Results-driven AI Engineer and DevOps Leader with 20+ years of multi-domain experience, currently focused on deploying production-grade LLM-powered systems in Azure and multi-cloud environments. Proven expertise in architecting AI-driven automation pipelines, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks, and generative AI agents using GPT-4, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases. Skilled in designing scalable AI APIs, integrating Copilot-assisted workflows, and implementing enterprise-grade observability and governance. Passionate about transforming operations through applied AI while maintaining robust CI/CD, compliance, and MLOps standards. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with business, HR, and product teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.