Brandy Guillory, MOT
Chief Technology Officer | AI Engineer & Strategist
Workforce Intelligence Group
I help organizations modernize their technology platforms, adopt AI responsibly, and accelerate performance through intelligent automation and enterprise-grade engineering.
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ABOUT THE CTO
About Brandy
Brandy is an AI Engineering and Technology Transformation leader who specializes in building scalable AI systems, modernizing enterprise platforms, and guiding organizations through responsible adoption of advanced technologies. She blends deep engineering expertise with strategic insight, helping clients innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and unlock new competitive advantages.
Her work spans predictive modeling, generative AI, LLMs, architecture design, cloud modernization, and enterprise automation. With a career delivering high-impact solutions for complex financial institutions and global enterprises, Brandy brings a proven ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes.
WHAT I DO (SERVICES OVERVIEW)
How I Help Organizations
I partner with enterprises to design, deploy, and operationalize the next generation of AI-driven systems. My consulting work focuses on:
AI Engineering & Applied Machine Learning
  • Designing and deploying ML/LLM systems
  • Fine-tuning and optimizing models
  • Implementing RAG pipelines and semantic retrieval
  • Building agentic workflows and intelligent automation
Enterprise Architecture & Platform Modernization
  • Modernizing cloud, data, and application platforms
  • Eliminating scalability, reliability, and integration blockers
  • Designing hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
  • Refactoring legacy systems for modern engineering needs
AI Strategy & Operating Models
  • AI readiness assessments & strategic roadmaps
  • Governance, evaluation, and responsible AI frameworks
  • Risk mitigation, compliance alignment, and model lifecycle design
  • Building internal capability through coaching and technical leadership
Top Skills
AI Engineering
  • Predictive modeling, anomaly detection, clustering
  • Generative AI, LLM orchestration, agent systems
  • Prompt engineering & fine-tuning (InstructLab, PEFT)
  • RAG architectures & vector search
  • ModelOps: evaluation, monitoring, governance
Software Development
  • React, Node.js, Python (FastAPI, Flask)
  • Microservices, REST, GraphQL, API design
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, data modeling
  • Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
  • Scalable system design & integration patterns
Technology Transformation & Strategy
  • Enterprise AI architecture
  • Platform modernization & cloud engineering
  • Automation of core business operations
  • Organizational capability building
  • Strategic planning for AI adoption
Consulting Approach
How I Partner With Organizations
My approach combines deep engineering expertise with strategic clarity. Every engagement is grounded in four principles:
  1. Architecture Before Execution I ensure every solution begins with a scalable, secure, and resilient architecture aligned to business goals.
  1. Responsible AI by Design I integrate governance, transparency, evaluation, and risk controls from the beginning to ensure safe, compliant adoption.
  1. Modernization With Measurable Impact Cloud, data, and platform modernization efforts are tied to operational efficiency, cost reduction, and performance improvements.
  1. Co-Creation With Your Teams I embed with engineering, data, and business teams to transfer knowledge, strengthen capability, and ensure lasting adoption.
Engagement Models
Ways to Work With Brandy
Strategic Advisory
Guidance for executives and technical leaders on AI strategy, platform modernization, governance, and enterprise transformation.
Architecture & Solution Design
End-to-end design of AI systems, automation frameworks, modernization roadmaps, and cloud/platform architecture.
Hands-On Engineering
Model development, fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, API and microservice development, and platform engineering.
Capability Building
Coaching engineering and data teams, upskilling staff, refining organizational operating models, and strengthening internal competency.
Fractional CTO Services
Ongoing technical leadership for organizations that need executive-level guidance without a full-time CTO commitment.
Professional Background
Brandy’s career spans more than a decade of delivering AI solutions, platform modernization, and large-scale transformation across financial services and enterprise clients. She has led cloud migrations, architected intelligent automation frameworks, designed governance models, and delivered AI systems that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and accelerate innovation. Her work has supported 70+ enterprise teams and shaped how organizations adopt and scale advanced technologies.
CTO / Co-Founder | AI Engineering & Enterprise Technology Strategy
A highly versatile technology leader with deep expertise across AI engineering, software development, and large-scale transformation for financial services, public sector, and enterprise clients. Known for architecting modern AI platforms, driving cloud and data modernization, and translating emerging technologies into measurable business impact. Combines hands-on engineering credibility with executive-level strategy, guiding organizations through innovation, risk-managed adoption, and operational excellence.
Executive Focus Areas
  • AI engineering, ML/LLM development, and applied enterprise AI
  • Technology modernization, cloud architectures, and platform strategy
  • Model lifecycle, evaluation, monitoring, and governance
  • Scalable software systems, automation, and infrastructure optimization
  • Cross-functional leadership, client engagement, and transformation planning
Professional Narrative
I've been at IBM 16 ½ years and over two decades, I’ve built a career at the intersection of engineering, data, AI, and enterprise transformation. My work spans hands-on development, enterprise architecture, customer success, and strategic technology leadership for some of the most complex financial services organizations in the industry.
As an AI Engineer and Technology Strategist, I design and deliver AI solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce cost, and create new revenue pathways. I collaborate directly with executives and engineering teams to co-develop AI adoption roadmaps, modernize infrastructure, and operationalize advanced model workflows across the enterprise.
As a Senior Architect, I’ve led end-to-end transformation initiatives from cloud migrations to AI platform deployments, consistently unblocking technical challenges and aligning IT strategies with business outcomes. My work has reshaped client engagement models, strengthened operational performance, and accelerated adoption of AI and advanced analytics.
Earlier in my career, I built a strong foundation in software engineering, product ownership, QA leadership, and mainframe tool development, managing large-scale migrations, resolving high-impact defects, and optimizing mission-critical systems. My contributions consistently drove product stability, feature innovation, and customer satisfaction, earning multiple performance awards.
Across all roles, I’ve built trusted relationships with enterprise clients, mentored cross-functional teams, and delivered high-stakes technology outcomes that enabled long-term growth and modernization.
I bring this same expertise into my consulting practice as CTO, helping organizations adopt AI responsibly, scale technology capabilities, and transform their businesses through strategy, architecture, and engineering excellence.
Education
New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering
Master of Science (MS), Management of Technology · (2014 - 2016)
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science · (2005 - 2009)
Honors-Awards
Q1 Client & Partner Success Award - 2025
Recognized for delivering exceptional client impact and driving successful outcomes across complex, high-visibility engagements.
Eminence and Excellence Award-2019, 2021
Awarded for thought leadership and advancing innovative AI and automation practices adopted across global teams.
Manager's Choice Award - "Unite To Get It Done Now!" (7 awards: 2014–2018)
Honored multiple times for outstanding delivery, collaboration, and leadership across major engineering and transformation projects.
Heavy Hitter Award & Internal Service Award & Outstanding Customer Service
Acknowledged for resolving high-volume, mission-critical technical issues with speed and precision while elevating overall customer experience.
IBM Thanks Award
Recognized for exceptional contributions that significantly improved product stability, performance, and client satisfaction.
Certifications
Technical Specialist Profession Certification - Thought Leader (Level 3)
Recognizes technical leaders who deliver innovative, high-value solutions that meet complex client requirements. Thought Leaders remove implementation barriers, ensure client satisfaction, and provide strategic direction across multi-business, multi-geography environments.
The Open Group – Professional Certification: Level 3 Distinguished Technical Specialist
Awarded to senior technologists who lead complex, high-impact projects, applying deep industry knowledge to solve critical business and technology challenges. Distinguished Specialists drive innovation and deliver expertise effectively across multiple business units and global organizations.
IBM/Coursera - Data Science Professional Certificate
Demonstrates applied proficiency in data science using real-world techniques, including Python development, SQL, data visualization, applied statistics, and machine learning model construction and evaluation.
IBM Certified App Developer - Watson Certification
Validates expertise in designing and developing AI-driven applications using IBM Watson services, including intent modeling, dialog design, and enterprise-grade cognitive workflows.
Architectural Thinking Certification
Certifies the ability to design repeatable, consistent architecture processes and communicate complex technical concepts through shared frameworks, enabling architects and technical leaders to collaborate effectively across IT organizations.
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Recognizes globally-standard mastery of project management principles, demonstrating the ability to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close complex projects using proven methodologies across industries.
STAR Leadership
Highlights leadership excellence through understanding personal leadership style, navigating IBM’s toughest challenges, communicating across diverse teams, and shaping business strategy while accelerating organizational and personal growth.
Mckinsey - Management Accelerator / Leadership Academy
Completed McKinsey’s Management Accelerator program focused on strengthening adaptability, strategic problem-solving, influence, and execution skills to drive impact and lead effectively in dynamic business environments.
IBM Recognized Teacher/ Educator
Acknowledged for deep subject-matter expertise and the ability to effectively teach, mentor, and transfer complex technical skills. Recognized for enabling learners to apply concepts in real-world scenarios and successfully leverage the material to improve performance and outcomes