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Embed with business teams and identify high-impact opportunities\nWork directly with business stakeholders across functions (e.g. tax, operations, client services, finance,\netc.)\nMap existing workflows end-to-end to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities\nTranslate ambiguous business problems into structured AI opportunities\nPrioritise use cases based on leverage, feasibility, and business impact\n2. Build and deploy AI systems that transform workflows\nDesign and build AI-powered tools, agents, and automations using modern LLM and AI frameworks\nIntegrate AI solutions into existing systems, data sources, and day-to-day tools\nMove quickly from prototype to production, with a strong bias toward usable, embedded solutions\nEnsure solutions are robust, secure, and maintainable in real operational environments\n3. 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