Saurabh Bhardwaj - Lead AI Architect

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Saurabh Bhardwaj

Lead AI Architect & Machine Learning Expert

Transforming enterprise operations through AI innovation—delivering $2M+ in cost reductions and building high-performing teams that scale AI from concept to production.

19+
Total Experience
9+
AI Experience
36
AI Use Cases
8
Certifications

Executive Impact

Delivering Measurable Business Outcomes Through AI Innovation

$2M+

Cost Reduction Delivered

Reduced legal document review time by 60%, automated quality control saving 500+ hours monthly, and cut equipment downtime by 60% through predictive maintenance.

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Team Built & Led

Built and currently lead a 19-member AI team across UK, Belgium, and Netherlands, fostering collaboration and delivering enterprise AI solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

3

Production AI Systems

Deployed 3 mission-critical AI systems serving 10,000+ users daily with 99.9% uptime, from RAG document intelligence to automated quality control and supply chain optimization.

36

AI Use Cases Architected

Designed comprehensive AI strategy encompassing generative AI, computer vision, and MLOps, ensuring GDPR compliance and ethical AI practices across all initiatives.

Strategic Vision

I transform complex business challenges into scalable AI solutions by bridging technical innovation with strategic business outcomes. My approach focuses on building AI capabilities that drive revenue, reduce costs, and create sustainable competitive advantages—while maintaining the highest standards of data governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI deployment.

Featured Projects

Real-World AI Solutions with Measurable Impact

Generative AI

AI Research Trends RAG

Production-grade platform for discovering AI research trends using RAG. Ingests papers from arXiv and Semantic Scholar to identify emerging trends and answer queries with citation-backed insights.

GPT-4
Powered
2
Data Sources
100%
Citation-Backed
OpenAI GPT-4 FastAPI Qdrant Streamlit Docker

Key Features:

  • Natural language research search
  • Semantic vector embeddings
  • BibTeX/Markdown export
Generative AI

ConformAI - EU AI Regulations

Production RAG system providing real-time answers on EU AI regulations including AI Act, GDPR, and EDPB guidelines. Features LangGraph orchestration with multi-turn conversations.

3
Legal Sources
Real-time
Updates
100%
Citation Accuracy
LangGraph Qdrant Airflow PostgreSQL Kubernetes

Key Features:

  • Hybrid semantic + BM25 search
  • Multi-turn conversation support
  • Automated data ingestion pipeline
Generative AI

OmniSupply Multi-Agent Platform

Enterprise AI system generating supply chain insights and risk predictions using multi-agent orchestration. Processes 416K+ records with 5 specialized agents for comprehensive analytics.

5
AI Agents
416K+
Records
90-Day
Forecasts
LangGraph OpenAI GPT-4o ChromaDB PostgreSQL Prophet

Key Features:

  • Multi-agent orchestration
  • Proactive risk alerts
  • Automated P&L reporting

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About Me

Driving AI Innovation Across Industries

Saurabh Bhardwaj

Experience

9+ years
Lead AI Architect

Education

M.Sc. Applied AI
Cranfield University

Recognition

1st Place
Imperial College DS Bootcamp

As Lead AI Architect at Delaware UK, I lead a 19-member AI team across UK, Belgium, and Netherlands, architecting 36 AI use cases with 3 successful production deployments. I built Delaware's Agentic AI Deployment Framework while ensuring GDPR and Ethical AI compliance.

Previously at Unisys, I developed a RAG solution that improved accuracy from 64% to 89% and built a computer vision model reducing documentation errors by 93%. My expertise spans the full AI lifecycle - from MLOps with Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes to deploying solutions on Azure OpenAI and AWS SageMaker.

With a Master's degree in Applied AI from Cranfield University and 8 industry certifications, I transform business challenges into scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable results.

Tech Stack

Comprehensive AI/ML Engineering Toolkit

Python

Advanced

C++ / C#

Advanced

SQL / NoSQL

Advanced

PySpark

Advanced

Agentic AI

Advanced

PyTorch

Advanced

TensorFlow

Advanced

LangChain

Expert

LangGraph

Advanced

Llama-Index

Advanced

Hugging Face

Advanced

Scikit-Learn

Expert

Azure ML

Expert

AWS SageMaker

Advanced

Docker

Advanced

Kubernetes

Advanced

Terraform

Advanced

MLflow

Advanced

Microsoft Fabric

Advanced

Power BI

Advanced

Tableau

Advanced

Professional Journey

Leading AI Transformation Across Global Teams

Lead AI Architect

Delaware UK

London, UK

Sep 2025 - Present
19
Team Members (3 Countries)
$1M+
Annual Value Delivered
10K+
Daily Active Users
  • Lead 19-member AI team across UK, Belgium, and Netherlands, driving strategic AI transformation for Fortune 500 clients
  • Delivered 36 AI solutions generating $1M+ in annual business value with 3 production systems serving 10,000+ users daily
  • Built Delaware's Agentic AI Deployment Framework, accelerating client delivery timelines by 40%
  • Established GDPR-compliant AI governance framework, enabling risk-free enterprise AI adoption across regulated industries
LangChain LangGraph Azure OpenAI Agentic AI

Principal AI Engineer

Unisys

Milton Keynes, UK

Jul 2024 - Aug 2025
$500K
Annual Cost Savings
500+
Hours Saved Monthly
60%
Time Reduction
  • Delivered RAG document intelligence system reducing legal review time by 60%, generating $500K in annual cost savings
  • Built automated quality control system saving 500+ hours monthly in manual processing and eliminating 93% of documentation errors
  • Established MLOps infrastructure with Terraform CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time from weeks to hours
  • Architected enterprise-grade AI solutions on Azure OpenAI platform ensuring 99.9% uptime and regulatory compliance
RAG Computer Vision Terraform Azure AI

Principal Consultant

Nissan Technical Centre Europe

Cranfield, UK

Feb 2018 - Jun 2024
  • Developed end-to-end Accessories Price Prediction Model achieving 92% accuracy
  • Reduced sourcing time from 12 to 7 weeks using ML-powered price predictions
  • Built automated quality monitoring system achieving 70% time savings
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation for delivering Qashqai with minimal design quality concerns
Machine Learning Azure Data Warehouse Power BI

Client & Colleague Testimonials

What People Say About Working With Me

"Demonstrated strong technical expertise as an AI Architect and collaborative mindset on the Digital Engineer project. Professional commitment to quality outcomes made him a key contributor to success."

Ankur Gaur

Principal AI Architect

Unisys

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"Exemplary hands-on experience with ML and Gen AI tools. Deep understanding of AI with ability to lead teams. Impressive technical content on AI and delivering value using AI. Highly recommend as trusted AI architect."

Ansul Gupta

Principal AI Architect

Unisys

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Certifications & Awards

Industry-Recognized Expertise in AI/ML

Azure AI Engineer Associate

AI-102

Microsoft

Azure OpenAI Cognitive Services AI Solutions

Azure Fabric Analytics Engineer

DP-600

Microsoft

Data Engineering Fabric Analytics

Azure Data Scientist Associate

DP-100

Microsoft

Azure ML MLOps Model Training

Agents with LangChain & LangGraph

Nanodegree

Udacity

LangChain LangGraph AI Agents

Agentic AI Nanodegree

Nanodegree

Udacity

Autonomous Agents Multi-Agent Systems

Generative AI Nanodegree

Nanodegree

Udacity

LLMs GenAI Prompt Engineering

ML DevOps Engineer

Nanodegree

Udacity

CI/CD MLOps Model Deployment

Azure DevOps Expert

Advanced

AI Core

Azure DevOps Pipelines Automation

Awards & Recognition

1st Place

Imperial College Data Science Bootcamp (among 350 participants)

1st Place Public Speaking

Toastmasters District Competition

Lead ML Engineer Recognition

Omdena - Helping charities using AI

Certificate of Appreciation

Nissan Technical Centre Europe

Let's Build Something Amazing

Available for AI consulting, speaking engagements, and collaboration opportunities

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I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Available for new opportunities

Why Work With Me?

  • 9+ years of AI/ML expertise
  • 36 AI use cases architected
  • 3 production deployments
  • 8 industry certifications
  • GDPR & Ethical AI compliant

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