Lead Associate - Data / AI
Davies Group2 months ago
Pune, IndiaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of machine learning and generative AI solutions.
- Define enterprise AI standards, architecture patterns, MLOps practices, and model governance frameworks.
- Partner with business and executive leaders to identify use cases, create AI roadmaps, and measure outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data scientists, ML engineers, analytics teams, and developers.
- Oversee model lifecycle management, including feature engineering, training, evaluation, deployment, drift monitoring, and retraining.
- Build and optimize machine learning pipelines using Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Python, and related technologies.
- Embed security, compliance, explainability, and responsible AI principles into AI solutions.
- Present technical concepts, recommendations, and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
- At least 7 years of experience in data science, machine learning, analytics, or software engineering roles.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams or leading complex AI initiatives.
- Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms, predictive modeling, NLP, LLMs, and generative AI technologies.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI.
- Experience implementing MLOps, CI/CD, model monitoring, and production-grade machine learning solutions.
- Strong technical writing, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
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About Davies Group
Davies Group provides professional services and software for insurers and highly regulated businesses, covering claims management, underwriting support, risk, and digital transformation. It sells consulting, managed services, and technology platforms that help clients run core operations and meet regulatory demands. Headquartered in the City of London, it operates internationally and is owned by private‑equity firm BC Partners.