Temporary Principal AI Solutions Architect

University of Louisville

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About The Position

The Temporary Principal AI Solutions Architect will provide time-limited technical coordination and project support for Kentucky Center for Digital Innovation (KCDI) AI initiatives. Under the direction of the KCDI Director, the position will help translate stakeholder needs into documented requirements, preliminary solution designs, pilot plans, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• Six or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant education, training, and experience in computer science, engineering, data science, information systems, project coordination, or a related field totaling approximately four years; relevant graduate-level research and project experience may count toward this requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts and document project requirements.
• Exposure to AI/ML systems, solution design, technical project coordination, research environments, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with open-source AI platforms, including LLM Factory, Smart State, or Vision Foundry, and familiarity with NAIRR research initiatives, project coordination, or training activities.
• Technical collaboration, research/project documentation, problem solving, communication, responsible handling of data, and ability to learn new tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document project requirements from researchers, technical teams, and organizational stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating potential AI use cases, technical feasibility, and available data or infrastructure.
• Prepare preliminary solution diagrams, prototypes, demonstrations, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate project meetings, milestones, deliverables, and communication across project participants.
• Develop reusable intake forms, project templates, implementation guides, and AI learning materials.
• Support grant-related technical narratives, progress updates, and presentation materials.
• Follow university information-security, privacy, and research-compliance requirements applicable to assigned work.
• Support the coordination, implementation, and documentation of AI research platforms, including LLM Factory, Smart State, and Vision Foundry, and assist with NAIRR-related projects, training, and stakeholder engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed