Ahmed Elsawi

Judge
DISC Type : Dc

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant at Dubai Airports

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Ahmed is an Artificial Intelligence Consultant at Dubai Airports with over 25 years of experience leading AI, Big Data, and Business Intelligence strategies. A PhD holder from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, he specializes in creating advanced analytics solutions and enterprise system architecture for major corporations.

Beyond his technical leadership, Ahmed shows a keen interest in the broader societal implications of AI, including its role in government and education. He actively shares knowledge and resources with the tech community and expresses appreciation for teamwork and community values.

Unique fact: Ahmed previously managed Sudans National Grid Super-computer, which at the time was the second-largest in Africa and the first in the Middle East.

Personality Overview

Fast But Wary

Demanding

Features Driven

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

AI in Aviation
Currently leads the establishment of the AI function for Dubai's DXB and DWC airports, focusing on creating smart airports and enhancing the passenger experience.
Future of Governance
He recently shared a post about the world's first AI 'Virtual Minister, ' showing a clear interest in how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of government.
AI Education
Demonstrates a passion for knowledge sharing by promoting free educational resources, such as Microsoft's comprehensive 21-lesson course on building AI-powered applications.

Media Appearances

Ahmed has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant at Dubai Airports
5-2020 - 4-2023
General Manager at SRP for Technology Ltd.
5-2018 - 5-2020
Consultant Big Data, Data Analytics and Application Development at Nile Center for Technology Research
2-2017 - 4-2018
Director Business Intelligence at Africa City of Technology (ACT)
2-2016 - 1-2017
Director Business Intelligence & Performance Management at Quadrant II Business Consultaning SDN BHD

Education

2012 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2001 - 2002
M.Sc from University of Khartoum, Khartoum-Sudan

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 21 Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Senior Designation : Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant at Dubai Airports
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Ahmed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ahmed is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ahmed

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ahmed move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Ahmed take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Ahmed

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.