Principal Consultant - Data Science (Houston) at Neudesic, an IBM Company

About NeudesicPassion for technology drives us, but its innovation that defines us. From design to development and support to management, Neudesic offers decades of experience, proven frameworks and a disciplined approach to quickly deliver reliable, quality solutions that help our customers go to market faster.What sets us apart from the rest, is an amazing collection of people who live and lead with our core values. We believe that everyone should be Passionate about what they do, Disciplined to the core, Innovative by nature, committed to a Team and conduct themselves with Integrity. If these attributes mean something to you - we'd like to hear from you.Role SummaryNeudesic is currently seeking a Principal Consultant - Data Science for our Data & AI Practice. This role requires the perfect mix of being a brilliant technologist and also a deep appreciation for how technology drives business value. The ideal candidate will have broad and deep expertise across modern technologies and the ability to design end-to-end solutions that align with client business objectives. You should be adept at engaging senior level technology leaders and driving conversations around data management, real-time and predictive analytics, and data visualization to deliver measurable business value.To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership and relationship-building skills, earning the trust of both clients and technical teams. You will drive the successful delivery of machine learning and deep learning initiatives, partnering closely with solution architects to ensure client outcomes through your expertise in data management and visualization solutions. Collaborating with a diverse sales organization, you will represent Neudesic's capabilities and success stories, while contributing to the creation of sales assets that effectively communicate our value proposition to technical and business stakeholders.Requirements:Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in data science, advanced analytics, or related technical fields3+ years of hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning and/or generative AI solutions in a business environmentBachelors degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics); advanced degree preferredProven expertise with Databricks and Microsoft Fabric for data engineering and ML workflowsProficient in Python (including ML/AI libraries such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and SQL; experience with R is a plusStrong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, MLOps, and large language models (LLMs)Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets and relational/cloud-based databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Delta Lake)Experience operationalizing ML models and pipelines in production environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure (Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, etc.)Familiarity with modern data engineering tools and orchestration frameworks (e.g., dbt, Apache Airflow, Delta Live Tables)Experience with data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)Ability to communicate complex analytical and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong data storytelling skills and ability to drive insights from exploratory and visual analysisIntellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetDemonstrated leadership, relationship-building, and mentoring abilitiesMore about our Data & AI Service Line:The digital business uses data as a competitive differentiator. The explosion of big data, machine learning and cloud computing power creates an opportunity to make a quantum leap forward in business understanding and customer engagement. The availability of massive amounts of information, massive computing power and advancements in artificial intelligence allow the digital business to more accurately predict, plan for and capture opportunity unlike ever before. The Data & AI service line represents the evolution from using data solely for reporting past events to harnessing advanced analytics that predict and prescribe future business actions.Our services include:Data Management Solutions: We build architectures, policies, practices and procedures that manage the full data lifecycle of an enterprise. We bring internal and exogenous datasets together to formulate new perspectives and drive to data-thinking.Self-Service Data Solutions: We create classic self-service and modern data-blending solutions that enable end-users to enrich pre-authored analytic reports by blending them with additional data sources.Real-Time Analytic Solutions: We build real-time analytics solutions on data-in-motion that eliminate the dependency on stale and static data sets resulting in the ability to immediately query and analyze diverse data sets.Machine Learning Solutions: We build machine-learning solutions that support the most complex decision support systemsNeudesic also offers professional development and training for our Consultants. This includes opportunities to gain new technical certifications, develop professionally and grow within the company.Accommodations currently remain in effect for Neudesic employees to work remotely, provided that remote work is consistent with the work patterns and requirements of their teams management and client obligations. Subject to business needs, employees may be required to perform work or attend meetings on-site at a client or Neudesic location.Phishing Scam NoticePlease be aware of phishing scams involving fraudulent career recruiting and fictitious job postings; visit our Phishing Scams page to learn more.Neudesic is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Neudesic is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organization. Neudesic will be the hiring entity. 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