Ray Ahmad
Field CTO | Enterprise & AI Strategy | Partner to Executive Leadership | Microsoft (ex-AWS)
- Role
- Client Technology Strategist (Enterprise & Ai Strategy) at Microsoft
- Location
- Utica, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ray Ahmad
I work with enterprise leaders to translate technology strategy into measurable business outcomes.Across Microsoft, AWS, Avanade, and Siemens, I’ve partnered with Fortune 500 organizations to modernize operations, scale AI responsibly, and align cloud, data, and digital manufacturing investments with real business priorities, not just experimentation.My background sits at the intersection of enterprise strategy, manufacturing & supply chain, and emerging technology. I’ve helped organizations move from vision to execution across:• AI & data platforms embedded into core business workflows• Cloud and enterprise architecture modernization,digital manufacturing (I4.0), and operational transformation• Governance, security, and integration strategies at scaleAs a Client Technology Strategist at Microsoft, I act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders by helping them understand where they’re going, what capabilities they need, and how to leverage technology to get there in a way that delivers durable value.I’m especially passionate about helping organizations move past pilots and hype to clear ROI, operational impact, and long-term platform thinking.
Experience
Client Technology Strategist (Enterprise & Ai Strategy)
Dec 2025 — Present
Partner with CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT leaders to define enterprise technology strategy aligned to business priorities, growth objectives, and long-term operating models.• Advise customers on how to modernize cloud, data, security, and application platforms to support AI-enabled workloads and scalable innovation.• Act as a trusted advisor and technical voice of the customer. Translating executive intent into actionable technology roadmaps across Microsoft’s portfolio.• Guide organizations beyond pilot initiatives by focusing on integration, governance, and measurable outcomes across enterprise environments.• Champion emerging technologies by helping customers understand where they create value, how they complement existing platforms, and how they unlock new revenue or efficiency opportunities.
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.), Industrial and Systems Engineering
Auburn University
Master of Science (M.S.), Industrial and Systems Engineering ('26)
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