About Me
I’m Anas Raqi — a technologist, strategist, and problem-solver who loves building things that matter. My career has been shaped by a passion for simplifying complexity and helping organizations navigate the fast-changing world of technology. Over the years, I’ve led cloud transformations, modernized enterprise architectures, launched AI initiatives, built full-stack products, and supported startups from idea to execution. I enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and engineering, where business decisions meet real technology implementation. Whether guiding CIOs through roadmap decisions, architecting high-impact platforms, or collaborating with founders to build their MVPs, my goal is always the same: create clarity, eliminate friction, and enable meaningful progress.
Career Timeline
Executive Manager - Director, EA Office
Leading enterprise-wide digital transformation and AI adoption initiatives.
Head of Enterprise Architecture
Architected IIoT platform and smart manufacturing solutions, drove OT/IT convergence.
Head of Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE)
Designed cloud-native architectures and established FinOps practices for enterprise clients.
Head of Cloud & Mobility
Provided strategic technology advisory and implementation services across industries.
IT Senior Manager
Managed technology operations across a wide range of technology stacks
IT Systems Manager
Delivered enterprise solutions and led IT teams for large-scale projects.
IT Systems Engineer
Developed software solutions and contributed to various development projects.
Skills & Expertise
Notable Achievements
Enterprise Architecture Transformation
Established the Enterprise Architecture Office at alfanar, created enterprise-wide governance frameworks, and accelerated key decisions by 25% through a structured technology selection framework.
AI & Advanced Technology Enablement
Introduced AI governance and enterprise GenAI tools, reducing compliance risks by 20% and enabling advanced analytics and automation across IT operations.
OT & IIoT Modernization Leader
Built full OT strategy aligned with Industry 4.0, integrated MES and IIoT platforms, and improved manufacturing uptime by 20% while reducing maintenance cost by 15%.
Cloud Excellence & Cost Optimization
Achieved over $2.25M in cloud cost savings through FinOps methodologies at alfanar and Majid Al Futtaim, scaling Kubernetes to 99.9% availability and speeding delivery by 50%.
Retail Digital Transformation
Led end-to-end digital transformation at Majid Al Futtaim including IoT robots, unmanned stores, and blockchain traceability, improving inventory accuracy by 40% and customer satisfaction by 15%.
Award-Winning Innovation Initiatives
Delivered pioneering solutions such as engagement robots, enterprise forensic lab, managed file transfer automation (90% automation), and VDI rollout, earning multiple Top Talent recognitions.