Ahmed Raafat Ahmed Raafat is a Senior Manager for AI/ML Specialist Solutions Architecture at AWS with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He leads AWS’s AI/ML Specialist team in the UK, helping Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies drive business transformation through artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud, and data technologies. Ahmed serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives—including CIOs, CTOs, and Chief Data Officers—on AI strategy, innovation, and adoption. A recognized thought leader in AI/ML/GenAI, he helps organizations navigate the fast-evolving AI landscape and unlock the full potential of emerging technologies.