Hey Friend! We've rounded up five of our absolute standout stars—top-tier creatives who are ready to jump in and make magic happen!

Handpicked by the PRPL crew, each of these talents brings serious skills, fresh perspective, and a track record of crushing it in their fields.

See their high-level stats below and let us know who sparks your interest—we’d love to get the convo started!

                                               

Up and Coming

Watch this one.

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Raphael

Principal Solutions Engineer

Specialization:

Machine Learning Systems, LLM Integration, Backend API Development, Scalable AI Infrastructure

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Previously:

Capital One

Background:

Raphael has extensive experience designing and deploying scalable machine learning systems in enterprise financial environments. At Capital One, he led development of AI-driven platforms leveraging LLM integration, backend API frameworks, and cloud-based ML pipelines to support intelligent automation and decision systems. His technical depth spans Python-based ML engineering, scalable system design, and production-grade AI deployment. Raphael excels at building reliable, extensible AI systems aligned to enterprise data workflows.

hot take:

Strong enterprise ML engineering background with hands-on AI platform deployment experience and financial services domain expertise.

                                               

Red Hot

You'll want to keep your eyes on this one.

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Valentin

Cloud Process Engineer

Specialization:

Cloud Migration Strategy, Process Engineering, DevOps Automation, AWS Architecture

Location:

New York, NY

Previously:

JPMorgan Chase

Background:

Valentin is an experienced cloud process engineer specializing in large-scale cloud migrations, DevOps automation, and infrastructure modernization within regulated enterprise environments. At JPMorgan Chase, he led cloud transformation programs focused on AWS architecture optimization and operational process improvements. His expertise includes workflow automation, CI/CD implementation, and cloud governance frameworks designed to improve reliability and scalability. Valentin combines strong process engineering discipline with technical cloud expertise to drive measurable operational efficiency.

hot take:

Strong financial services cloud governance experience and structured process engineering expertise aligned to AI-integrated cloud modernization environments.

                                               

Blazing

Will likely be hired soon.

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Syed

SNOW AI Consultant

Specialization:

ServiceNow ITSM/ITOM, IntegrationHub, CMDB Architecture, Workflow Automation, AI Platform Enablement

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Previously:

Deloitte

Background:

Syed brings extensive experience implementing and modernizing enterprise ServiceNow platforms with a focus on workflow optimization and AI-enabled automation. At Deloitte, he led large-scale ITSM and ITOM implementations, integrating ServiceNow modules with external systems via IntegrationHub and REST APIs. He specializes in platform configuration, CMDB architecture, and enterprise workflow transformation, helping organizations operationalize automation at scale. Syed combines technical execution with stakeholder engagement to ensure successful adoption of AI-enabled ServiceNow capabilities.

hot take:

Strong ServiceNow platform depth, enterprise implementation experience, and workflow automation expertise aligned to AI-enabled ServiceNow initiatives.

                                               

Burning Up

Inquiries are pouring in.

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Corderio

Senior AI Engineer

Specialization:

LangChain, RAG Pipelines, Vector Databases, Distributed Systems, Cloud-Native AI Infrastructure

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Previously:

NCR

Background:

Corderio has more than a decade of experience building scalable distributed systems and AI-powered platforms. He specializes in end-to-end LLM integration, retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure across enterprise environments. At NCR, he architected and deployed production-grade AI systems leveraging LangChain, vector databases, and scalable streaming frameworks to enhance intelligent search and conversational workflows. With strong expertise in CI/CD, observability, and microservices architecture, Corderio delivers high-performance AI systems built for reliability and scale.

hot take:

Elite hands-on AI builder with production-grade conversational AI and scalable architecture expertise aligned to enterprise AI innovation initiatives.

                                               

On Fire

Will likely be hired soon.

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Christian

Senior Program Manager

Specialization:

AI Program Governance, Cloud Portfolio Management, Enterprise PMO, Automation Strategy

Location:

Chicago, IL

Previously:

Walgreens

Background:

Christian has more than ten years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation and AI-driven program governance initiatives. He specializes in portfolio management, automation strategy, and cross-functional execution across large engineering and cloud organizations. At Walgreens, he oversees multimillion-dollar cloud portfolios and drives measurable automation outcomes, aligning engineering, product, and executive stakeholders around delivery rigor. With deep experience in risk management, SOW governance, and AI-enabled operational improvements, Christian excels at delivering structured, high-impact transformation programs.

hot take:

Strong enterprise AI governance experience, executive reporting rigor, and engineering fluency makes him a strong candidate for ServiceNow AI PMO environments.