**Job Summary** We are seeking a visionary Senior AI & Copilot Solutions Architect to lead the design of AI solutions within the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem, with a strong focus on Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Fabric integration. In this role, you will be the "AI Innovation & Automation Architect," driving the adoption ofcutting-edgeAI technologies to enhance enterprise productivity and workflows. This position is a remote position with Home Office setup as determined by SHI management. **About Us** Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. **But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 6,000 of them.** If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: + Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. + Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. + Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. + World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. **Responsibilities** _Include, but not limited to:_ + Presales Engagement + Collaborate with sales teams to understand client requirements, goals, and pain points. + Design and present tailored solution solutions, addressing business and technical needs. + Lead discovery sessions, technical workshops, and assessments to evaluate current environments andidentifyopportunities for modernization. + Create comprehensive technical proposals, including solution architecture, implementation roadmaps, and cost estimates. + Lead the development of SOWs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with client needs and businessobjectives. + Drive revenue growth within the professional services team byidentifyingnew opportunities andoptimizingservice offerings. + Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Studio Expertise: + Design and architect AI solutions that integrate Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio capabilities. + Develop strategies for leveraging LLMs and AI agents to automate complex tasks and enhance user experiences. + Customize and extend Copilot functionalities to meet specific enterprise needs. + Azure AI Expertise: + Design AI/ML solutions using Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI Service. + Architect AI agents using LLMs and related technologies. + Design retrieval augmented generation (RAG) techniques to enhance LLM performance. + EstablishMLOpspractices for AI model deployment and monitoring. + Microsoft Fabric Integration: + Design AI solutions thatleveragedata from Microsoft Fabric. + Integrate Copilot and Copilot Studio with Fabric data and analytics workloads. + Utilize Fabric data to improve the performance of LLM-based applications. + Synergistic Collaboration: + Collaborate with the Data & AI Solutions Architect to access andutilizedata from Fabric for AI/ML workloads. + Work with the Data Governance Architect to ensure AI/ML modelscomply withdata governance policies. + Act as the expert on LLMs and AI agent development within the Microsoft ecosystem. + Client Engagement: + Conduct client discovery sessions to understand their AI and automation needs. + Develop and present compelling proposals and demonstrations thatshowcasethe value of Copilot-enhanced AI solutions. + Act as a trusted advisor to clients on AI strategy and implementation. **Qualifications** Experience: + Minimum10+ years of experience in data science and AI/ML solution development and deployment. + Minimum2+ years of experience inGenAIsolution development and deployment. + Deepexpertisein Microsoft Azure AI services, including Copilot and Copilot Studio. + Experience developing and deploying AI agents and LLM-powered applications. + Strong presales experience, with a focus on AI solutions and automation. + Education: + Bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related field;Master'sdegree preferred. **Required Skills** Technical Skills: + Expertisein Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio. + Proficiencyin Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI Service. + Strong understanding of LLMs and AI agent development. + Experience with retrieval augmented generation (RAG). + Experience withMLOpspractices. + Understanding of Microsoft Fabric. + Soft Skills: + Excellent communication and presentation skills. + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. + Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.   + Strong client relationship management skills.   **Certifications Required** Microsoft Certifications: + Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) + Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) **Unique Requirements** + Travel to internal meetings as needed, up to 10% **Additional Information** + The estimated annual pay range for this position is $160,000 - $220,000 which includes a base salary and bonuses. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending. + Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Refer a friend to this job (https://careers-shi.icims.com/jobs/19414/sr.-solutions-architect---services-presales---ai/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336032949) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Locations** _US-Remote_ **Requisition ID** _2025-19414_ **Approved Min (Total Target Comp)** _USD $160,000.00/Yr._ **Approved Max (Total Target Comp)** _USD $220,000.00/Yr._ **Compensation Structure** _Base Plus Bonus_ **Category** _Technical Presales/Post Sales_