I build AI systems that actually survive production — not demos that look good in a meeting and break in the real world. Currently leading 50+ engineers across 5 Agile teams, building Agentic AI products using LangChain, MCP architecture, and AWS Bedrock. Previously built enterprise platforms at SAP Labs, Dell EMC, Publicis/Epsilon, and Khoros over 18+ years. I write the "AI in the Trenches" series on LinkedIn — practical lessons about shipping AI to production that nobody talks about in conference talks. Topics I cover: agentic architectures, RAG systems, cost optimization, AI governance, and engineering leadership in the AI era. What I can help with: → AI architecture decisions — agents, RAG, MCP, model routing, cost optimization → Career guidance for engineers and managers moving into AI/ML leadership → Resume and interview prep for Senior Engineering Manager / Director level AI roles → AI product strategy — when to use agents, when not to, and how to make them production-ready → Engineering leadership — managing teams through the shift to AI-first products Education: M.S. BITS Pilani | B.E. NIT Agartala | IIM Bangalore | AWS Solutions Architect | TOGAF 9 Currently pursuing PhD research in AI Governance frameworks. Social Links — add these: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udayan-datta Website: https://udayan-datta.netlify.app