AVP - Innovation and Strategy role leading digital transformation and AI implementation at Barclays. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing intelligent solutions using robotics, machine learning, and AI platforms to streamline business processes, partnering on proof of concepts and large-scale AI deployments, measuring business impact through KPIs (cost reduction, time saving, productivity improvement), and designing solutions that balance technology risks with business delivery. The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML platforms, hands-on experience with cloud capabilities (elasticity, serverless, containerization), and ability to develop architecture inputs for governance processes. Focus on creating scalable solutions incorporating security principles and best practices for digital transformation.