Rafal Bergman PhD PMP

Evaluator
DISC Type : Dsc

Director of AI Engineering at OpenAsset

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Rafal is a technology executive and founder who excels at transforming deep-tech concepts, like Generative AI, into market-ready products. He has a PhD and an Executive Leadership certification from Oxford. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional, proactive, and personable engineering leader who builds high-performing teams.

He is deeply committed to his teams well-being, with former colleagues highlighting his genuine empathy and focus on mental health. He is known for fostering a supportive and flexible work environment, checking in on team members, and prioritizing morale.

Unique fact: He received the "National Project of the Year" award in Bahrain for a maritime management system he co-developed.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Agentic AI
He is passionate about autonomous AI agents that can work 24/7 to advance personal and commercial goals, believing they are the next major technological transformation.
AI for Enterprise
His career focuses on applying AI to solve business problems, from automating customer service and sales processes to building AI-driven marketing platforms for specific industries.
Engineering Leadership
He has extensive experience building and transforming large technical organizations, establishing strong software engineering cultures, and leading high-performing teams in challenging environments.

Media Appearances

Rafal has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Director of AI Engineering at OpenAsset
8-2025 - 11-2025
Interim CTO, Head of Engineering at Mentor360
2-2024 - 4-2025
Chief Technology Officer at NHS Wales
8-2023 - 8-2025
Head of AI Engineering at AdBrain AI
9-2022 - 8-2023
Software Engineering Manager (Defence) at Improbable

Education

6-2022 - 8-2022
Executive Leadership Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2005 - 2009
PhD from University of South Wales

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Exp : 3 Location : London Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of AI Engineering at OpenAsset
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Insights For Selling To Rafal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rafal is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rafal

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rafal move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Rafal take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Rafal

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