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Ahmed B. Darwish

AI Product and Innovation Lead | Applied AI Solutions | Telecom Automation

AI Product and Innovation Lead with 16+ years in telecommunications. I spot real business problems, shape product vision and roadmap around them, and ship working AI systems — multi-agent platforms, RAG, and computer vision — end to end. Deep telecom context (RAN, OSS, CEM) makes the work sharper, not narrower.

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USPTO patents granted

16+

years in telecom

9,600

hours/yr saved (AI Maestro)

~80%

faster root-cause analysis

Email · abdarwish.ai@gmail.com

Location · Tokyo, Japan

Core Competencies

AI Product & Innovation

Product vision & roadmap
Use-case discovery from real business problems
AI product delivery cycles (PoC → pilot → production)
Cross-functional team leadership
Business-case & ROI framing
Telecom-AI domain depth

Generative AI & Multi-Agent Systems

LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems
Local/self-hosted LLMs for privacy-sensitive deployments
Prompt engineering & evaluation
Multi-agent orchestration patterns
Agentic SQL and document-search agents

AI Engineering & Delivery

Python, FastAPI, production Python services
Computer vision (YOLOv9/v10) for safety & site ops
Cloud deployment & microservice migration
LLM/model evaluation for production fit
API & data-pipeline integration
Telecom data (KPIs, drive-test, OSS telemetry)

Awards & Recognition

Passionately Professional Award — Rakuten Mobile CEO

Honored to receive the Quarterly Network Division 'Passionately Professional' Award from Sharad Sriwastawa, Co-CEO of Rakuten Mobile, in Q3 2025. This recognition reflects achievements in designing and leading AI Maestro, a multi-agent AI system integrating automated KPI analysis, intelligent document search, and innovative visualizations for location-based insights. Achieved 9,600 annual work hour savings and accelerated troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis by ~80%, significantly enhancing productivity and delivering substantial business impact. Recognized for what can be achieved when strong principles meet trust, teamwork, and disciplined execution.

CEO AwardMulti-Agent AIKPI AnalysisProductivityBusiness ImpactInnovationLeadership

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3 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. USPTO Grant US 12587873 B2 — System, method, and medium for network drive testing via self-driving vehicle. Spans AI, blockchain, telecommunications, and autonomous-vehicle-based network testing. Additional applications are under review with the USPTO.

PatentAIBlockchainTelecommunicationsAutonomous Drive TestUSPTO

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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

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

InnovationIP ExcellenceLeadership

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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

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 2024 — Present

Rakuten Mobile • Tokyo, Japan

Built and shipped AI Maestro — a multi-agent platform for automated KPI analysis, intelligent document search, and location-based insight visualizations. Saved 9,600 work-hours per year and cut root-cause-analysis time by ~80% (recognized with Rakuten Mobile Innovation Award and CEO Passionately Professional Award, Q3 2025).
Delivered an agentic RAG system over RMI E2E technical manuals, replacing manual lookup for performance and troubleshooting workflows.
Own the AI product roadmap for E2E network performance: use-case discovery, PoC-to-production progression, and prioritization against business outcomes.
Navigated privacy and security constraints by building on locally self-hosted LLMs; evaluated hundreds of models, frameworks, and tools for production fit.
Drive the innovation pipeline: multiple patent filings for novel AI applications in telecom (3 USPTO grants to date, more under review).

AI and Innovation Lead for Site Management

Aug 2023 — Oct 2024

Rakuten Symphony • Tokyo, Japan

Led cloud migration of Sympulse from monolith to microservices — delivered in 3 months.
Designed and prototyped a multi-AI agent platform for telecom operations, targeting zero-touch network automation.
Shipped a production LangGraph-based Advanced SQL Agent for natural-language querying of operational data.
Deployed YOLOv9/YOLOv10 computer-vision pipelines for site safety and compliance monitoring.
Ran the AI/ML use-case funnel for the mobility product line: discovery → PoC → demo → handover, with cross-functional product alignment.

Senior Director, Sympulse Application Section

Jan 2023 — Aug 2023

Rakuten Symphony

Owned product direction for the Sympulse application portfolio: market analysis, roadmap prioritization, and release planning.
Aligned engineering delivery with customer-facing outcomes across multiple product lines.
Set the groundwork for the AI-first product direction adopted in the subsequent role.

Product Owner (Scrum)

Jun 2022 — Dec 2022

Rakuten Symphony

Defined product vision and roadmap for OSS products; managed the backlog and release cadence.
Partnered with legal on patent strategy and infringement analysis — directly informed the patent portfolio work that followed.
Tracked technology trends and translated them into product opportunities the team could realistically deliver.

CEM Expert

Jan 2015 — Jun 2022

Huawei • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Drove 4G/5G customer-experience analysis: Ookla throughput and latency, city-level KQIs/KPIs, and device benchmarking.
Built EasyOokla, a desktop application that automated speed-test data collection and reporting — the first working prototype of the automation thinking that runs through my AI work today.
Produced operator insights for major national events (Hajj, Ramadan, Riyadh Season) where network quality had direct business stakes.

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.

Highlighted Projects

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

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

Designed and built AI chatbots running on small, locally hosted LLMs for privacy-sensitive and cost-constrained deployments. Tight prompt engineering and resource-efficient architecture let constrained models do real work — no cloud dependency, no data leaving the perimeter. Key skills: System design, local LLM deployment, prompt engineering, edge AI, resource optimization, privacy-focused architecture.

System DesignArchitectureLocal LLMPrompt EngineeringAI IntegrationEdge AI

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

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

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)

Designed and prototyped a multi-AI agent platform for telecom operations, targeting zero-touch network automation. Successful PoC validated the agent topology on operator-scale workflows. Key skills: Multi-agent system design, telecom automation, system integration, agent orchestration.

Multi-AgentTelecomAutomationSystem IntegrationOrchestrationArchitecture

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

Many more AI and telecom projects — including proprietary work at Rakuten, Huawei, and earlier roles — aren't publicly shareable. The ones shown here give a representative sense of the problems I take on and how I ship.

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

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