Join ELITS as an AI Readiness Specialist accelerating enterprise AI adoption through Cisco's AI PODs for scalable workloads. Engage with teams to ensure readiness and implementation.
Responsibilities
Assess AI readiness using Cisco’s global framework—Strategy, Infrastructure (including PODs), Data, Governance, Talent, and Culture.
Deploy, configure, and optimize Cisco AI PODs, enabling rapid onboarding and operational scaling of AI workloads in on-premises and hybrid environments.
Work closely with engineering and IT teams to integrate PODs with enterprise infrastructure and workflows for real-world AI applications.
Support migration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of AI workloads on PODs.
Deliver enablement workshops and training to ensure diverse teams are equipped to utilize AI PODs and meet enterprise standards.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by sharing best practices and collaborating across departments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Hands-on technical experience with AI platforms, modular compute or storage environments, or enterprise infrastructure.
Familiarity with Cisco AI PODs or similar modular AI deployment systems is an asset.
Strong teamwork and communication skills; able to bridge technical teams and business stakeholders.
Knowledge of AI fundamentals, IT governance, and change management within enterprise settings.
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