I am a strategy, growth and tech leader with over 16 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in AI, Cybersecurity, Data management, Cloud/SaaS. I have led operations across 9 countries, managed corporate development (M&A, strategic partnerships & alliances), realized successful go-to-market strategies and built solid channel sales with 500+ engaged partners). Currently, I am the Director of Business Development at Noventiq, one of the largest Microsoft partners globally. I lead the sales in the innovation growth domain, covering AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Management solutions for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region. Focusingboth on a Customer and Partners/ISVs.Previously, I was the Chief Strategy Officer and the Chief Business Development Officer at Axoft (Softline Group, one of TOP-3 IT Companies in Russia/CIS) where I delivered x5 revenue growth in 5 years, launched several profitable business units focused on Cloud/Subscriptions, expand business to 2 new countries and build one of the strongest COE for Cybersecurity across Russia and CIS. Main vendors I've interacted - Microsoft, Red Hat, Palo Alto Networks, Kaspersky, Trend Micro, Crowdstrike, Oracle, Veeam, Nvidia and many others