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Shahnawaz Sheikh

20+ Years of knowledge and experience gained in the Middle East, applying it back with new learnings to support the cybersecurity and AI needs of customers and partners in the region.
26.9 yrs experienceInformation Technology & Services
Mar 2026

The move

MoveAMISEQ → Gruve
TitleVP - Global Sales & Alliances → Director - Strategic Solutions
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageHindi, Kannada
Years in UAE6.5
Total experience26.9 years

Career arc

  1. Director - Strategic SolutionsMar 2026 — Present
    Gruve· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. VP - Global Sales & AlliancesFeb 2024 — Mar 2026
    AMISEQ· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. VP of Sales - Middle East, Turkey & AfricaMar 2023 — Feb 2024
    CirrusLabs· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. VP - Business StrategyNov 2019 — Mar 2023
    AmiViz· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Regional Director - Sales and Channel - META & CEENov 2016 — Nov 2019
    SonicWALL Inc.
  6. Distribution & Channel Director - METAAug 2014 — Oct 2016
    DELL Software
  7. Regional Director - MENA & TurkeyJan 2004 — Jul 2014
    DELL|Sonicwall
  8. TERRITORY MANAGERJul 2001 — Jan 2004
    Online Distribution (Westcon Middle East)
  9. Sales and Marketing ManagerJul 1997 — Sep 1999
    Triad Systems Integration Pvt Ltd

Education

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi · Native or bilingual
  • Telagu
  • Tamil
  • Kannada · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Cloud ComputingDigital StrategyStrategic PlanningChannelPre-salesCybersecurity

About

At AMISEQ, leading the Global Sales & Alliances division has allowed me to harness my deep-seated skills in services sales, new business development, and key account management to drive significant growth and forge strategic partnerships. My current focus is on expanding our digital transformation services, spotlighting Cybersecurity services, AIOps, GRC, and AI-driven solutions to meet the evolving needs of our global clientele. My role capitalizes on a strong background in sales leadership, underscored by several Sales Certification credentials, enriching AMISEQ's cybersecurity services offerings. With a consultative approach, my team and I have cultivated enduring relationships, ensuring our solutions align with customer objectives and industry demands, thereby strengthening our market

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