Senior AI Specialist | Agentic AI & Enterprise Advisory | Melbourne-based

A highly experienced Senior AI Specialist with a strong track record in designing and delivering commercial, enterprise-grade AI solutions, with a particular focus on Agentic AI frameworks within the Microsoft ecosystem.


Combines deep technical expertise with mature business advisory capabilities, enabling organisations to translate emerging AI technologies into practical, scalable outcomes.


Brings hands-on experience building and deploying AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, with a strong emphasis on governance, risk, and compliance. Adept at working across both technical and executive stakeholder groups, providing strategic guidance while remaining close to solution delivery.


Key Strengths & Experience:

  • Agentic AI Solution Development: Designed and implemented advanced AI solutions leveraging agent-based architectures, enabling automation, decision support, and workflow optimisation across enterprise environments
  • Microsoft AI Ecosystem Expertise: Extensive experience with Azure AI Foundry, delivering scalable, production-ready AI solutions aligned to business requirements
  • Data Governance & Compliance: Strong, embedded governance capability including hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, ensuring responsible AI deployment, data security, and regulatory compliance
  • Enterprise Advisory: Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders, translating complex AI concepts into clear business value and guiding organisations on AI strategy, roadmap, and adoption
  • End-to-End Delivery: Experience across the full solution lifecycle—from discovery and use case identification through to build, deployment, and optimisation
  • Commercial Focus: Demonstrated success in aligning AI initiatives to tangible business outcomes, including efficiency gains, cost optimisation, and innovation enablement


Recognised for a pragmatic and commercially minded approach, balancing cutting-edge AI capability with real-world implementation considerations. Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced environments and partnering with both business and technology leaders.


Additional Information:

  • Candidate: Simon
  • Melbourne-based
  • Day rate: negotiable from $1,500/day
  • Available for contract engagements


Want to meet this candidate? Contact Jason Pretorius on 02 9220 3400 / 0499 141 822 or email jasonp@coxpurtell.com.au