Sr. AI and Copilot Solutions Architect - Microsoft Azure & Fabric Integration

We are seeking a visionary Senior AI & Copilot Solutions Architect to lead the design of AI solutions within the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem, with a strong focus on Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Fabric integration. In this role, you will be the "AI Innovation & Automation Architect," driving the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance enterprise productivity and workflows. 

This position is a remote position with Home Office setup as determined by SHI management. 

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Include, but not limited to:

• • • Presales Engagement 
    • Collaborate with sales teams to understand client requirements, goals, and pain points. 
    • Design and present tailored solution solutions, addressing business and technical needs. 
    • Lead discovery sessions, technical workshops, and assessments to evaluate current environments and identify opportunities for modernization. 
    • Create comprehensive technical proposals, including solution architecture, implementation roadmaps, and cost estimates. 
    • Lead the development of SOWs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client needs and business objectives. 
    • Drive revenue growth within the professional services team by identifying new opportunities and optimizing service offerings. 
    • Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Studio Expertise: 
    • Design and architect AI solutions that integrate Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio capabilities. 
    • Develop strategies for leveraging LLMs and AI agents to automate complex tasks and enhance user experiences. 
    • Customize and extend Copilot functionalities to meet specific enterprise needs. 
    • Azure AI Expertise: 
    • Design AI/ML solutions using Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI Service. 
    • Architect AI agents using LLMs and related technologies. 
    • Design retrieval augmented generation (RAG) techniques to enhance LLM performance. 
    • Establish MLOps practices for AI model deployment and monitoring. 
    • Microsoft Fabric Integration: 
    • Design AI solutions that leverage data from Microsoft Fabric. 
    • Integrate Copilot and Copilot Studio with Fabric data and analytics workloads. 
    • Utilize Fabric data to improve the performance of LLM-based applications. 
    • Synergistic Collaboration: 
    • Collaborate with the Data & AI Solutions Architect to access and utilize data from Fabric for AI/ML workloads. 
    • Work with the Data Governance Architect to ensure AI/ML models comply with data governance policies. 
    • Act as the expert on LLMs and AI agent development within the Microsoft ecosystem. 
    • Client Engagement: 
    • Conduct client discovery sessions to understand their AI and automation needs. 
    • Develop and present compelling proposals and demonstrations that showcase the value of Copilot-enhanced AI solutions. 
    • Act as a trusted advisor to clients on AI strategy and implementation. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in data science and AI/ML solution development and deployment. 

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in GenAI solution development and deployment. 

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure AI services, including Copilot and Copilot Studio. 

• Experience developing and deploying AI agents and LLM-powered applications. 

• Strong presales experience, with a focus on AI solutions and automation.

• Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. 

Technical Skills: 

• Expertise in Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio. 

• Proficiency in Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI Service. 

• Strong understanding of LLMs and AI agent development. 

• Experience with retrieval augmented generation (RAG). 

• Experience with MLOps practices. 

• Understanding of Microsoft Fabric. 

• Soft Skills: 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.    

• Strong client relationship management skills.    

Microsoft Certifications: 

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) 

• Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) 

• Travel to internal meetings as needed, up to 10%

• The estimated annual pay range for this position is $160,000 - $220,000 which includes a base salary and bonuses. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.
• Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status