Patrick Hastings

Ai Solutions Engineer Associate Consultant @Linea Solutions

CA, US

Technical anchor for Linea\'s AI Workgroup, developing internal AI solutions to help improve pension, benefits, and insurance consulting. Bridging technical expertise with business applications while educating team members on AI capabilities.Key Responsibilities: AI Solution DevelopmentDesign enterprise AI search solutions using Azure AI Search with vector and semantic search capabilitiesImplement RAG systems and AI-powered chatbots using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI FoundryDevelop automated indexing pipelines for document processing and enterprise system integrationTechnical ImplementationEvaluate and implement AI automation tools across Azure ecosystem and broader AI landscapeDesign prompt engineering strategies and system instructions for domain-specific applicationsCreate scalable AI frameworks for pension administration and regulatory compliance workflowsInnovation & ResearchResearch emerging AI tools and large language models for business applicationsDevelop proof-of-concepts for AI use cases in pension and benefits consultingAssess AI governance practices for responsible deployment in regulated industriesEducation & CollaborationConduct weekly \"AI Findings\" sessions demonstrating new technologies for business teamsMentor colleagues in AI tool adoption and technical implementation best practicesTranslate complex AI concepts into practical business solutions and training materialsLeveraging 2 years software development experience to find and implement AI solutions that deliver measurable value to Linea consultants for their clients in the pension, benefits, and insurance sector.