Artificial Intelligence Specialist Mentor

at  Accelerator Centre

Artificial Intelligence Specialist Mentor
– Contractor or Consultant
Accelerator Centre (AC) requires an experienced subject matter expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to expand its roster of talented specialist mentors for our award-winning entrepreneurship programming.
As a specialist mentor, the Artificial Intelligence Specialist, will work with our high-potential entrepreneurs providing expert level guidance and advice on AI systems and technologies – either for innovation development, or providing expertise on how AI can be integrated in our companies’ business operations. Providing mentorship aligned with our milestone-based curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the next generation of Canadian tech companies. Some areas where AI might help include; improved decision-making, increased efficiency, enhanced customer service, competitive advantage, and/or predictive maintenance.
This role will be engaged as a third-party consultant and will be compensated hourly based on client demand; we anticipate the initial time required to be approximately 5-10 hours per week, but the hours will vary from week to week. This variation provides for a flexible schedule.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Statistics, Robotics, or a related field or experience
• Experience in developing AI models and algorithms
• Strong knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms, including deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision
• Must be able to identify new opportunities for innovation and apply creative solutions to solve complex problems
• Continuous learning to evaluate new AI technologies
• Deep understanding of compliance with data privacy and security regulations
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++,
• big data technologies such as Hadoop and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Must be able to mentor during the operating hours of 9-5pm EST, but flexibility in hours would be appreciated in order to accommodate multiple time zones

Ideal Candidates:

• Experience as an entrepreneur, small business owner, start-up founder (worked in, or founder of), or in a start-up within a corporation
• Experience with AI/ML tools like TensorFlow or Pytorch
• Experience with training and deployment of AI/ML in a product or service
• Flexibility around virtual mentoring sessions, and in-person sessions (Waterloo Region)
• A demonstrated thought leader

If a community member would prefer to volunteer their time to provide this expertise to our high-potential start-ups, we would also be happy to accept this model.

• Providing guidance on creating, developing, and implementing AI systems and technologies to meet the companies’ innovation or operational goals
• Leveraging the power of machine learning and other AI technologies to solve complex problems, automate tasks, and create more intelligent systems and applications
• Meeting with clients individually, or as part of a group of mentors, or group of clients
• Consulting with the AC Programs team to ensure client needs are met
• Tracking client progress and updating notes within the AC’s CRM, including updating client notes, time tracking, and regular communication with AC staff and fellow mentors
• Participate in monthly mentor team meetings and other AC meetings as required