What you have: 8+ years of progressive experience in machine learning, advanced data science, and AI development-with a strong recent emphasis on deploying Generative AI, LLMs, or agentic systems to production-OR an Advanced Degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a quantitative STEM field with 6+ years of relevant experience. You possess the agility to navigate rapidly shifting AI paradigms, the architectural vision to design scalable systems from ideation to production-grade performance, and the leadership to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and core business value.