Mike Ostrowski

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director - AI Transformation - AWS Practice at Slalom

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Overview

Mike is a Director of AI Transformation at Slalom, with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology. Specializing in AWS innovation and go-to-market strategy, he helps organizations execute transformational ideas. People who have worked with him describe him as creative and intelligent.

With a BBA from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Kennesaw State University, Mike has deep roots in the Georgia area. This connection suggests a likely interest in local culture and sports, including collegiate and professional teams from the region.

He has played a key role in the successful sale and integration of three different consulting firms during his career.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI Transformation
His current role is Director of AI Transformation for Slalom's AWS Practice, and he recently earned the AWS Certified AI Practitioner certification to deepen his expertise.
AWS Innovation
As a former Innovation and Build Leader for the AWS Innovation Program, he specializes in applying Amazonian innovation principles to help customers generate and test new ideas.
Go-To-Market Leadership
He recently joined Slalom as the AI Go-To-Market Leader for their AWS Practice, focusing on translating big ideas into implementable, market-ready roadmaps.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Director - AI Transformation - AWS Practice at Slalom
7-2022 - 12-2025
Innovation Advisor for the AWS Innovation Program at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
5-2019 - 7-2022
Senior Practice Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
9-2018 - 5-2019
Head of Professional Services, North America at Cloudreach
1-2017 - 9-2018
Senior Vice President - Cloud Delivery at Relus Technologies

Education

1989 - 1992
BBA - Cumme Laude from University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
1994 - 1997
MBA from Kennesaw State University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 10 Location : Roswell, Georgia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director - AI Transformation - AWS Practice at Slalom
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Mike

Personality Compatibility


Other Slalom Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals at the same organization.

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.