Nitin Deshmukh

Overall 24+ Years in IT, Accomplished Director-level AI Engineering and Architect with 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, specializing in designing, architecting, and developing enterprise-scale Agentic AI platforms and autonomous AI workflows. Proven expertise in Python, Large Language Models (LLMs), LangChain, and modern AI agent frameworks, with a strong track record of delivering production-grade AI solutions. Adept at defining AI strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and driving innovation to translate emerging technologies into measurable business value, with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Software Line Manager (Director) at Amdocs (2008-06 – Present)

• Architected and delivered enterprise-grade Agentic AI platforms and autonomous AI workflows from concept to production, leveraging Python and LLMs.
• Designed and implemented scalable multi-agent architectures capable of reasoning, planning, memory management, and tool orchestration for complex business problems.
• Developed and optimized LLM-powered solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on maintainability, scalability, and performance.
• Led the design and implementation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, integrating vector databases (Azure AI Search) and enterprise knowledge sources to enhance AI model accuracy and relevance.
• Developed intelligent AI agents capable of tool calling, workflow automation, and complex decision-making, significantly improving operational efficiency and incident resolution.
• Collaborated with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to define AI architecture and technical strategy for global telecom customers, including AT&T.
• Established best practices for AI platform development, deployment, governance, observability, and security, ensuring robust and compliant AI solutions.
• Mentored engineering teams and provided technical leadership on AI architecture and emerging technologies, fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
• Managed cross-functional organizations of 200+ professionals across cloud engineering, data engineering, GenAI, testing, production operations, and delivery management.
• Directed enterprise cloud modernization by migrating Teradata and Oracle platforms to Snowflake, Databricks, and Azure-based cloud ecosystems.
• Oversaw production support, system testing & release governance for mission-critical telecom platforms, ensuring high availability and service reliability.
• Drove continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and engineering best practices to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Supported strategic growth through RFP participation, innovation initiatives, team development, and organizational planning.

Sr. Technical Associate (Team Lead) at Tech Mahindra (2005-09 – 2008-05)

• Led technical teams in the development and delivery of complex software solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and project timelines.
• Contributed to the design and implementation of scalable software components, focusing on code quality and performance optimization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful product delivery.

Software Engineer at Datamatics (2004-09 – 2005-08)

• Developed and maintained software applications using Python, contributing to feature development and bug fixing.
• Participated in the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Gained foundational experience in software engineering principles and best practices.

Sr. CAD Production Executive at Rolta India Ltd (2001-08 – 2004-08)

• Managed and executed complex CAD production workflows, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
• Utilized technical software and tools to deliver high-quality engineering designs and documentation.
• Developed strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a production-oriented environment.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical