Data/Information Architect

Robert Half - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Data/Information Architect will lead strategic data and AI initiatives within the Energy industry, focusing on developing data governance standards and guiding teams to leverage data for competitive advantage and regulatory compliance. This role is crucial for transforming data into actionable insights and ensuring ethical AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Transform data into actionable insights by leading cross-functional teams including AI engineers, data scientists, and data visualization engineers.
• Develop efficient data architectures for gathering, storing, and retrieving data across Enterprise (IT and OT) systems.
• Collaborate with internal SMEs on Data Governance requirements and its impact on Cloud Services, identifying and mitigating potential gaps/risks.
• Incorporate the voice of data and AI in business cases, commercial strategies, partnership explorations, and vendor pricing discussions.
• Develop and execute AI strategies, models, and solutions that meet business needs.
• Establish best practices for AI and machine learning, overseeing the AI lifecycle.
• Ensure ethical AI practices, promoting transparency, explainability, and fairness in AI applications.
• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and incorporate them into data and AI strategies while investing in AI-ready infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Azure ML and Azure Pipelines.
• Demonstrable experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning.
• Experience in Machine Learning Engineering.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and its related services.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into understandable results.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with other teams.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in the Energy/Natural Resources industry would be advantageous.