Khendr’a Reid

Khendr’a Reid leads a global team of Data and AI Strategy Technical Specialists at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he and his organization drive strategic customer transformations through innovative data solutions and business-aligned technologies. He and his team has established strong partnerships with enterprise customers, helping them navigate their data transformation journeys and implement cutting-edge solutions. Prior to AWS, Khendr’a held key positions in software engineering and product development at Microsoft, where he guided customers working on Azure Databricks and Microsoft Synapse, and at Red Hat, where he developed his expertise in open-source technologies. This comprehensive leadership experience enables him to effectively guide his team in delivering impactful solutions across various data and AI technologies. In his current role, Khendr’a and his team empower businesses across all industries to leverage advanced technologies, with a particular focus on generative AI implementation. As a trusted CxO Advisor, he provides executive-level guidance on data strategy, analytics, and generative AI, helping organizations maximize their technological investments. Khendr’a also extends his leadership influence through “Data Strategy Unravelled,” a YouTube series sponsored by AWS, where he facilitates meaningful discussions with industry leaders about data-driven transformation strategies, creating valuable content that benefits businesses globally.