and operational outcomes. 1+ year of hands‑on experience integrating AI capabilities with Microsoft Azure and AWS. Strong communication, technical documentation, and knowledge‑transfer skills. Advanced report writing and presentation skills. Experience working on complex technical projects. Preferred Skills Background in a variety of programming languages and programming principles. Familiarity with Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), transformers, Natural Language Processing (NLP), image classification, and time‑series data. Experience with data tools and techniques for storing, retrieving, and cleaning data. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Experience supporting enterprise AI strategy, governance, and implementation initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr