Asim Munawar

Asim Munawar

Program Director, Manager, Research Lead, Board Member, Keynote Speaker

About me

As an AI expert with 15+ years of professional experience, I have led successful projects across multiple industries, advancing technologies and driving innovation. In my 6+ years of management at IBM Research, I have overseen initiatives that push the boundaries of AI while fostering team development. Currently at IBM TJ Watson Research Center, New York, I am spearheading research to enhance enterprise-grade large language models with advanced agentic workflow and develop new features for WatsonX.

As a recognized thought leader, I contribute to advisory boards for several organizations and regularly deliver keynote presentations. I take pride in building high-performing teams and ensuring their success in dynamic, collaborative environments. My work has consistently focused on driving innovation and delivering real-world solutions that create a tangible impact.

I also serve as Tech Advisory Board member at Packt in India (remote work), Scientific and Industrial Advisory Board member at the National Center of Artificial Intelligence-NCAI Pakistan, and Executive advisory board member at Centaur AI in New York.

Looking ahead, I am eager to lead cutting-edge projects, develop innovative AI solutions, and collaborate with forward-thinking organizations to shape the future of technology. I remain committed to fostering growth and achieving meaningful results that push the boundaries of what AI can accomplish.

My Management Skills

  • Program/Project management
  • AI strategy
  • Leadership
  • Executive decision-making
  • Talent development
  • Client engagement
  • Thought leadership
  • Change management
  • R&D leadership
  • Keynote talks
  • Board/advisory roles
  • Agile methodologies
  • Strategic Planning

My Technical Hands-on Skills

  • AI/ML
  • AI ethics and responsible AI practices
  • Large language models (LLMs)
  • Advanced Synthetic Data Generation
  • AI evaluation
  • API Augmented LLMs
  • Neuro-symbolic AI
  • NLP
  • Computer vision
  • Automation

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