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Zimmerman, Kate

Kate Zimmerman

Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC) Geo Leader
AWS Worldwide Public Sector

As the Generative AI (GenAI) Innovation Center Geo Leader for Worldwide Public Sector at AWS, Kate leads a team of GenAI strategists and scientists, architecting innovative solutions for public sector organizations globally. Her role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, and she works directly with Director, VP, and C-level executives to drive GenAI adoption and deliver mission-critical outcomes.

With 13+ years of experience spanning commercial cloud, defense, national security, and aerospace, Kate brings a unique perspective to driving transformative AI/ML solutions. Previously, as Chief Scientist & VP of Data and Analytics at HawkEye 360, she led 50+ developers, engineers, and scientists to launch the company’s first production AI/ML capabilities. Her tenure at AWS included leadership roles as Senior Manager & Principal Architect of the ML Solutions Lab, where she accelerated AI/ML adoption among national security customers, and Senior Solutions Architect supporting the National Reconnaissance Office. Kate also served in the USAF on active duty for 5 years developing advance satellite systems and continues to serve as a reservist supporting USSF/SSC on strategic AI/ML initiatives as a member of the Reserve Strike Team (RST).


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