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Deepak Kumar

Sharpshooter · DISC type DC
Head of Data Science & AI @ AFG at Al-Futtaim
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Head of Data Science & AI @ AFG
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Deepak shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Deepak cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2013
Data Science : Data to Insights
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2008 - 2010
PGDM
Rajagiri Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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