Ralph Stegner

Location: Redmond, WA, USA

Current/Most Recent Company/Position: Global Sales Leader, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Background/Interest Areas/Expertise:

Career Journey: Transitioned from European auto mechanic to a global leader in telecommunications, cloud technologies, and AI/ML innovation.

Technical Expertise: RF and Network Core Engineering, telecommunications, cloud computing, and AI/ML & Generative AI driven solutions.

Sales Leadership: Proven ability to align technical innovations with strategic business goals, excelling in technical sales and business development.

Industry Achievements: Pioneered industry-first solutions, including AWS’s largest IMS Voice Network and innovative AI/ML deployments for network planning and operations.

Interests: Sustainability and Environmental Protection: Exploring how engineering and sales expertise can drive innovations that protect the environment.

Outdoor Activities: Enthusiast of skiing, hiking, biking, scuba diving, water skiing, and soccer coaching.

Automotive Passion: Lifelong advocate of BMW as the ultimate driving machine.

Community Engagement: Dedicated to fostering innovation and empowering others through think tanks, mentoring, and collaborative initiatives.