Ahmad Assaf
VP Ai & Data Science @Beamery
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WORK HISTORY
VP Ai & Data Science @Beamery
London, GB
As VP of AI at Beamery, I lead the company’s AI and Data Science efforts, shaping both strategic direction and hands-on execution across product and operations. I built and scaled the AI function from the ground up, embedding AI and machine learning capabilities- Built a high-performing AI team and nurtured AI literacy across the company through enablement sessions, cross-functional working groups, and internal tooling- Defined and executed Beamery’s AI roadmap, aligning AI initiatives with business priorities and regulatory considerations. Provide executive-level guidance on AI investment decisions, ROI frameworks, and product impact- Spearheaded the integration of AI and GenAI into core SaaS products, from ideation to production, ensuring commercial viability and defensibility. Collaborated closely with engineering leadership to architect scalable AI-first product foundations- Worked cross-functionally with Legal, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure responsible, transparent AI aligned with GDPR, the New York AI law, and ISO/IEC 42001 standards. Introduced internal governance frameworks, model documentation, and review processes to ensure accountability and auditability of AI systems- Applied AI internally to drive productivity across sales, support, and talent operations, delivering measurable efficiency improvements- Played a key role in Beamery’s fundraising across multiple rounds, including investments from Index Ventures, EQT, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. Also part of the core team advising on Beamery’s acquisition of Flex, helping evaluate strategic fit, product synergies, and technical integration.
EDUCATION
University of St Andrews
Master of Science (MSc.), Artificial Intelligence
Télécom Paris
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Artificial Intelligence
SKILLS
ABOUT AHMAD ASSAF
As a founding engineer at Beamery, I\'ve had the unique opportunity to shape the company\'s technological journey from its inception. Starting with a hands-on approach, I quickly transitioned into leadership roles, serving as the Head of Engineering and currently as the VP of AI. In this capacity, I\'ve built and led the AI and Data Science functions, which stand at the core of Beamery\'s R&D and innovation efforts.Beyond my technical and leadership responsibilities, I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning. I coach and advise individuals and teams on how to leverage AI to drive business growth and operational productivity. I work closely with accelerators and venture capital firms to shape AI and data strategies, and act as an expert advisor on mergers and acquisitions—bringing a practical, product-oriented lens to technology evaluation, integration, and long-term value creation.
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