CSPO-certified product manager driving enterprise AI development. Leads LLM integrations, RAG-based knowledge systems, and NLU product strategy. MBA in Operations Management with fintech background. Specializes in scalable GenAI solutions for enterprise clients.
Abdul Rahman discovered that his journey as a stand-up comedian transformed his product management career in unexpected ways, developing communication and persuasion skills that most product managers never master. With over 200 performances across Europe, Dubai, and India, Rahman learned how to read audiences, craft compelling narratives, and influence teams through techniques that work both on stage and in boardrooms. His decade-long product career spans data analytics, IoT, payments, and e-commerce across three continents.
At Cognigy, Abdul Rahman works at the forefront of GenAI innovation, integrating LLMs from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to power next-generation conversational AI agents. Rahman's leadership ensures enterprise customers benefit from robust, secure, and adaptive AI solutions including multilingual support and automated knowledge management. His career spans fintech, e-commerce, and analytics, with experience at Porsche Experience, Wirecard, and Square Metrics.
How can performance skills make you a more persuasive and effective product leader? Abdul's unique approach combines traditional product management with performance skills that enhance communication effectiveness. You'll discover Abdul Rahman's framework for using comedy techniques to improve your product management effectiveness, including practical lessons for engaging audiences and influencing teams. Rahman will share how timing, storytelling, and audience reading translate from comedy stages to product meetings, and demonstrate techniques that transform how stakeholders perceive and respond to your ideas.
Join Abdul Rahman at How to Web Conference 2025 to learn how stand-up comedy techniques can boost your product management career and communication impact.
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