Asaf of IBM Canada

The AI revolution is here and it is necessary for everyone to understand AI technology, services, concepts, interaction with humans, impact on workforce and benefits to enterprises. The presentation discusses key AI technologies including AI hardware, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, impact of AI on energy consumption globally, introduction of AI in schools and related ideas.

Biography:

 Asaf has a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from NEDUET, Pakistan and a masters in Computer Engineering from KFUPM, KSA. Working in the IT industry as an architect, consultant, and IT trainer with experience in data center, virtualization, infrastructure and project management. 

Currently, working with IBM Canada as an Azure Cloud Solutions Architect advising leading companies on application modernization and designing hybrid cloud solutions. 

Asaf has also worked as an instructor at Humber (2012-2021) where Asaf taught hundreds of students under the Ontario Bridging program, during this period, developed 1000+ slides as course material for VMware vSphere 6.x training.

Previously worked for CGI, BMO, Telus and VMware. Have also worked as a consultant with the government of Canada at SSC, Canada Correctional Service among others.

Member of both IEEE and ACM for 20+ years. In my spare time, he love travelling, read books, eat out and enjoy the outdoors gatherings with friends and family.

Asaf can be contacted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asafmaruf/

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