Sherif Ahmed

Sherif Ahmed is a business-first technology executive with over 32 years of experience transforming complex technologies into profit-generating engines. As a Fractional CTO, he partners with organizations to bridge the gap between theoretical innovation and practical, bottom-line results, helping businesses navigate the complexities of AI, legacy modernization, and digital scale.

A visionary in the application of artificial intelligence, Sherif championed AI as a critical business enabler over a decade ago—long before it became an industry buzzword. As a Chief Architect and Senior Fellow, he spearheaded the adoption of machine learning to drive significant revenue growth in cross-border ecommerce, successfully operationalizing AI services that handled over hundreds of millions daily transactions for trade and compliance. His pragmatic approach to AI extends across the enterprise; he has successfully deployed machine learning solutions to revolutionize financial analytics, optimize transportation networks, and drive massive efficiencies in warehouse processing.

Sherif’s deep architectural expertise is grounded in high-volume, real-world operations. He previously led large global engineering organizations of hundreds of developers, engineers, and program management functions. He orchestrated the transition of massive legacy systems into nimble Microservices and Event-Driven Architectures capable of processing 500 million parcels annually. His leadership was instrumental in integrating robotics and automation into the supply chain, capturing and analyzing real time information and data to improve decision-making speed and accuracy.

At Footnote, Sherif leverages this unique blend of architectural discipline and operational acumen. He helps clients cut through the noise of emerging tech to build resilient, intelligent systems that are not just modern, but measurably profitable.