A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world AGL 441: Magdalene Amegashitsi
About Magdalene
Magdalene Amegashitsi is an accomplished digital and data leader, currently serving as Senior Manager in Digital Advisory at Avanade, where she brings over 12 years of experience in helping organisations unlock value from data through AI, data strategy, governance and digital innovation.
Throughout her career, Magdalene has held a variety of roles spanning Data & AI advisory, data science, team leadership and digital ethics. Her hands-on approach and strategic vision enable mission-driven organisations to transform through intelligent solutions that tie business, data and technology together.
A passionate advocate for inclusion, leadership and empowerment, she founded the Women’s Employee Network (WEN) for the UK & Ireland at Avanade in 2019. Under her leadership the community grew to 150+ active members, fostering growth, connection and professional development for women in technology and leadership. In 2023, she took on the role of Co-Chair for the WEN for the Europe Chapter (covering 16 countries), broadening her impact across the region.
Magdalene’s dedication to driving change has also been recognised across the tech industry. Notably, she was selected as one of six Role Models and Ambassadors for the Tech Talent Charter “Doing It Anyway” campaign and in 2022 received the TechWomen100 Award by WeAreTheCity.
Outside of her corporate role, Magdalene invests in mentorship, hosts webinars, and partners with charities to support girls from under-privileged backgrounds in entering STEM and tech fields. Her personal mission: do what matters — creating impact, developing people, and building inclusive futures.
Today We Talked About
- Magdalene’s background
- AI
- Anaiya
- AI Governance
- AI Strategy
- Roadmap
- Value
- Data and Analytics
- Time Saved
- Change Adobption Journey
- AI Ready Culture
- High Engagement
- Have Champions in each department/area
- AI Transformation Engagement
- Technical Mastery
- Transformational Leadership
- Organizational Navigation