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Basil Fateen

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Principal Technology Evangelist, Gen AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Basil is a Principal Technology Evangelist at AWS, focusing on Generative AI and startup acceleration. An experienced software developer and entrepreneur, he founded HireHunt, an AI-powered recruitment platform. He graduated from The American University in Cairo and is described by peers as a "qualified expert" and "masterful people-person".

Born in the eighties, Basil has a creative and technical background, describing himself as a published author and reluctant 8-year-old coder who grew to love it. His journey reflects a passion for technology, storytelling, and problem-solving, influenced by his fathers programming career and his own initial interest in becoming a music DJ.

Interesting fact: His startup, HireHunt, created an ad campaign that went viral, reaching one million people in four days without any ad spend.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Principal Technology Evangelist, Gen AI
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Basil shows up

Fast Adopter
Charming & Persuasive
Generous

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Basil cares about

Generative AI
Currently his main focus at AWS. He creates the 'AI in the Wild' series and frequently speaks on building AI agents and applications from prototype to production.
Tech Storytelling
As a Tech Evangelist, he creates content and frameworks to translate complex tech topics. He gave a TEDx talk on the future of software and its relationship with AI.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Principal Technology Evangelist, Gen AI
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
10-2022 - 6-2024
Principal Startup Advocate for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
7-2020
Advisor and Shareholder
Opus Talent Analytics Inc.
Keynote Speaker
Freelance
1-2015 - 9-2021
Founder, Head of Marketing
HireHunt
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
The American University in Cairo
Social presence
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DISC profile (public)

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