Machine Learning Practice Leader

Provectus is a leading company specializing in AI adoption, transforming business operations for enhanced competition and optimal value. We are dedicated to building robust Machine Learning (ML) Infrastructure to facilitate comprehensive AI transformations. Our mission is to assist businesses in identifying and scaling the right AI initiatives across various industries, including Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Internet businesses.

Job Title: Machine Learning Practice Leader

The Machine Learning Practice Leader is a pivotal role at Provectus, crucial for managing our Machine Learning practice. This role requires a combination of technical prowess and leadership skills to maintain and demonstrate the best market practices while staying updated with the latest technological advancements.

Requirements:

• Practical experience with high-performance programming languages.
• Strong understanding of Python patterns and best practices.
• Experience in productionizing various models across different types.
• Deep understanding of the ML project lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with creating training datasets involving human annotators.
• Familiarity with diverse data sources (OLTP, OLAP, DataLake, Streaming).
• Experience with distributed data processing tools like Spark or Dask.
• Ability to justify every design choice made.
• Proven experience in writing Deep Learning models from scratch.
• Competence in model post-production and maintenance, including model and data monitoring, retraining automation, etc.
• Ability to develop reusable components for ML pipelines.
• Proficiency in explaining decisions, status, and roadmap to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: NLP, CV, forecasting, recommender systems, reinforcement learning.
• Experience with /AWS/other cloud/open source alternatives/ MLOps platforms, frameworks, and libraries.
• Leadership experience in team or department settings.
• Strong team-building and relationship management skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor, guiding employees through their career paths and helping them achieve their goals.
• Diplomatic skills, encompassing ethics, empathy, compassion, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Calm demeanor, ready to handle complex objectives and misunderstandings.

Responsibilities:

• Build and cultivate effective teams.
• Engage in meetups, conferences, and community-building initiatives.
• Share best practices and foster a positive culture within the team.
• Mentor engineers, coach Team Leads, and promote knowledge sharing.
• Maintain technical excellence and influence various teams and projects.
• Hire and onboard newcomers effectively.
• Conduct performance reviews and 1-on-1 meetings.
• Identify and address knowledge gaps within the team.
• Continuously evaluate, improve, and maintain processes.
• Collaborate with other managers across the company.
• Communicate and adhere to the company's mission, vision, and values.

What We Offer:

Provectus offers a competitive salary, attractive professional and development opportunities, engaging projects, and a vibrant team of colleagues who add excitement to every online and offline event.