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Shape the company’s AI practice, including skills development, hiring strategy, and succession planning.\nEcosystem & Partner Engagement :Build and leverage strategic partnerships with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), ISVs, and AI startups. Co-develop joint offerings, influence partner roadmaps, and co-sell AI solutions into strategic accounts.\nInnovation & Thought Leadership:Publish white papers, frameworks, and patents. 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