Ahmed B. Darwish
Available for consulting, freelance, and leadership roles

Ahmed Bahaaeldin DarwishAhmed Bahaaeldin Darwish

AI Strategy Leader | Multi-AI Agents Expert | GenAI Business Strategist

Strategic AI Innovation Leader with 16+ years in telecommunications, specializing in enterprise transformation through Generative AI and Multi-AI Agent systems. Proven ability to translate cutting-edge AI into business value, lead cross-functional teams, and deploy large-scale AI solutions.

Core Competencies

AI Strategy & Leadership

  • GenAI Business Strategy
  • Multi-Agent Architecture
  • AI Product Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • AI/ML ROI & Business Cases
  • Enterprise AI Transformation

Generative AI & Agents

  • LLM Strategy & Implementation
  • LangGraph / CrewAI / AutoGen
  • RAG Systems
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Fine-tuning Strategy
  • Ethics & Governance

Technical Strategy

  • AI/ML Infrastructure & Cloud
  • Production AI System Design
  • MLOps Strategy
  • API & Integration Architecture
  • Data Strategy

Highlighted Projects

IdeaSketch SaaS Product

IdeaSketch SaaS Product

Built IdeaSketch, a production-ready SaaS application powered by LangGraph for intelligent workflow orchestration. Deployed using LangGraph Studio with a modern Vite.js frontend, leveraging Supabase for database management and authentication. Key skills: LangGraph architecture, SaaS development, Vite.js, Supabase, authentication systems, database design, and full-stack development.

SaaSLangGraphVite.jsSupabaseAuthenticationFull-StackAI Workflow
Advanced AI Chatbots using No-Code Tools

Advanced AI Chatbots using No-Code Tools

Designed and deployed advanced AI chatbots leveraging no-code platforms including Flowise, n8n, and Langflow. Demonstrated expertise in workflow automation, prompt engineering, and rapid prototyping for business solutions. Key skills: No-code AI development, workflow design, system integration, conversational AI, and intelligent automation.

Flowisen8nLangflowNo-CodePrompt EngineeringAutomationConversational AI
Advanced AI Chatbots with Local LLMs

Advanced AI Chatbots with Local LLMs

Architected and designed advanced AI chatbot systems leveraging small local LLM models for cost-effective and private deployments. Engineered a strategic system design that optimizes performance through intelligent prompt engineering and resource-efficient architecture, enabling enterprise-grade solutions with constrained models. Key skills: System architecture design, local LLM deployment strategy, prompt engineering, AI integration, edge AI architecture, resource optimization, and privacy-focused system design.

System DesignArchitectureLocal LLMPrompt EngineeringAI IntegrationEdge AI
Automatic DriveTest Route Creation

Automatic DriveTest Route Creation

Built an automated system for DriveTest route generation using FastAPI, Python, and OpenMaps. Streamlined geospatial data processing and backend API development for telecom RAN optimization. Key skills: FastAPI development, Python automation, OpenMaps integration, DriveTest methodology, mobile network optimization, geospatial analysis, and API design.

FastAPIPythonOpenMapsDriveTestRANMobile NetworkGeospatialAPI
YOLOv10 Site Manager Image Detection

YOLOv10 Site Manager Image Detection

Developed an end-to-end computer vision pipeline for site management and safety compliance monitoring. Implemented real-time object detection and safety violation identification for telecom site operations. Key skills: YOLOv10 model deployment, computer vision, FastAPI development, image processing, and safety compliance automation.

YOLOv10Computer VisionFastAPIImage ProcessingSafety
Health and Safety AI Detection

Health and Safety AI Detection

Developed an AI-powered computer vision system for workplace health and safety compliance monitoring. Implemented automated detection of safety violations and compliance tracking for enhanced workplace security. Key skills: Computer vision, YOLOv9 implementation, safety analytics, compliance automation, and production model deployment.

YOLOv9Computer VisionSafetyAnalyticsCompliance
Multi-AI Agents Platform (Telecom)

Multi-AI Agents Platform (Telecom)

Designed and architected an enterprise-scale multi-AI agent platform enabling zero-touch network automation with successful proof of concept. Led strategic architecture design and system integration for autonomous telecom operations and intelligent orchestration. Key skills: Multi-agent system architecture, strategic AI design, telecom automation, system integration, orchestration, and enterprise solution architecture.

Multi-AgentTelecomAutomationSystem IntegrationOrchestrationArchitecture
EasyOokla: Automated Network Analysis

EasyOokla: Automated Network Analysis

Developed EasyOokla, a desktop application for automated analysis of Ookla speed test data. Streamlined data collection, analysis, and reporting for comprehensive network performance insights. Key skills: Data analysis, automation engineering, network performance analysis, Python development, and reporting systems.

OoklaData AnalysisAutomationNetwork AnalysisPythonReporting

The projects showcased above represent some of my recent work over the past 4 years in AI and telecommunications. I have designed, developed, and deployed many additional projects spanning automation, data analytics, computer vision, and network optimization—many of which are proprietary to the companies I've worked with and cannot be publicly shared. These highlighted projects demonstrate my approach to solving complex challenges through cutting-edge technology, though they represent only a portion of the work I've accomplished throughout my career.

Awards & Recognition

2 Granted USPTO Patents

2 Granted USPTO Patents

USPTO Grant US 12308894 B2: System, method, and medium for blockchain-enabled microwave antennas. USPTO Grant US 12328299 B2: System, method and non-transitory computer readable medium for an internet-enabled network radio node. Both patents demonstrate innovation in AI, blockchain, and telecommunications technologies. Additional patent applications are currently under review with the USPTO.

PatentAIBlockchainTelecommunicationsUSPTO
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2nd Place R-Pitch — ZenSpace AI

2nd Place R-Pitch — ZenSpace AI

Achieved 2nd place at R-Pitch for ZenSpace AI, leading all aspects: financial planning, forecasting, pitch presentations, technical architecture, system design, AI product strategy, and market research. Recognized by Rakuten CEO.

Financial PlanningForecastingPitchingTechnical ArchitectureSystem DesignAI Product StrategyMarket Research
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Certificate of Achievement for IP Excellence

Certificate of Achievement for IP Excellence

Recognized by Rakuten's Patent League for outstanding innovation leadership.

InnovationIP ExcellenceLeadership
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Tokyo AI Speaker — Multi-AI Agents

Tokyo AI Speaker — Multi-AI Agents

Delivered a keynote speech at TokyoAI on the future of Multi-AI Agents. Demonstrated skills in public speaking, AI strategy, and industry thought leadership.

Public SpeakingAI StrategyMulti-AgentThought Leadership
Rakuten Mobile Innovation Award

Rakuten Mobile Innovation Award

Honored to receive the Rakuten Mobile Innovation Award for contributions in the E2E Performance and Capacity Department. Led the development of Phase 1 of AI Maestro, a pioneering product transforming E2E network performance using AI. Navigated significant privacy and security challenges by exclusively using locally self-hosted LLMs, rigorously testing hundreds of LLMs, frameworks, and tools to deliver real-world AI applications. Built an intelligent root cause analysis engine for critical core KPIs, demonstrating that innovation comes from challenging norms and building what doesn't yet exist.

InnovationAI ProductRoot Cause AnalysisPrivacySecurityLocal LLMNetwork Performance

Excellence has been a defining thread throughout my journey in life, beginning in elementary school where I consistently ranked among the top 5 students, earning numerous Academic Excellence Certificates and Good Conduct and Behavior Certificates—a pattern that continued through intermediate and secondary education, and throughout my college years, culminating in my graduation with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Egypt. This collection of achievements—carefully preserved in a folder I carry with me wherever I go—represents more than accolades; it embodies a lifelong commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Throughout my professional career, I have earned recognition from leading organizations including STC, and completed prestigious certifications such as IBM's Data Science Professional Certificate, PMP, Leadership Development programs, and NEBOSH Health & Safety credentials, among many others. Each certificate and award reflects not just achievement, but a dedication to mastery and professional growth that continues to drive my work in AI innovation today.

Experience

AI and Innovation Lead for E2E Performance and Capacity

Oct 2024Present
Rakuten Mobile • Tokyo, Japan
  • Designed comprehensive AI strategy for E2E Mobile Network Performance
  • Leading AI initiatives projected to reduce operational costs by 60%
  • Aligning AI roadmap with business objectives

AI and Innovation Lead for Site Management

Aug 2023Oct 2024
Rakuten Symphony • Tokyo, Japan
  • Led cloud migration of Sympulse from monolith to microservices in 3 months
  • Designed multi-AI agent platform for telecom operations
  • Developed AI-first product strategy with GenAI and vision capabilities
  • Built production-ready Advanced SQL Agent using LangGraph
  • Deployed YOLOv9/YOLOv10 image detection systems

Senior Director, Sympulse Application Section

Jan 2023Aug 2023
Rakuten Symphony
  • Developed product strategy aligned with company vision and market opportunities
  • Led market analysis and strategic roadmap development
  • Managed product portfolio with significant revenue impact

Product Owner

Jun 2022Dec 2022
Rakuten Symphony
  • Defined product vision and maintained strategic roadmap for OSS products
  • Collaborated with legal on patent strategy and infringement analysis
  • Identified emerging opportunities and technology trends

CEM Expert

Jan 2015Jun 2022
Huawei • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Advanced Ookla Speed Test analysis (4G/5G throughput and latency)
  • Developed city-level KQIs/KPIs and device analysis
  • Built EasyOokla desktop application for automation
  • Produced insights for major events (Hajj, Ramadan, Riyadh Season)

My telecommunications career began in 2007 as a DriveTest Engineer in Egypt, where I built a strong foundation in mobile network analysis and field operations. I then advanced my career in Saudi Arabia, working on telecom installations, network optimization, and large-scale mobile infrastructure projects. This hands-on experience across multiple markets provided me with deep technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of telecommunications systems, which continues to inform my AI and innovation work today.

Let’s build your next breakthrough

I’m open to high-impact roles, consulting engagements, and freelance projects.