Suresh Akena
Technology Executive | AI Strategic Platform Architect| AI and Analytics, GTM & Pre-Sales| Driving Product Growth | Enterprise Modernization and Transformation | Ex-AWS
As a Data and AI executive, I drive strategy and execution across AI & Data Engineering, Solutions, and Go-to-Market, partnering with Fortune 500 companies to leverage Agentic AI, Generative AI, Analytics and data for scalable growth and enterprise transformation.
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With 25 years of leadership across data, analytics, and AI—including a pivotal role at AWS—I specialize in translating complex AI and data strategies into pragmatic, go-to-market initiatives. My focus spans Agentic AI and Gen AI frameworks and industry tech stacks, customer-centric solutions, and delivering measurable, business-driven outcomes. I’ve led global GTM, Professional services and product initiatives across cloud, data, and AI platforms, accelerating adoption and innovation across sectors. My expertise spans from strategy to execution—building high-impact teams, leading with technical depth, and navigating the evolving Gen AI and Agentic AI ecosystem with a focus on responsible AI and enterprise use cases. I'm energized by what’s next—especially at the intersection of AI, product, and business strategy—and I thrive in environments where cross-functional collaboration fuels bold innovation. Specialties: AI Strategy | Go-to-Market Leadership | Professional Services Leadership| Product Development | Data and AI Architecture | Enterprise AI Use Cases | Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) | Agentic AI, Gen AI, LLMs, RAG and Vector DBs | Prompt engineering| Responsible AI | Business Transformation | Customer Success| Multi-cloud Strategy
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- PWCJOB
- AI Strategic Platform Arch…7M
AI Strategic Platform Architect
PwC
Engaged as an Independent Contractor through MBO Partners, supporting PwC Managed Services with AI strategy and platform initiatives.
- STEALTH AI STARTUPJOB
- VP of Data and AI Eng, Sol…4M
VP of Data and AI Engineering, Solutions and GTM | AI Strategy • Multi-Cloud
Stealth AI Startup
Creating a multi-cloud solution powered by AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to optimize financial-sector workflows, reduce operational friction, and improve productivity.
- ARTISAN STUDIOSJOB
- Head of Data & AI Eng, Sol…3M
Head of Data & AI Engineering, Solutions and GTM
Artisan Studios
- CENTRIFUGEJOB
- VP of AI, Data Solutions a…1Y 2M
VP of AI, Data Solutions and Go-To-Market | Senior Principal Consultant
Centrifuge LLC
I help Fortune 100 companies create and implement Data and AI strategies that drive business growth. By leading data teams, I develop data products that fuel organizational expansion. My focus is on shaping Gen AI product strategies, go-to-market strategy, business development setting clear roadmaps, and aligning everything with key business objectives (OKRs). With a deep understanding of multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, I design and roll out Gen AI powered solutions that not only optimize costs but also revolutionize business operations, leading to significant product and revenue growth. I've been instrumental in creating unified data lakes, data meshes, and data warehou…
- AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)JOB
- Head of Global GTM| Princi…8Y 8M
Head of Global Go-To-Market| Principal Global Go-To-Market Specialist, Data and Analytics
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
During my time at AWS, I led the end-to-end execution and go-to-market strategies for their expansive analytics portfolio. I had the privilege of working with a diverse team of Product Managers, Engineering teams, GTM teams, 1,000s of sellers, and hundreds of solution architects and specialists. Together, we developed and executed integrated growth strategies that spanned product-led, marketing-led, and sales-led approaches. This work significantly boosted customer acquisition, retention, and monetization efforts across the board. I also had the chance to mentor and coach global professional services, GTM teams and solution architecture teams, helping them refine their skills in positionin…
- T. ROWE PRICEJOB
- AVP of Enterprise Data Arc…1Y 8M
AVP of Enterprise Data Architecture and Engineering
T. Rowe Price
I’ve had the privilege of providing strategic direction and blueprints for high-impact data products across RPS, Investment, and Enterprise business units. I led the charge in establishing a comprehensive data quality program that not only strengthened data governance but also mitigated regulatory risks and compliance violations. This initiative significantly reduced our organizational liability and ensured we adhered to crucial financial compliance standards like GDPR and SOC, effectively safeguarding PII data across our key systems.
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITYJOB
- IT Dir, Data Services and…10Y 1M
IT Director, Data Services and Engineering
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- WORLD BANK GROUPJOB
- Data Architect/BI Developm…1Y 1M
Data Architect/BI Development Lead
World Bank Group
- UBSJOB
- Oracle DBA/Data Architect1Y
Oracle DBA/Data Architect
UBS
- PRICELINE.COMJOB
- Oracle DBA/MQ Eng1Y 6M
Oracle DBA/MQ Engineer
Priceline.com
- Job: PwC — AI Strategic Platform Architect · 2026-03 – present · 5 mo — Engaged as an Independent Contractor through MBO Partners, supporting PwC Managed Services with AI strategy and platform initiatives.
- Job: Stealth AI Startup — VP of Data and AI Engineering, Solutions and GTM | AI Strategy • Multi-Cloud · 2025-10 – 2026-02 · 4 mo — Creating a multi-cloud solution powered by AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to optimize financial-sector workflows, reduce operational friction, and improve productivity.
- Job: Artisan Studios — Head of Data & AI Engineering, Solutions and GTM · 2025-06 – 2025-09 · 3 mo
- Job: Centrifuge LLC — VP of AI, Data Solutions and Go-To-Market | Senior Principal Consultant · 2024-04 – 2025-06 · 1y 2mo — I help Fortune 100 companies create and implement Data and AI strategies that drive business growth. By leading data teams, I develop data products that fuel organizational expansion. My focus is on shaping Gen AI product strategies, go-to-market strategy, business development setting clear roadmaps, and aligning everything with key business objectives (OKRs). With a deep understanding of multi-cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP, I design and roll out Gen AI powered solutions that not only optimize costs but also revolutionize business operations, leading to significant product and revenue growth. I've been instrumental in creating unified data lakes, data meshes, and data warehou…
- Job: Amazon Web Services (AWS) — Head of Global Go-To-Market| Principal Global Go-To-Market Specialist, Data and Analytics · 2015-07 – 2024-03 · 8y 8mo — During my time at AWS, I led the end-to-end execution and go-to-market strategies for their expansive analytics portfolio. I had the privilege of working with a diverse team of Product Managers, Engineering teams, GTM teams, 1,000s of sellers, and hundreds of solution architects and specialists. Together, we developed and executed integrated growth strategies that spanned product-led, marketing-led, and sales-led approaches. This work significantly boosted customer acquisition, retention, and monetization efforts across the board. I also had the chance to mentor and coach global professional services, GTM teams and solution architecture teams, helping them refine their skills in positionin…
- Job: T. Rowe Price — AVP of Enterprise Data Architecture and Engineering · 2013-11 – 2015-07 · 1y 8mo — I’ve had the privilege of providing strategic direction and blueprints for high-impact data products across RPS, Investment, and Enterprise business units. I led the charge in establishing a comprehensive data quality program that not only strengthened data governance but also mitigated regulatory risks and compliance violations. This initiative significantly reduced our organizational liability and ensured we adhered to crucial financial compliance standards like GDPR and SOC, effectively safeguarding PII data across our key systems.
- Job: World Bank Group — Data Architect/BI Development Lead · 2002-09 – 2003-10 · 1y 1mo
- Job: UBS — Oracle DBA/Data Architect · 2001-09 – 2002-09 · 1y
- Job: Priceline.com — Oracle DBA/MQ Engineer · 2000-03 – 2001-09 · 1y 6mo
- Job: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority — IT Director, Data Services and Engineering · 2003-10 – 2013-11 · 10y 1mo
- School: Kuvempu Vishwavidyanilaya — B.E, Computer Science
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