AI Lead

Skills :

Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLM), Agentic AI, AI presales, solution architecture, Computer Vision, TensorFlow,.

Job Overview :

We are looking for an execution-focused and visionary AI Practice & Innovation Lead to join our leadership team in Dubai.

This full-time, hybrid role is ideal for a senior AI professional who thrives on building cutting-edge solutions and leading enterprise-scale AI transformation. The selected candidate will spearhead Intertecs AI Center of Excellence (CoE), design high-impact AI solutions, and drive innovation across our business unitsDigital, Cloud, Managed Services, Cybersecurity, and Microsoft practices.

Qualifications And Skills :

Must-Have Skills :

- 10+ years of experience in technology or consulting, including 4+ years in AI/ML leadership roles.

- Proven expertise in AI presales and solution architecture, especially in client-facing roles.

- Proficient in :

• GPU provisioning (A100, H100, T4),.
• High-throughput storage
• Scalable deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and MLOps platforms.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred / Bonus Skills :

- Experience with enterprise platform integration (i.e., Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow).

- Knowledge of MLOps tools : MLflow, Kubeflow, Sagemaker, Azure ML.

- Exposure to AI compliance, Responsible AI, and ethical frameworks.

- Past success in scaling AI teams or practices in mid-sized or regional IT services companies.

Roles And Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership :

- Define the AI vision and roadmap aligned to Intertecs growth strategy.

- Lead the AI Center of Excellence (CoE), collaborating with cross-functional teams including presales, delivery, product, and marketing.

- Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across domains and functions.

Solution Development & Presales :

- Partner with sales and account leaders to design AI solutions for client RFPs and proposals.

- Build PoCs, reference architectures, and solution accelerators using ML, NLP, Computer Vision, and Generative AI.

- Translate complex business challenges into scalable AI solutions for industries like Government, Healthcare, BFSI, Utilities, and Real Estate.

Innovation & R&D :

- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including LLMs, multi-modal models, vector databases, and open-source tools.

- Pilot internal AI initiatives such as talent intelligence, finance automation, and project risk prediction.

- Maintain Intertecs edge in GenAI, agentic systems, and enterprise AI adoption.

Governance & Enablement :

- Define best practices, data governance, and responsible AI guidelines.

- Lead organization-wide enablement through training programs, workshops, and capability development.

- Ensure scalability, compliance, and ethical use of AI across all implementations.

Tools & Technologies :

- ML & CV : PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, OpenCV, YOLO, Detectron2.

- LLMs & Agents : OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, CrewAI, LlamaIndex, Haystack.

- Deployment : Azure AI, AWS Sagemaker, Vertex AI, Docker, Kubernetes.

- Data & Ops : MLflow, Airflow, Hugging Face, Weights & Biases.

- Vector DBs : FAISS, Pinecone, Chroma, Qdrant.

What You'll Influence :

- Shape Intertecs AI go-to-market (GTM) strategy and client AI vision.

- Lead client conversations from traditional solutioning to AI-driven innovation.

- Help position Intertec as an AI-first system integrator in the region.