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Sreedevi Colquhoun

@sreedevicolquhoun

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Visionary AI leader with 15+ years of experience in AI solutions.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration in AI, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

I am a visionary AI leader with over 15 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge AI solutions across various domains, including enterprise, financial, and experimental sectors. My expertise lies in building and scaling Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Agentic AI systems, transforming innovative research into market-ready prototypes. I have a proven track record of leading elite technical teams, owning product architecture, and driving deep experimentation cycles that power new AI business lines.

In my most recent role as Head of Applied AI Innovation at NeuroSpan Labs, I built and led a cross-functional AI incubation team that successfully delivered LLM-based agent prototypes in health tech and finance, releasing six MVPs within 18 months. I have mentored teams of engineers and researchers, instilling best practices for model reproducibility and ethical evaluations. My collaborative approach with product leaders and clients ensures that technical breakthroughs align with commercialization roadmaps, paving the way for impactful AI solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Applied AI Innovation

NeuroSpan Labs

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Built and led a cross-functional AI incubation team, successfully delivering 6 LLM-based agent prototypes in health tech and finance within 18 months. Architected scalable AI pipelines using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt tuning, and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). Mentored a team of 14+ engineers and researchers, introducing best practices for model reproducibilit

LLMs)Generative AI Agentic AI RAG Prompt Tuning Prototyping Team Leadership

AI Systems Architect & Prototyping Lead

QuantForge AI Systems

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Spearheaded a rapid prototyping unit, delivering multimodal Generative AI models for enterprise automation, contract analysis, and advanced chat agents. Led the technical implementation of Transformer-based custom models and integrated APIs for real-time reasoning tasks, deploying experimental models that drove a 45% increase in user engagement. Owned architectural decisions across the stack, incl

Python PyTorch TensorFlow Kubernetes Vector Databases API Integration Prototyping

Director - AI Research & Model Engineering

NovaMatrix Analytics

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)

Managed applied research programs in machine learning, focusing on optimization, signal prediction, and high-frequency market pattern analysis. Co-authored internal white papers on probabilistic programming for risk forecasting and algorithmic trading. Partnered with academic advisors and regulatory stakeholders to explore safe use of ML in volatile markets.

Machine Learning Optimization Probabilistic Algorithms Forecasting Algorithmic Trading Applied Research Model Engineering

Engineering Manager - NLP & Agent Systems

LogicWell Solutions

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered NLP systems and chatbot frameworks for Tier 1 BPO clients, utilizing custom rule-based and early neural approaches. Managed AI engineering teams through the full lifecycle, from requirements to modeling, QA, and deployment. Introduced agile experimentation cycles and CI/CD practices for internal AI tools.