Online applications are invited for the AI Technology Consultant at IndiaAI, MeitY. The last date for the application is November 30, 2023.
About IndiaAI
IndiaAI program is envisioned as an umbrella programme by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to drive convergence across all AI efforts of the government for leveraging this transformative technology to foster inclusion, innovation, and adoption for social impact.
The National Center for AI has been strategized as a sector-agnostic entity which will source problem statements from Central Ministries and State Departments, identify potential AI solutions against the problem statements and scale-relevant solutions for national-level rollout to deliver large-scale social impact. The objective of NCAI is to promote the development of citizen-centric AI solutions with the potential for social transformation by scaling up 10 AI solutions that have a profound impact on society.
Objectives
The Technology Consultant will play a key role in the implementation of NCAI. As an AI Specialist, the candidate will be responsible for operationalising efforts towards developing and implementing AI strategies and citizen-centric AI solutions with the potential for social transformation for use by ministries and departments. With their knowledge and proven capabilities in AI, they will play a pivotal role in assessing problem statements, identifying potential AI solutions, and supporting the Central/State Departments in implementing the solution on the ground.
The Technology Consultant will work closely with the Head of Technology (NCAI) towards prioritisation of problem statements, identification and scaling up of solutions, and coordination with all stakeholders
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Central Ministries and State Departments to understand their specific challenges and requirements, and assess the feasibility of leveraging AI solutions to address the challenges.
- Work closely with all relevant stakeholders to identify AI-driven solutions that are tailored to the identified problem statements.
- Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that AI solutions are implemented in accordance with best practices and ethical standards
- Advise on functional design, process design, project execution and operation of the AI systems and services.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, technical experts, and partners, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing
- Conduct thorough research, prepare comprehensive reports, and develop informative whitepapers on AI-related topics, highlighting key insights and recommendations for the successful integration of AI solutions in various sectors
- Support in implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the progress and impact of AI solutions, making necessary adjustments as required
- Maintain detailed documentation of project activities, including reports, technical documentation, and best practices for future reference
- Create a repository of AI solutions and use cases that minimises duplication and boosts adoption and reusability of existing AI solutions with minimal cost and effort.
- Provide regular updates and insights to the Head of Technology, IndiaAI on the progress and advancements in the AI industry.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- 3-4 years of hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modelling.
- Hands-on experience with popular deep learning frameworks (Keras / Tensorflow / Caffe / Pytorch / HuggingFace) and proficiency in coding with C/C++, Python, R, etc.
- Strong understanding of existing generative AI services e.g., OpenAI, Bard, Falcon. etc.,
- Experience in integrating the AI model into an existing system or service in a large-scale organization.
- Working experience in AI model development, compression, and inference.
- Deep understanding of data science, linear algebra, algorithms and statistics.
- Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development principles.
- A demonstrable experience in designing and implementing AI solutions with clients.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects.
- Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, technical experts, and industry partners.
- Knowledge and familiarity with domestic and global AI policy developments
- An excellent communicator with strong organizational, problem-solving, debugging and analytical skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, statistics or related fields from a recognized university/institute.
- Master’s in engineering, mathematics, economics, statistics or related fields from a recognized university/institute.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Deadline
The last date for the application is November 30, 2023.
