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Seattle, Wa, Us

In my role as Sr. Specialist in GenAI at Amazon Web Services, I am integral in shaping and driving the future of generative AI applications across diverse industry verticals. My responsibilities include:- Strategy Development: Crafting and implementing targeted go-to-market strategies that significantly enhance customer adoption of AWS services tailored for generative AI.- Customer Collaboration: Working closely with key customers to assess and fulfill their machine learning infrastructure needs, particularly in scaling GenAI model training across various modalities such as NLP and computer vision.- Technical Leadership: Leading the development and execution of proof-of-concepts that demonstrate the power of AWS' computing, storage, and networking capabilities to prospective clients.- Content Creation and Training: Generating educational materials and conducting training sessions for AWS field teams to ensure they are well-equipped to drive customer success.- Market Insight and Product Influence: Actively participating in market analysis to guide the expansion of our market presence and collaborating with product teams to influence feature enhancements and roadmap priorities.- Cross-functional Team Leadership: Spearheading initiatives across teams to build scalable programs for market penetration and sustainable growth.- Thought Leadership: Establishing myself as a thought leader in the GenAI space through continuous learning, sharing insights, and contributing to the broader AI community

Nec, Us

Building and funding globally strategic technology

As an Advisor at Watad Energy and Communication, and its sister company Navid, I leverage my expertise in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and data center strategies to guide both companies through technological and operational advancements. My role encompasses:- Strategic Advisory: Providing strategic guidance on the integration and implementation of generative AI technologies to enhance business operations and service offerings.- Government and Business Collaboration: Collaborating closely with government entities and local businesses within Saudi Arabia to align technology deployments with national digital transformation goals.- Innovation Leadership: Driving the adoption of advanced AI and data center technologies to position Watad and Navid as leaders in the energy and communications sectors.- Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that the strategic direction aligns with broader business objectives and market demands.- Cross-Functional Guidance: Offering cross-functional advice to various departments, ensuring that the technological strategies integrate seamlessly with business processes and corporate strategy.- Thought Leadership: Establishing a strong presence in the industry by advocating for innovative uses of AI and sustainable data center practices, contributing to panels, and publishing insights.

• Recognized by the Ministry of Space, Telecom and Communication as a top 20 company in Saudi Arabia, known for technologies designed to enhance the efficiency of large-scale oil and gas operations.• Led the successful integration of AI into existing automation systems, resulting in improved production efficiency and safety measures.• Provided technology strategy direction in collaboration with senior leadership, defining key performance indicators and tracking progress.• Stayed at the forefront of technological advancements in the energy sector, consistently driving innovation within the company.• Fostered key relationships with major customers such as Saudi Aramco, ensuring technologies developed met their specific needs and contributed to their operational success.• Successfully led and mentored a high-performing tech team, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.• Created a partnership with Nvidia, becoming an Nvidia partner and generating multi-million dollars in GPU revenue.• Trained staff and upskilled them in Nvidia hardware infrastructure. • Led a team that installed infrastructure within government facilities.• Implemented distributed AI GPU systems to optimize computing power and efficiency in large-scale operations.• Introduced Kubernetes and KubeVirt technology, replacing VMware technology for large-scale infrastructure, enhancing scalability, and reducing costs.

• Innovative Product Development: Spearheaded the creation of next-gen Commercial and Industrial AI, IoT, and Big Data products, utilizing expertise from the Aramco Industrial Community and Oil & Gas sector in Eastern Saudi Arabia.• Advanced Hardware Design: Designed and patented a low-profile, AI-powered PCIe card with 12 Google Coral Edge TPUs, enhancing DeerITC’s technological capabilities.• Platform and Integration: Developed a platform for DeerITC with an API for Hik Vision cameras, achieving direct memory access and earning the Cooperative Innovation Award from the Communications and Space Technology Commission.• Team Leadership and Training: Led and trained a team of Saudi engineers in Docker, Kubernetes, Nvidia GPU, Google Cloud, AWS. Ensured their certification and competency in these technologies.• Strategic Collaborations: Fostered collaborations with Sadara, Saudi Data and AI Authority, Saudi Aramco, and others. Focused on integrating AI into their infrastructure for improved efficiency and innovation.• Kubernetes and NVIDIA Integration: Utilized Kubernetes and NVIDIA technologies for the effective productization and scaling of applications, ensuring robust performance and efficiency in deployment. • Advanced Model Deployment in Arabic: Expertly trained and deployed advanced Arabic automatic speech recognition (ASR) models, large language models (LLMs) for Arabic, as well as recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in a production environment. This highlights a specialized focus on Arabic language technologies, showcasing proficiency in region-specific AI applications.• Team Structure and Leadership: Strategically designed and structured the company’s AI and Engineering teams, aligning them with the latest technological advancements and the dynamic demands of the industry, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Riyadh, Riyadh, Sa

• Assisted in designing AI infrastructure and consulting on the procurement of hardware to build a resilient AI system• Collaborated on two projects: one for Hajj, using AI for facial recognition and crowd counting, and another for remote IoT AI-based solutions for oil smuggling and behavior recognition

Fulton, Md, Us

VC back by former Navy Seal and founded by NSA AI leadResponsibilities:Develop and implement comprehensive software, hardware, and network solutions for industrial quality assurance and predictive maintenance, seamlessly integrated with real-time AI systems.Architect and deliver production-grade, high-speed computation and artificial intelligence software for real-time analytics, integrated with control systems in industrial environments, leveraging Kubernetes for deployment.Design and engineer IoT sensors, embedded machine vision systems, and custom ASIC integration, such as Edge TPU, to enable on-premise artificial intelligence capabilities.Optimize network infrastructure, communication protocols, and hardware design to minimize radio interference, reduce power consumption, and enhance data compression for efficient and reliable operations.Accomplishments:Successfully developed and deployed AI-driven industrial solutions, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and optimized production processes.Enhanced on-site AI capabilities through the integration of IoT sensors, machine vision, and ASIC technologies, facilitating rapid decision-making and real-time monitoring.Achieved substantial energy savings and improved data transmission through the optimization of network and hardware components for low power usage and reduced interference.

Winchester, Virginia, Us

• Consulted on the design of an artificial intelligence system to determine the quality of deck boards.• Developed a system to use AI for defect detection in products.• Assisted in designing data collection and storage systems, a visualization platform, andintegration into the PLC system• Designed and produced AI-based IoT sensors for monitoring motors and other vibrationequipment to analyze how the motors and gearboxes affected the defect rate in theproduct.• Built a platform for the company to identify and visualize results from the vibration data

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Assisted Koch Industries' portfolio companie GP, in designing a system called the Koch Edge Infrastructure• Utilized artificial intelligence to scan products, such as toilet paper rolls, during the pandemic, to increasing production• Implemented a defect detection system that reduced human labor in the process• Integrated AI solutions into the controls system to adjust the speed of equipment,minimize defects, and optimize the yield of products

Columbia, Md, Us

• Aided professor in grading and instructions• Assisted students in general question • Tutor students with in guidelines of curriculum • Demonstrate effective leadership skills

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

• Maintained high sales quota in company• Assisted and informed customers about wireless products

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mathematics And Computer Science