I am an AI Engineering Manager/Architect at IBM, with a PhD in AI and Data Analytics and over 17 years of diverse experience in the field. I collaborate with architecture and infrastructure teams to establish compliant build and deploy pipelines for AI and analytic workloads, ensuring adherence to AI-regulatory frameworks and data ethics. I also lead several AI and Data Science teams, focusing on delivering value-added solutions to Apple accounts. I have extensive experience in expanding and managing larger AI and Data Science teams at scale, creating proof of concepts and transitioning them into larger projects. I specialize in text and numeric data solutions employing advanced algorithms, such as natural language processing, generative AI, large language models, and geo-spatial analysis. I have a strong track record of 11 publications in esteemed journals and conferences, and I actively engage as a guest speaker and faculty development programs. I am passionate about solving real-world problems using data-driven techniques and leveraging the latest AI technologies.