Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant to design, develop, deploy, maintain, and optimize AI and machine learning solutions for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AI/ML model development, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, Python programming, and Microsoft Azure data services. The consultant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges, develop AI-driven solutions, analyze complex datasets, troubleshoot existing applications, and continuously improve model performance. Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy AI models, machine learning algorithms, and related applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and address AI-related challenges. Analyze complex datasets and extract actionable insights to support business decisions. Develop and implement solutions involving natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision. Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot existing AI applications and machine learning models. Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and reliability concerns in AI systems. Continuously improve AI models through experimentation, iteration, testing, and optimization. Work with Microsoft Azure services, Azure Synapse, and data pipelines to