Matthew Paris
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Alexandria, VA, United States
Toptal member since February 19, 2026
Matthew is the founder and principal AI consultant at Marais Advisory, a boutique firm specializing in AI strategy for private equity and portfolio companies. With 20+ years in AI, he previously served as chief data scientist at Booz Allen Hamilton, managing over $200 million in AI programs across federal agencies, including VA, FDA, and CDC. Matthew translates technical capabilities into measurable business outcomes, delivering comprehensive AI roadmaps and competitive intelligence systems.
Career Highlights
Expertise
- AI Consulting
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- CX Strategy
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- IT Consulting
- Python
- Strategy
Work Experience
Principal AI Consultant
Marais Advisory
- Built an AI transformation practice generating $18 million annually with 19+ years of driving measurable business outcomes.
- Managed $200+ million in federal AI programs as chief data scientist, leading 40+ technical professionals successfully.
- Delivered 13 prioritized AI use cases for BluePeak Fiber, creating competitive intelligence automation systems.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Analytics
University of Maryland - College Park, USA
Skills
Data & Analysis Software
SQL
Other
Python, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Strategy, CX Strategy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AI Consulting, IT Consulting, Business Consulting, Data Strategy, API/Services Architecture, Automation, Database Schema Design, Data Integrity, Data Architecture, Documentation, Data Science, Performance Tuning
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