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Chief Technology Officer

DataChat

DataChat

Software Engineering, IT
Madison, WI, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2025

Position: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Location: Madison, WI or Remote
Company: DataChat

About Us

DataChat is a pioneering data analytics company that leverages generative AI to empower businesses with actionable insights. Our platform combines cutting-edge machine learning, natural language processing, and automated analytics to transform complex data into intuitive, decision-ready insights. We are looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive our technology strategy, scale our platform, and lead our engineering team in building world-class AI-driven analytics solutions.

Role Overview

As the CTO, you will be responsible for defining and executing our technology roadmap, ensuring that our AI and data analytics capabilities remain at the forefront of innovation. You will work closely with the executive team to align technology with business goals, foster a culture of technical excellence, and lead a team of engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers. Your leadership will be instrumental in optimizing our platform’s scalability, security, and performance while driving continuous advancements in AI-powered analytics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technology Strategy & Vision: Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and market trends in data analytics and generative AI.
  • Product & Platform Innovation: Lead the development of scalable, high-performance AI-driven analytics solutions that empower users with real-time insights.
  • AI & Machine Learning Leadership: Drive advancements in generative AI, LLMs, and other AI techniques to enhance data interpretation, automation, and user interaction.
  • Engineering Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a world-class engineering and data science team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Technical Architecture & Infrastructure: Oversee the design and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Data Strategy & Governance: Implement best practices for data management, governance, and compliance, ensuring ethical and responsible AI usage.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of technology into business strategy.
  • Industry & Competitive Awareness: Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, data analytics, and cloud computing to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications & Experience

  • AI & Data Expertise: Strong understanding of generative AI, LLMs, NLP, data science, and cloud computing technologies.
  • Scalable Architecture: Experience in designing and managing scalable, cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Hands-on Technical Experience: Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, or similar) and data technologies (SQL, Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance innovation with execution, aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Startup experience or a strong ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered data analytics.
  • Work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing, innovative company.
  • Lead a team of top-tier engineers and AI researchers.
  • Competitive salary, equity options, and benefits package.
  • A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and impact.

If you are a visionary technology leader passionate about AI and data analytics, we invite you to join us in transforming how businesses harness data for smarter decision-making.

Apply Today!