AI Relational Lead

The role

This person will drive AI innovation and thought leadership across Total Perform. They will design AI/LLM-powered solutions, establish integration best practices, and act as an external evangelist through speaking and publishing.

What you will do

• Design and implement AI/LLM-powered solutions using Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, and emerging AI platforms
• Establish best practices, architectural patterns, and frameworks for AI integration
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms through hands-on experimentation
• Mentor engineers and teams on prompt engineering, AI-assisted development, and agentic workflows
• Build proof-of-concepts and pilot projects
• Collaborate with delivery, consulting, and engineering leaders to identify AI opportunities
• Speak at conferences, webinars, and industry events
• Publish technical articles, case studies, and thought leadership content
• Engage with the broader tech community through open-source and AI forums
• Run internal workshops and brown bag sessions on AI tools and techniques

Required qualifications

• Hands-on production experience with Claude, ChatGPT, or similar LLM platforms
• Strong technical background in software engineering, data engineering, AI/ML, or related field
• Proven ability to communicate AI concepts to multiple audiences
• Experience building or architecting AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Track record of external communication: speaking, writing, community engagement, or recognized expertise
• Strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations
• Ability to evaluate emerging AI tools and articulate their potential impact and use cases
• Experience working with customers to identify and implement AI solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for AI and commitment to staying current with the rapidly evolving landscape

Nice to have

• Experience with prompt engineering and fine-tuning LLMs
• Background in consulting, systems thinking, or strategic advisory
• Experience building agentic workflows or AI-assisted development tools
• Published technical content, speaking engagements at industry events, or recognized thought leadership
• Familiarity with multiple AI platforms and frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Anthropic SDK, OpenAI API, etc.)
• Experience in healthcare, financial services, or enterprise software domains
• Background in product strategy or go-to-market positioning
• Data science or machine learning background
• Experience with AI governance, safety, and ethical considerations

About the company

Total Perform is a partner for AI, consulting, software development, and nearshore staffing.