Aqeel Ahmad Phool is a seasoned AI and Software Engineering Leader, currently serving as Acting Head of Software Engineering at AIQ, where he leads diverse engineering disciplines, including data, machine learning, frontend, platform and cloud engineering. In this role, he drives AI innovation, ensures architectural excellence, and fosters collaboration across teams to deliver impactful and scalable AI solutions.

Specializing in software design, architecture, and cloud-edge innovation, Aqeel has expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Node.js, and SQL/NoSQL databases. With a strong focus on micro-services and scalability, he has deployed systems across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP, G42 Cloud and on-premises environments, combining technical mastery with strategic leadership to build transformative technology solutions.