Ashraf al-Shareef

Background

About Ashraf al-Shareef

I am a seasoned technology executive hailing from Kuwait, boasting three decades of experience in crafting inventive strategies, scrutinizing business landscapes, and nurturing significant client partnerships. As a proficient transformation strategist and digital business pioneer, I possess extensive expertise in optimizing the digitization journey. My track record in solutions selling and the consistent achievement of business goals is underscored by my robust analytical capabilities and innovative prowess. In parallel, I have a track record of mentoring and motivating teams, all the while fostering enduring growth. I am confident that my skills and extensive experience in the IT industry make me a highly suitable candidate for this role. With over 18 years of dedicated service as solutions sales and account management collaborating with LSP (Arabesque Group ), I have played a crucial role in developing and supporting different type of solutions and products. This has resulted in establishing strong connections with numerous clients across diverse sectors, including Banking, Oil and Gas, and SMB. Throughout my professional journey, I closely collaborated with Microsoft Office in Kuwait, Starlink, Ingram Micro, Redington showcasing proficiency in account planning, consulting, implementing, supporting, and devising go-to-market strategies for many solutions and products. This contributed significantly to an overall revenue accomplishment of millions US Dollars. I demonstrated adept use of diverse Microsoft technologies, encompassing Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM and SCOM, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Symantec, Fireeye, Searchinform, Palo Alto, TrendMicro, Vectra Ai, F5, Aruba HPE, Nutanix, Lenovo, Dahua, SAP, Oracle, Radius, Diameter Routing, SOC, Archiving solutions and many other. Moreover, my extensive knowledge and practical experience extend into the realm of cybersecurity solutions. Actively engaging in the promotion and implementation of a diverse range of cybersecurity products and solutions, I have remained committed to staying well-informed and educated in this dynamic field. This commitment has empowered me to navigate and implement state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures effectively. My career began with over 10 years in Systems Engineering and presales. I then transitioned to a Business Unit Manager role, where I was responsible for P&L. Later, I advanced to Assistant General Manager, eCommerce Manager, and eventually General Manager.