Over three decades dedicated to software development, systems engineering, and cloud architectures. Currently the Chief Products and Solutions Officer at Explore Digits; leads multiple development teams using agile methodologies to deliver products and services for our clients and partners; our teams are delivering production applications that make use of the latest AI/ML and GenAI technologies.Previously held positions at Amazon Web Services, where as a Sr. AI/ML Evangelist and Sr. Solutions Architect, he helped integrate AI/ML technologies for ISVs and delivered cloud-native architectures for the public sector. Previously founded three companies, Avant Technologies, BrightApp and Embedded Toolsmiths, leading to the creation of innovative products including kiosks, electronic instruments, and application software hosted on the desktop and in the cloud.Ashley holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Machine Learning, both from the Georgia Institute of Technology, complemented by multiple certifications from industry leaders such as AWS, VMware, and Microsoft. Ashley is the author of multiple technical whitepapers.