At industry giants, such as Microsoft and Vodafone, Ahmed led major digital transformations such as the modernization of national legacy systems. This required mastering complex technologies while navigating stakeholder expectations, securing cross-functional buy-in, and driving rapid executions. 𝐃𝐗𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 Ahmed founded DXwand in 2018, with a mission to bridge the region gap in AI and empower businesses with AI that understands the region's unique cultural and linguistic landscape. Ahmed secured 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 $6 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in funding, including a pivotal round during the 2023 downturn, that validates both our innovative solutions and the region's readiness for our tailored AI.