Deepak Kumar

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DISC Type : DC

Head of Data Science & AI @ AFG at Al-Futtaim

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Deepak is the Head of Data Science & AI at Al-Futtaim, specializing in deploying scalable AI/ML solutions. With a background from MIT and Rajagiri Business School, he drives innovation in customer, supply chain, and merchandising analytics. Colleagues describe him as dependable, capable, and a creative team player.

Deepak shows a keen interest in the latest AI advancements, such as Googles A2A and MCP developments, and their application within the retail industry. He also embraces and shares messages about cultural values, such as self-discipline, empathy, and gratitude, particularly during periods like Ramadan.

He successfully led a team to take a custom-built Generative AI solution from proof-of-concept to full production in just three months.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI Production
He recently shared lessons from successfully taking a custom GenAI solution from pilot to full production in only three months, a rare achievement in the industry.
AI in Retail
His career at Al-Futtaim, Carrefour, and Accenture has focused on applying AI/ML to optimize retail functions like pricing, forecasting, and supply chain management.
Supply Chain Analytics
He holds certifications in GenAI and Digital Twins for supply chains and has implemented solutions to optimize supply chain functions at major retailers.

Media Appearances

Deepak has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Head of Data Science & AI @ AFG at Al-Futtaim
11-2022 - 1-2025
Manager -Data Science @Carrefour U.A.E at Majid Al Futtaim
1-2022 - 11-2022
Decision Analytics Manager at ZS
6-2021 - 12-2021
Principal Data Scientist at Accenture
1-2018 - 5-2021
Applied Intelligence Manager at Accenture

Education

2013 - 2013
Data Science : Data to Insights from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2008 - 2010
PGDM from Rajagiri Business School

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Insights For Selling To Deepak

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deepak is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deepak

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deepak move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Deepak take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Deepak

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