Christopher Cotton

I am an AI strategist and fractional Chief Data Science Officer with 12+ years turning complex AI, machine learning, and data challenges into measurable business wins.

My expertise spans agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, RAG with Pinecone), production-grade LLM implementations, AI product roadmaps, data strategy, and operational excellence. I’ve co-founded Faster Outcomes (legal AI startup automating workflows for lawyers and paralegals), led USAF AI initiatives that saved $80M–$240M annually on mission planning, built enterprise data products at Adstra, automated cancer diagnostics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and played key roles in SaaS exits including a $150M acquisition by LiveRamp.

I support founders, CTOs, and executive teams from initial strategy sessions through full implementation — delivering custom agentic AI solutions, fractional CDSO leadership, AI impact audits, and scalable data-product roadmaps. Whether you need to de-risk an LLM rollout, modernize operations with AI, or build production-ready AI features that drive revenue and efficiency, I provide battle-tested guidance, rapid POCs, and clear execution plans so you achieve faster time-to-value with zero guesswork.

Clients gain confidence, accelerated growth, and real ROI — exactly like the $80M+ savings I delivered for the USAF and the legal workflow automation now powering Faster Outcomes.

Let’s connect if you’re building something bold and need an AI/data strategist who turns ideas into impact.