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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Virtual Chief Technology Officer - **Company:** Redapt - **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Information Technology Consulting, Data Architecture, Data Integrity, Data Systems, IT Management, Microsoft Office, DataOps, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/redapt/jobs/5166372008 ## About the Role We are looking for a Senior Data and AI Architect with deep knowledge of data architecture, AI, and the sales process. The candidate should excel in communicating with executive teams and possess extensive expertise in Partner programs and funding opportunities., * Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture or software engineering. * Minimum 5 years in an IT management or technology consulting role, preferably working independently. * A demonstrated record of successful IT management or technology consulting with projects at a variety of companies. * Intimate understanding of strategic planning and technological alignment process. * Understanding of technology evaluation strategy, budget management and risk management. * Experience in Data modeling, both transactional and analytical, especially in establishing Enterprise Data Models. Skills you bring with you: * Communication Skills: Effective communication with various stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences. * Business Acumen: Understanding of business functions, challenges, and solutions * Continuous Learning: Staying updated with the latest technological advancements and continuously improving skills. * Strategic Thinking: Ability to understand overall business need, sharing future trends to align technology strategies with customer goals. * Innovation: Ability to communicate and build excitement around technological innovation that would be helpful for the customer. ## Description As a Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) on our team, we're looking for you to provide world-class executive advisory services as well as support the Redapt sales team in pre-sales calls and meetings, speak at events, attend or lead podcasts/fireside chats. The vCTO engages in thought leadership, new solution development and continuously builds expertise to Redapt's solutions., As a vCTO focusing on Data and AI, your main duties include supporting sales, services, and implementation teams with leadership, deep architectural skills, and mentoring. You will ensure we deliver innovative, high-quality, scalable technology solutions while collaborating across functions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience as a CTO, CIO, or VP of Technology with expertise in data architecture, analytics, data science, DataOps, and AI deployments., * Provide technical and pre-sales leadership to customers and stakeholders. * Consult with customers on new and emerging technologies. * Develop and implement technology strategies that align with the customers business goals. * Review client's current technology maturity and posture against future goals * Assist with identifying gaps and developing a data management maturity roadmap with the client. * Mentor customer technology teams, providing leadership and guidance as needed. * Prepare and deliver thoughtful, insightful, and professional presentations to customers. * Align emerging technologies with client technology and business goals. * Analyze and evaluate technological risks and provide feedback on current technology policies, procedures, and plans. * Assess the effectiveness of client technology measures and controls. * Review both operational and analytical data estates and capabilities across data management, analytics, and artificial intelligence, targeting opportunities for business value realization. * Evaluate and manage technological risks, including cybersecurity threats and compliance issues. * Provide pre-sales support to Sales in assessing customer needs, scoping engagements, and estimating the level of effort for consulting projects or managed services engagements., * Design and implement scalable data architectures and AI solutions. * Collaborate with sales teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. * Engage with executive teams to present and explain complex technical concepts. * Lead the development and deployment of AI models and data pipelines. * Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards. * Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and data technologies. * Identify and leverage Microsoft programs and funding opportunities to support projects. ## Related Videos - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Building Organizations That Can Actually Adapt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100316-building-organizations-that-can-actually-adapt) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)