This document summarizes the work and achievements of Sarmad Ibrahim as the Technology Evangelist for IBM Innovation team in 2018. Some key highlights include: - Led the program to support Ontario startups and help them access IBM Cloud/Watson solutions. Worked to define the vision and drive execution excellence. - Provided adoption support for disruptive technologies like IBM Cloud and Watson to over 35 startups across various incubators and innovation spaces. Helped 10 SMEs upgrade their IBM technology entitlement level. - Organized and led workshops to educate on IBM's AI/Cognitive platform. Advocated for IBM technologies and startups. - Achieved over 28 IBM cert

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Technology Evangelist
Checkpoint 2018

2. Technology Evangelist
Checkpoint 2018
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3. Sarmad
Ibrahim
Technology
Evangelist
• As the Technology Evangelist of IBM
Innovation team, I am leading a world
class Program to support Ontario Startups
ECO-Systems coordinating resources and
process to deliver cloud / (WATSON) AI
solutions to Startups customer . I am a
key participant in defining the vision and
strategy and driving the execution
excellence to deliver the strategy in
Toronto. I am a key contributor to
Startups to use IBM Watson platform
based on cloud architecture using cutting
edge technology.
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4. Provide adoption
support on I3
Disruptive
Technologies (IBM
Cloud and Watson)
to the top SME
prospects in
Ontario
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1) the SMEs identified by the 5 focus Incubators as
being their top priorities
2) all Start-ups at the IBM Innovation Space at 185
Spadina Avenue in Toronto
3) companies being championed by IBM for Demand-
side innovation
4) companies who have approved I3 Customer
Demonstration Programs (CDPs)
5) SMEs who intend to adopt IBM technologies
Focus on direction

5. 1) the SMEs identified
by the 5 focus
Incubators as being
their top priorities
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1- Dexit.co Communitech -
Watson Digital Engagement
2- Qcoding.ca Communitech -
Watson Studio
3- Comfable.com DMZ / MaRS – Skin
analysis | UV index IBM weather
4- knockri.com. 185 Spadina – Video
AI
5- Gimme360. 185 Spadina. - AR
Platform

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Paving the way for Fashion Innovation in Canada 2018

8. • Support the deployment of I3 Disruptive
Technologies (IBM Cloud and Watson) to at
least 35 companies at Communitech, DMZ and
185 Spadina" (calculated as 15/Incubator per
the contract, plus 5 for Spadina),Enable 10
SMEs to increase their I3 disruptive technology
entitlement level from "Tier 1" to “Tier 2"
In addition, collaborate with the other I3
Technology Evangelist to support the
technology adoption resource which is being
hired to support the companies at MaRS ==>
initial education on IBM Cloud and Watson
technologies, and "Level 2" support for
companies requiring expert-level skills

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10. 1
0
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Sarmad 2018
Stream 4 Tier 2 Uplift =10
Stream 4 Tier 1 = 51
Deactivated = 10
Total = 71

11. Total number of Start-ups
I helped enroll in the
I3 Program, along with
my team support
• Stream 4 Tier 2 Uplift 10
Stream 4 Tier 1 = 51
Deactivated =10
Total =71
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12. Lead and facilitate workshops and group education at Incubator and IBM Innovation Space
locations on the subject of IBM's AI/Cognitive Platform for business
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13. Be an
advocate and
champion of:
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1) the IBM technologies offered under
the I3 initiative (IBM Cloud and Cognitive)
2) all start-ups at the IBM Innovation
Space at 185 Spadina Avenue in Toronto
3) other IBM products and technologies
generally, including Blockchain

14. Advocate and champion IBM Watson
Technology Evangelist
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15. @ Aqua hacking.
@ Block Hack At DMZ.
@ NASA Space Hack
At Communitech.
15
Hackathons Advocate and champion
IBM Watson , IoT and Blockchain

16. Ensure timely adherence to required learning, Business Conduct Guidelines,
IBM Watson Academy and Think 40. Stay current on key IBM technologies,
Working with my mentor Stephen Timms to enhance my communication
skills.
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To give honest opinion when I
am presentation IBM I did
certification in each subject I
present to become trusted
advisor
numbers highlights
statistical information
Q: What the team
advice next year
Fact about my team
Current challenge and
how to come over and
solution
Technology Evangelist Q; lesson learned

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18. IBM
Certifications
and Badges
I have more than 28 certifications.
Certifications achieved in 2018:
• Certified Cloud Solution
• Certified Artificial Intelligence
• Design Thinking
• Blockchain Consultant
• AI Expert certification

19. Demonstrating IBM’s value most effectively
by delivering the best message.
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The I3 program is more entrenched in Toronto’s innovation ecosystem.
Our ecosystem partners are proud to share our work on many social channels.

21. My Future
project
IBM Watson
for
Hollywood
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My project is to use AI to transform books directly to movie scripts, complete
with camera direction and location optimized shoots.

22. Being a Great Corporate Citizen
Volunteered 18 hours over 5 days
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Excellent year bonding and giving back with the ICG team!

24. ICG Brand Advocate
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25. Designated ICG
Server /
Happiness
Provider
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Participate in
environmenta
l volunteer
efforts while
leading
example for
IBM Canada
2018

27. Thank you for ICG Team
for amazing 2018
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