Role Description Seeking elite AI & architecture advisors — fractional CTO roles for hourly support. Title: FRACTIONAL CTO / AI STRATEGY — Remote (Contractor) Location: Remote — Global availability welcome, especially candidates located in offshore-friendly regions aligned with Western Europe, U.S., Canada, Australia, Latin America, Israel, Singapore, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia. Employment type: Contractor Who You Are - You are a senior technical executive — CTO, Head of AI, or Principal/Distinguished Engineer. - You excel in guiding AI product direction and high-stakes architectural decisions. - You bring depth in AI deployment at scale, offer crisp, actionable guidance, and communicate with clarity. - You can zoom out to strategy and zoom into technical details, producing artifacts that help leaders move quickly and safely. - You share your experience in AI development, AI strategy, and scalable AI production systems to form strategies and accelerate the company’s AI roadmap and de-risk decision making. Your Experience Includes - LLM & Multi-Agent Systems (safety, evals, retrieval, tool-use, orchestration, cost/latency engineering) - MLOps & Data Platforms (feature stores, pipelines, governance, labeling/feedback loops) - AI in Regulated Health (privacy, DPIA/TRA, clinical safety, audit trails) - SRE/Cloud Economics (SLOs, incident management, cost/performance tradeoffs) - Security & Privacy (threat modeling for AI systems, secrets management, data minimization) - Product & Growth (AI monetization, pricing, usage metering, partner integrations) Your Responsibilities - Provide clear advice-to-decision paths for new and extending projects. - Propose or review AI strategy and implementation pathways. - Reference architectures, playbooks, and guardrail policies; risk registers; buy/build/partner matrices; vendor RFPs. - Conduct quality checks. Qualifications - 10+ years of experience; prior CTO/Head of AI/Distinguished AI Engineer; shipped AI at scale; strong communication skills. - Extensive proof of Python & FAST API projects, utilizing extensive LLM APIs in production systems. - Scaled AI/ML systems above 1M users. - Handled (managed and built) complex data pipelines. Nice-to-have - Experience in regulated healthcare or clinical AI (privacy frameworks, DPIA, compliance, audit requirements). - Prior advisory, fractional, consulting, or board-level support experience for engineering or AI teams. Compensation - Hourly Rate - Engagement term: Typically 6–12 months with flexible scope and deliverables. - Payment & contractor terms: Independent Contractor status only. Payment in USD via bank direct deposit. Hourly invoicing. No employee benefits. How to apply - Submit two artifacts you authored (ADR, design deck, audit, or similar) plus a short Loom explaining an AI decision you shaped and the measurable impact it produced. - A 16-minute self-initiated AI video interview and personality profile survey result must be submitted. - Selected candidates will join a short design review clinic and onboarding discussion. Closing note Join a curated council of senior experts influencing major AI architecture decisions. We prioritize clear thinking, high-impact guidance, and rapid decision cycles — please apply with artifacts and a concise Loom.

Role Description Summer 2026 (May 2026 - July 2026) Full-time Work Schedule, Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week Position: HBCU Information Technology Intern (EATS-EMS/IDMS) Location: Remote Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 26, 2026, to July 31, 2026) About the Internship: - Gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise applications and IT operations within a large public-sector organization. - Join NCDOT’s Enterprise Application and Testing Services (EATS) team as an intern supporting the Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) and Intelligent Document Management Systems (IDMS) applications. - Assist with application support, incident management, troubleshooting, and system maintenance while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors. - Exposure to enterprise application environments, operational support processes, and real-world IT service management practices. - Remote-friendly position, with the supervising manager based out of the Century Center in Raleigh. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with application support and maintenance for Enterprise Management Systems (EMS) and Intelligent Document Management Systems (IDMS). - Support incident management and change management activities in coordination with NCDIT–Transportation teams. - Help troubleshoot system incidents and assist with resolving technical issues across enterprise applications. - Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support system operations and maintenance. - Assist with software integration and implementation tasks across multiple application platforms. - Contribute to system documentation, operational processes, and technical support materials. - Support data analysis activities related to application performance and operational reporting. - Participate in meetings with application teams to understand system workflows and support project coordination. - Provide general administrative and operational support for IT initiatives as needed. Qualifications - Motivated students pursuing degrees in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related technology fields. - Analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about enterprise system environments, application lifecycle management, and IT service operations in a collaborative team environment. Requirements - Basic understanding of software development concepts, system integration, or application architecture. - Interest or experience in incident management, change management, or IT service operations. - Familiarity with data analysis, data science, or reporting tools. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and work collaboratively with technical teams. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with distributed teams. Benefits - Hands-on experience supporting enterprise applications used across NCDOT operations. - Exposure to incident management, change management, and enterprise IT support processes. - Experience working with IT-EMS and IDMS application teams and external technology vendors. - Practical understanding of enterprise application environments and IT service management. - Professional mentorship and exposure to real-world public-sector technology operations. - Opportunity to contribute to technology systems that support transportation services across North Carolina. Application Requirements - Resume: Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position. - Academic Transcript: Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. Eligibility Requirements - Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by May, 2026. - 24 credit hours completed. - Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale). - Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship. Recruiter - Name: Alexis Leanne Palcher - Email: DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov

The Field CTO, Manufacturing is an industry-facing technical leader who will bridge engineering, process automation, and real-world customer challenges across critical industry, including pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, oil and gas, chemical, food, and discreet manufacturing verticals. This individual will act as the trusted technical advisor and innovation leader for IGEL’s largest and most strategic customers, including those in highly regulated production environments. They will help shape IGEL’s product strategy for GxP/regulated manufacturing, drive OT-friendly solution designs, and collaborate with OEM ecosystem partners (Siemens, Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, FactoryTalk, etc.) to ensure IGEL is the platform of choice for secure industrial endpoints. They will also support global customers such as Roche, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, and other major pharma manufacturers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Customer-Facing Strategy & Thought Leadership - Serve as the senior technical executive and advisor for strategic customers - Translate customer goals (e.g., IT/OT convergence, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, Zero Trust initiatives) into meaningful solution architectures - Industry Architecture Leadership - Develop validated architectures for manufacturing and automation environments - Architect secure end-to-end solutions using the IGEL stack (UMS, Application Portal, IGEL OS) integrated with OEM and ISV partners - Ecosystem & OEM Integration - Influence joint roadmaps to ensure IGEL endpoints support the latest industrial workloads and security models - Influence product direction and ecosystem partnerships - Support PoCs and pilot deployments within GxP or regulated environments; ensure alignment with 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11 expectations - Product Feedback & Innovation - Act as the “voice of the customer” for IGEL engineering and product teams—informing features, compliance needs, and automation-related requirements - Identify gaps, propose enhancements, and work cross-functionally to refine IGEL’s Life Sciences & Manufacturing solutions - Contribute to reference architectures, whitepapers, and validated design guides for regulated manufacturing environments - Cybersecurity & Compliance Leadership - Guide customers on securing the industrial edge using: - Zero Trust principles - Least privilege access - Endpoint attestation - Secure supply chain requirements - Partner with customer cybersecurity teams to demonstrate risk reduction and operational resilience QUALIFICATIONS • 8–12+ years in industrial automation, process engineering, or manufacturing IT/OT within pharma, biotech, food, or medical devices • Strong knowledge of HMI/SCADA, MES, historians, and industrial software ecosystems • Strong network within pharma, biotech, food production, or industrial automation ecosystems • Understanding of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and regulated manufacturing validation processes • Experience supporting or integrating with OEM platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Honeywell) across IT and OT networks • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (Zero Trust, NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443) • Strong knowledge of edge compute and OT network architectures • Executive-level communication skills and comfort presenting to senior technical and business stakeholders • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders • Strong customer orientation with experience in advisory, pre-sales engineering, or field CTO roles • Ability to travel PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with IGEL, thin/secure OS, or endpoint management platforms and designing endpoint solutions • Background in solution architecture for regulated industries or industrial control systems • Existing network among pharmaceutical OT/automation leaders at companies like Roche, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, or J&J • Involvement in industry groups, such as ISPE, BioPhorum, or ISA • Engineering or technical degree (mechanical, electrical, automation, computer science, or related) WE OFFER: - Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits (employee premiums covered by IGEL) - 11 company-paid holidays per year - 15-20 days of PTO per year (Starting Jan 1st 2025, 18 days in year 1, 20 days starting in year 2 and 22 days after 5 years of service) - Sick time of 10 days per year, with rollover of unused days - 401(k) plan with 100% company match, up to $5,000 per year - Paid maternity and paternity leave - Monthly home office allowance - Remote working opportunities and flexible working times, so you can combine your demanding work with your personal goals - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Financial Wellness tool - Company-paid life insurance policy, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD) coverage - Wellbeing apps, including Rightway, Headspace and Wellhub - Training and development opportunities to advance your career - President’s Club for the highest performing salespeople and overachievers - An amazing culture powered by a workplace run on trust, empowerment, and feedback with a positive, inspiring working atmosphere - A highly motivated team that is already looking forward to your support in developing strategies and achieving common goals, together with you! IGEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want the best available person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Additional information: Please click here to access the information according to art. 13 data protection regulation (DSGVO) for applicants

• Explore and validate B2B problems through customer discovery • Turn insights into an MVP scope and ship fast iterations • Set up solid engineering foundations (repo, CI/CD, security basics, infra) • Work closely with business profiles on early go-to-market experiments • Shape a clear technical roadmap and an investor-ready narrative