• Design and implement Ascent’s end-to-end AI strategy, including roadmap, architecture, tooling, and governance. • Build AI workflows, automations, and integrations from scratch using Microsoft technologies. • Partner with leadership to identify high-value AI opportunities across the organization. • Establish best practices for AI development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management. • Architect and implement AI-enhanced solutions leveraging Microsoft Security Stack. • Build intelligent detection, response, and automation workflows that strengthen Ascent’s security posture. • Develop custom AI models, pipelines, and orchestration logic tailored to business and security needs. • Ensure compliance, security, and responsible AI practices across all solutions. • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and career development. • Help shape a high-performance engineering culture rooted in curiosity, quality, and innovation.