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Afraz Jaffri

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Senior Director Analyst at Gartner
📍 Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom

Afraz Jaffri is a Senior Director Analyst at Gartner specializing in AI, data science, and machine learning. With a PhD from the University of Southampton, he leads influential research like the AI Hype Cycle. Colleagues praise him as a creative consultant and data scientist skilled at simplifying complex information.

He is a passionate advocate for a human-centric approach to technology, underscored by his publications on empathy in AI and certifications in ethics and inclusive conversations. His work and speaking engagements reflect a global perspective on technology, with recent events in Dubai and London.

Unique fact: He authored a publication titled, "AI Development Must Embrace Empathy or Face a Human Uprising. "

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Analyst
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom
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Human-Centric AI
He has authored articles on the need for empathy in AI development and holds certifications in ethics, advocating for a human-first approach to technology solutions.
AI/ML Platforms
As the lead author for Gartner's "Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms Magic Quadrant, " he is a key industry voice on platform evaluation and strategy.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Senior Director Analyst
Gartner
9-2019 - 4-2024
Director Analyst - Research & Advisory
Gartner
9-2025
Employer Advisory Board Member
Arden University
4-2015 - 9-2019
Insights and Data Advisory Senior Consultant
Capgemini
3-2014 - 4-2015
Manager - Data Assurance
PwC
In the press

Media appearances

Afraz Jaffri, Gartner Director Analyst – Articles and Contributions. Featured in AI Business
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Interview of Afraz Jaffri (Analyst Director – Gartner): GenAI may be at the peak of the hype cycle now but how will it avoid a plunge into the trough of disillusionment?. Featured in Hugues Rey Blog (citing Martech.org)
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Education
2005 - 2009
PhD
University of Southampton
2000 - 2003
Bsc
University of Southampton
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