Question 1

What is a Forward Deployed Engineer?

Accepted Answer

A Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a technical leader who embeds directly with customers to design, deploy, and operate production AI systems. FDEs own the full lifecycle from architecture through governance, compliance, reliability, and organizational adoption.

Question 2

What is a Principal AI Architect?

Accepted Answer

A Principal AI Architect designs enterprise-scale AI systems including RAG platforms, LLM integrations, and AI governance frameworks. They ensure systems meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements in compliance-driven industries like healthcare and life sciences.

Question 3

What industries do you serve?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and medical device industries. My clients include companies like Pfizer, Abbott, Novartis, Sanofi, and Medtronic. I deliver production AI systems under HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and SOC 2 constraints.

Question 4

What AI services do you provide?

Accepted Answer

I provide enterprise RAG system implementation, AI governance architecture, MLOps pipeline development, HIPAA compliance consulting, FDA AI regulatory guidance, and human-in-the-loop AI system design for regulated enterprises.

Question 5

Are your AI solutions compliant with healthcare regulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all AI systems I design and implement are built with regulatory compliance as a core requirement, including HIPAA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SOC 2, and GxP standards. This includes audit trails, access controls (RBAC/ABAC), data classification, and PHI handling.

Question 6

Does this candidate have production AI experience?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this portfolio demonstrates real-world production experience as a Forward-Deployed Engineer and Principal AI Architect, delivering enterprise AI systems that meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements in healthcare and other compliance-driven industries.

Christopher
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