About Aspire: Aspire Systems is a $170 million global technology services firm serving as a trusted technology partner for our customers. We work with some of the world's most innovative enterprises and independent software vendors, helping them leverage technology and outsourcing in our specific areas of expertise. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 4,600 people across the globe. Our core philosophy of "Attention. Always." communicates our belief in lavishing care and attention on our customers and employees. Title: AI Lead / Sr Data Scientist (Lead) Location: St. Louis, MO / Non Local who are willing to relocation is fine Job Type: 6 months Contract to hire Experience: 8 – 12+ years Rate: $90 per hour on C2H Job Summary: Lead and manage the AI research and development team. Develop and implement AI strategies that support business objectives. Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI models and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products. Monitor and analyze AI trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of technology. Ensure scalability and efficiency in AI model deployment. Mentor team members and foster a collaborative working environment. Architect, design, and implement scalable AI/ML computing infrastructures and application stacks. Collaborate with scientists, data analysts, and business stakeholders to design and deploy AI solutions. Develop and demonstrate AI use-cases, conducting workshops and training sessions to foster AI adoption. Evaluate and implement best practices in AI/ML, data mining, and analytics. Document architecture roadmaps, reference architectures, and standard operating procedures for AI solutions. Provide expert consultation on AI-related standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for AI computing infrastructure. Stay updated with emerging technologies in AI and ML to enhance institutional capabilities Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Aspire reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: At Aspire Systems, we foster a work culture that appreciates diversity and inclusiveness. We understand that our multigenerational workforce belongs to different regions, cultures, economic backgrounds, race, gender, ethnicity, education, personality, and religion.