Akingbade A.

About Akingbade A.

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), I lead the delivery of machine learning data center infrastructure, focusing on network infrastructure deployment, network architecting, and production optimization. With a background spanning over a decade, I bring expertise in supply chain logistics, telecommunications, and program management to support complex technical operations.With 14+ years leading large-scale infrastructure delivery, network capacity planning, and ISP partnerships across data center and telecommunications environments. Proven expertise managing multi-disciplinary projects from passive network design through equipment turn-up, with demonstrated success leading geographically dispersed teams of 220+ network professionals across multiple data centers. Currently orchestrating deployment of ML servers across 5 data centers, having previously scaled operations from 150 to 450+ personnel while reducing launch timelines by 25%. Deep technical background in optical networking (DWDM, OTN, MPLS), peering solutions, and caching infrastructure, combined with strategic program management delivering multi-billion dollar budgets and driving continuous improvement methodologies at scale. Track record includes establishing automated deployment frameworks for AWS GenAI Ultraserver (Trn2p) infrastructure, achieving availability targets, maintaining 100% power utilization efficiency for ML data-centers, and recovering $XXM through enterprise revenue assurance programs.CORE COMPETENCIES • Infrastructure Delivery & Network Capacity Planning • ISP Engagement & Peering Solutions • Passive Network Design & Material Planning • Equipment Installation & Turn-Up Operations • Multi-Vendor Program Management • Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation • Geographically Dispersed Team Leadership • Data Center Operations at Scale • Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Management • AI/ML Infrastructure Deployment • Automated Deployment Frameworks • Network Modernization & Migration • Revenue Assurance & P&L Optimization

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Network Infrastructure Delivery (Al Ml Data Center)

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Sep 2025 — Present · Canton, MS, US

   As Senior Manager of Network Infrastructure Delivery for AI/ML at AWS, I lead the deployment of some of the company\'s most ambitious machine learning infrastructure projects. With a team of over 220 network professionals, I\'m responsible for both the strategic vision and day-to-day execution that keeps AWS at the forefront of AI infrastructure—we delivered over ML servers across 5 data centers in just 4 months.My role involves building automated deployment frameworks for next-generation AI compute infrastructure while balancing capacity forecasts, architectural evolution, and financial objectives across our global operations. I work closely with AWS Global Teams, EC2, Supply Chain, and manufacturing partners to shape the processes, standards, and vendor relationships that determine how AWS designs, qualifies, and deploys the network infrastructure powering the future of artificial intelligence.

Education

• William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics & SupplyChain Management (STEM)

• Covenant University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Information And Communication Engineering