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AZAZ RASOOL ADVANCING ETHICAL AI & GENERATIVE AI FOR INDUSTRY GROWTH
CEO Insights
|April 2025
Finance and technology are converging to reshape global economies, and in Saudi Arabia, this fusion is driving a financial revolution under Vision 2030.
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AZAZ RASOOL,
DIRECTOR AI & DATA STRATEGY
Azaz Rasool is a seasoned leader in technology, banking and telecom. He brings a comprehensive viewpoint to telecom and financial innovations, having held positions in multinational behemoths like Microsoft (product development and consulting) and Wipro (system integration and services), he is an expert at the nexus of business strategy and technology.At the forefront of this transformation is Azaz Rasool, Director of AI & Data Strategy, whose 25-year journey in IT blends technical expertise with strategic leadership. From his early days of building telecom billing software to client-facing roles in Switzerland, delivering product consulting at Microsoft, and service expertise at Wipro, he has built a multifaceted career spanning banking, telecom, transportation and other domains. A renowned keynote speaker and thought leader in AI, Big Data, and Digital Transformation, he seamlessly integrates technology in multiple industries, playing a critical role in Saudi Arabia's emergence as a FinTech powerhouse.
In a personal interview, Azaz shared his incredible journey and gave insights into his plans.
How have your past experiences helped you develop the ability to translate business needs into actionable data and AI strategies?
This story is from the April 2025 edition of CEO Insights.
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