Awais Ahmad
About Awais Ahmad
Awais Ahmad serves as the Director of Cloud Strategy, Architecture & Transformation at Liberty Global, where he has implemented a Cloud First strategy since 2022. With 24 years of experience in the technology industry, he has a strong focus on cloud transformation and has collaborated with major companies like Google and Amazon on large-scale projects.
Work at Liberty Global
Awais Ahmad serves as the Director of Cloud Strategy, Architecture & Transformation at Liberty Global since 2022. In this role, he has defined and executed a Cloud First strategy, focusing on building foundational capabilities for a successful cloud program. His work involves collaboration with major hyper-scalers such as Google and Amazon on large-scale projects, leveraging his expertise in cloud technologies. Ahmad's position is based in the London Area, United Kingdom, and operates in a hybrid work environment.
Education and Expertise
Awais Ahmad holds a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Preston University, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. He also achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the National College of Computer Sciences in Pakistan, starting his studies in 1995. His educational background supports his deep technical expertise in areas such as Cloud transformation, DevOps, Network Virtualization, and Edge Compute technologies.
Background in Telecommunications
Awais Ahmad has 24 years of experience in the technology industry, with 21 years specifically in the Telecommunications sector. Prior to his current role, he worked at Virgin Media in various capacities, including Principal Design Engineer, Head of Engineering Strategy, and Lead Architect Engineering, Email and Systems. His tenure at Virgin Media spanned from 2005 to 2016, providing him with extensive knowledge and experience in engineering and design within the telecommunications field.
Previous Roles at Liberty Global
Before becoming the Director of Cloud Strategy, Architecture & Transformation, Awais Ahmad held the position of Director of Data Centre Technologies at Liberty Global from 2016 to 2023. This role allowed him to further develop his expertise in data center operations and cloud technologies, contributing to the organization's overall technological advancements.
Collaboration with Hyper-scalers
Awais Ahmad has collaborated with hyper-scalers like Google and Amazon for the past eight years, focusing on large-scale projects that enhance cloud capabilities. This collaboration has been integral to his role in developing and executing cloud strategies at Liberty Global, demonstrating his ability to work with leading technology providers to drive innovation.