Senior Data & AI Specialist (TII)

About TII:
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a leading global research center dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge. Their team of scientists researchers and engineers works in an open flexible and agile environment to deliver groundbreaking science and transformative technologies.
They are part of the Abu Dhabi GovernmentsAdvanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) which oversees technology research in the emirate.

Role Overview:
The Data & AI Specialist will be responsible for conceptualizing designing and delivering Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives across TII from ideation through production and adoption.
This role focuses on practical applied AI and analytics leveraging modern AI platforms lowcode/nocode tools and agentic AI frameworks to enable datadriven decisionmaking operational intelligence and intelligent automation across research innovation enterprise and industrialization domains.
The specialist ensures that the AI solutions are scalable secure and aligned with enterprise architecture and governance.

Location & Hours: From the Abu Dhabi office full-time MonFri 9:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:
Data & AI Strategy Execution
- Own and drive Data Analytics and AI initiatives from the ground up including usecase identification solution design and delivery.
- Translate business research and operational challenges into analyticsdriven and AIenabled solutions.
- Contribute to TIIs enterprise Data & AI roadmap ensuring alignment with digital transformation and innovation priorities.
Advanced Analytics & Data Enablement

- Design and deliver analytics solutions including:
Descriptive diagnostic and predictive analytics.
Executive dashboards and operational insights.
Data models supporting research innovation and enterprise reporting.
- Work with structured and semistructured data sources across enterprise platforms (CRM ERP innovation systems research datasets).
- Ensure analytics solutions adhere to data governance security and quality standards.
AI & Generative AI Solutions
- Design prototype and deploy AIpowered solutions including:
Generative & Agentic AI use cases.
Intelligent assistants and copilots.
Decisionsupport and automation solutions.
- Build and orchestrate AI agents and agentic workflows using leading platforms and frameworks.
- Develop solutions using popular AI ecosystems and models including:
OpenAIbased models and tooling.
Anthropicbased models.
Google AI / Gemini ecosystem and others.
- Ensure responsible AI practices including model governance ethical considerations and enterprise controls.
LowCode / NoCode; Agentic AI & Automation
- Leverage lowcode / nocode platforms to accelerate AI and analytics delivery.
- Enable rapid prototyping and businessled innovation while maintaining IT oversight and governance.
- Support integration of AI capabilities into existing enterprise platforms and workflows.
- Design and implement agentbased AI solutions that can:
Reason plan and execute tasks across systems.
Interact with enterprise data and applications.
Automate repetitive or knowledgeintensive processes.
- Collaborate with application integration and security teams to operationalize AI agents safely and effectively.
Platform Integration & Governance
- Work closely with IT architecture security and data teams to:
Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems.
Ensure compliance with data privacy security and regulatory requirements.
Support scalable cloudready AI architectures.
- Document AI solutions data flows and operational processes. Drive user adoption in collaboration with innovation teams and Research Centers.

Key Skills & Competencies:
Data & Analytics
- Strong hands-on experience in data analysis visualization and insight generation.
- Hands-on advanced experience in BI Platforms inc. SAP SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) & MS Power BI for end-to-end delivery of comprehensive data insights reports and dashboards.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
- Experience with modern analytics tools and platforms.
AI & Generative AI
- Handson experience with Generative AI and LLMbased solutions.
- Experience developing or orchestrating AI agents / agentic workflows.
- Familiarity with AI model selection prompt engineering and evaluation.
LowCode / NoCode
- Experience using lowcode / nocode platforms for analytics automation or AI enablement.
- Ability to balance speed of delivery with enterprise governance.

Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Data Science Engineering AI or related field.
- 610 years of experience in Data Analytics AI or Digital roles.
- Demonstrated experience delivering real world AI or analytics solutions -world AI or analytics solutions.
- Experience working with enterprise stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Exposure to research innovation or advanced technology environments is highly desirable.

Soft Skills:
- Excellent written spoken and presentation skills
- Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of software development.
- Good time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
- A good communicator with effective stakeholder management & conflict resolution skills.
- A team player and an effective leader who can motivate their project team.