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We are seeking a highly driven and consultative Data & AI Pre-sales Specialist to support the growth of our Data & AI practice in Malaysia. The ideal candidate will bridge business needs and technical capabilities, using their expertise in data strategy, AI strategy, governance, and use case definition to shape transformative solutions for large enterprises. This role is pivotal in supporting business development, influencing C-level stakeholders, and securing end-to-end Data & AI implementation projects through high-impact pre-sales engagements.
Job Responsibility
Lead strategic conversations with enterprise clients to understand business challenges and propose data-driven and AI-enabled solutions
Conduct Data & AI Maturity Assessments, Discovery Workshops, and Executive Briefings tailored to client industry and business context
Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for decision-makers
Define comprehensive Data & AI strategies, including data platform modernization, data monetization, and AI adoption roadmaps
Advise clients on data governance frameworks, policies, data quality management, and compliance (e.g., PDPA, industry-specific requirements)
Support the development of Responsible AI principles and explainability models aligned with enterprise standards
Lead pre sales solution design for data integration, data governance, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives
Collaborate with solution architects and delivery leads to design end-to-end technical solutions and implementation roadmaps
Prepare and deliver high-impact proposals, demos, PoCs, and presentations tailored to CXOs and business stakeholders
Support RFP/RFI responses and develop thought leadership in alignment with client-specific objectives
Translate client requirements into conceptual and solution level architecture and conduct POC
Recommend suitable design approaches aligned with client objectives and delivery capabilities
Stay abreast of trends in Data, AI, ML, GenAI, Cloud, and Analytics within the Malaysia and Southeast Asia context
Build relationships with key technology partners (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud) to strengthen solution offerings
Represent the company at conferences, client briefings, and industry forums
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or related fields
7+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3+ years in a pre-sales, solution consulting, or strategy advisory role in Data & AI
Strong track record in consulting with large enterprises in Malaysia, ideally in sectors like BFSI, Telco, Government, Manufacturing, or Energy
Strong understanding of data integration, data pipelines, and data modelling principles
Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
Ability to design conceptual and logical data architectures
Understanding of analytics, reporting, and intelligence solution patterns
Deep understanding of AI/ML lifecycle, on premise / cloud data platforms, and analytics tools
Familiarity with technology stacks such as AWS/Azure/Google Data Services Offering, Snowflake, Databricks, HPE Ezmeral, Huawei DWS/MRS, Cloudera, Informatica, Qlik, Talend, DataRobot, Dataiku etc.
Experience working in or with Big 4, top-tier consulting firms, or leading system integrators is highly advantageous