We are looking for a Data/Information Architect to lead the design of advanced AI and data solutions that support strategic business goals in Richardson, Texas. This role blends architecture leadership with hands-on experimentation, requiring someone who can translate complex business needs into scalable technical approaches. The ideal candidate will assess emerging technologies, shape future-state architecture, and guide teams in bringing practical AI and machine learning capabilities into enterprise environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to define high-value AI and machine learning use cases and shape solution approaches that align with organizational objectives.<br>• Design enterprise architecture for intelligent systems spanning machine learning, generative AI, deep learning, virtual assistants, and cognitive technologies such as image and language processing.<br>• Produce target-state architecture artifacts and validate proposed designs through prototypes, pilot solutions, and minimum viable products.<br>• Review external platforms, tools, and vendor offerings in the AI/ML landscape and recommend options based on business fit, technical readiness, and long-term value.<br>• Contribute to strategic roadmaps covering AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, large language models, agent-based solutions, computer vision, data platforms, and event-driven processing.<br>• Stay current with industry advancements by continuously researching emerging practices, frameworks, and architectural patterns across AI and cloud-native technologies.<br>• Build proof-of-concept solutions quickly and independently to test models, algorithms, and technical approaches against real business challenges.<br>• Prepare and analyze data for experimentation by scripting data discovery, cleansing, transformation, and feature development activities across varied datasets.<br>• Support engineering and data science teams with architectural guidance for deploying, integrating, and operationalizing AI/ML capabilities within enterprise applications and workflows.