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Javokhir Vapaev

Driving Growth, Building Teams
14.7 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Mar 2023

The move

MoveGurtam → Fleetroot
TitleAdministrative Director, Dubai office → Co-Founder
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcLong-term resident
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageRussian, Uzbek, English
Years in UAE16.4
Total experience14.7 years
Fleetroot headcount2-10 employees
Fleetroot industrySoftware Development
Fleetroot HQDubai
Fleetroot founded2021
Fleetroot typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Co-FounderMar 2023 — Present
    Fleetroot· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Chief Operating OfficerMar 2022 — Present
    Fleetroot· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Sales DirectorAug 2021 — Sep 2023
    Fleetroot· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Administrative Director, Dubai officeJan 2019 — Aug 2021
    Gurtam· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Senior Business Development Manager for Middle EastJan 2018 — Aug 2021
    Gurtam· Dubai· Full-time
  6. Sales Account ManagerJun 2017 — Feb 2018
    Gurtam· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  7. Regional Sales ManagerAug 2013 — May 2017
    DKA trading FZE· ОАЭ
  8. Product Manager2012 — 2013
    ABRIS Distribution· Tashkent, Uzbekistan· Full-time
  9. Targeted Marketing Specialist2011 — 2012
    OOO "Билаин"· Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Education

Languages

  • Russian · Native or bilingual
  • Turkish · Elementary
  • Uzbek · Native or bilingual
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Board of DirectorsExecutive LeadershipCommercial ProposalsIT StrategyBusiness Development StrategyBudgeting

About

With over 10 years of international experience in technology distribution, SaaS, PaaS, and IoT solutions, I am a passionate and results-oriented leader who thrives in scaling tech startups and delivering value to customers. As the Chief Operating Officer and Sales Director at Fleetroot, I oversee the strategic direction, operational excellence, and revenue growth of the company, which provides a cloud-based platform for Last Mile Delivery, connected Fleet Management and optimization. I have a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, expanding into new markets, and developing strong relationships with partners and stakeholders. I am also a MENA market expert in SaaS, IoT, and mobility space, with extensive knowledge and insights into the regional trends, challeng

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