Full Name

Alex Bouzari

Job Title

CEO & Co-Founder

Company

DATADIRECT Networks (DDN)

Speaker Bio

Alex Bouzari, Co-Founder and CEO of DDN, is a visionary leader shaping the future of AI and data intelligence. For over two decades, Alex has redefined how organizations harness data to drive innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and analytics. His early recognition of the symbiotic relationship between data-centric computing and AI has positioned DDN as the technology partner of choice for companies tackling humanity’s greatest challenges—from pioneering space exploration to breakthroughs in personalized medicine. Under Alex’s leadership, DDN has contributed to the transformation of High Performance Computing from a niche field into a foundational pillar of enterprise AI and data-driven decision-making across industries. His relentless focus on innovation, scalability, and customer impact has driven DDN to power AI factories, complex simulations, and financial modeling for over 85 of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the top 10 global financial services firms and 6 of the top 10 automotive companies. Visionary customers such as NVIDIA and Elon Musk’s xAI trust DDN’s data intelligence platforms to accelerate their AI pipelines and reduce time-to-market for groundbreaking products. Alex's ability to anticipate technological inflection points has led to partnerships that deepen DDN’s integration across the AI ecosystem, enabling customers to thrive in an era of exponential data growth and compute demands. Together with co-founder Paul Bloch, Alex has spearheaded initiatives that empower enterprises to unlock new business models through AI. His thought leadership on AI-driven business transformation has inspired a generation of data leaders, cementing DDN’s role as the preeminent force in AI data intelligence. Through a combination of strategic foresight, product excellence, and a passion for customer success, Alex Bouzari continues to shape the future of AI.