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Forward Deployed AI: From Customer Reqs to Working Solution

60 min

Oct 9, 2026 8:30 AM

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What you'll learn

Turn customer problems into AI solutions

Learn to move from ambiguous business needs to a clear, scoped AI solution.

Map workflows and identify AI opportunities

Break down workflows to find where agents, automation, and human judgment add value.

Design solution architecture and success metrics

Translate requirements into an AI architecture with clear technical and business KPIs.

Understand the FDSE career path

Learn the skills, consulting mindset, and customer-facing capabilities required for FDSE roles.

Why this topic matters

AI is moving from demos and copilots to production systems that must solve real customer problems. The most valuable professionals can bridge business discovery, workflow design, AI architecture, and measurable outcomes. Forward Deployed AI skills are increasingly important because enterprises need people who can work directly with stakeholders, turn ambiguity into solutions, and drive AI from prototype to production.