AI/ML Lead - Dataiku & Azure ML (Independent Visas Only)

Title: AI/ML Lead Location: Remote – USA (EST Candidates Preferred) Job Type: Contract to Hire Job Description This role is critical to advancing enterprise wide analytics at Delta Dental The Expert Technical Specialist will partner closely with data architecture data engineering and business analytics teams to identify and implement machine learning ML use cases that address real world business challenges The position sits within Delta Dentals Data Analytics Center of Excellence which is responsible for executing the company’s Enterprise Data Analytics strategy fostering a data driven culture governing data assets and enabling impactful business insights Key Responsibilities • Leverage deep expertise in Dataiku and Azure ML to support business data scientists in defining developing tuning and deploying ML models Provide guidance and mentorship to data scientists and development teams on ML best practices from ideation to deployment Serve as an Advanced Analytics Product Owner identify and prioritize new ML use cases track progress and risks and coordinate resolution efforts Drive thought leadership on Advanced Analytics governance including ethical and legal guidelines Build validate and implement predictive models in support of strategic initiatives or AI ML proof of concepts clearly present findings to stakeholders Analyze current data related processes and lead process improvement initiatives Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience Required Skills and Abilities • Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and collaborate across all levels of IT and business Strong project leadership and organizational skills with experience delivering high impact technical solutions Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences Expertise in developing and delivering training or mentorship to team members Excellent analytical problem solving and documentation skills Experience developing business cases proposals and presentations Must Have Requirements • Extensive experience with Dataiku over 5 years Strong communication collaboration skills Will be leading weekly meetings with other Data Scientist Candidate must reside near a Delta Dental office location Oakland Rancho Cordova Alpharetta etc Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future FTE conversion eligibility required Role is starting off as a contract need but may convert perm if a solid fit for the team Thanks & Regards Alok Ranjan Pathak | Team Lead - US Staffing Email: Alok.ranjan@ampstek.com | Desk: (609) 360-2613 Ampstek LLC – Global IT Partner | www.ampstek.com