Leonard Ray Khan Email & Phone Number

Johannesburg, Gp, Za

Gauteng, South Africa

As the Chief Digital Officer, I perform the following;- Digital innovation and inclusion of Machine Learning and AI- Ownership of all Digital Products- Set and implement digital strategy and transition traditional processes to digital ones- Be a digital evangelist, championing the use of digital technology and practices to engender a digital mindset from the top down- Ensure collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital best practices between partners and colleagues to help… Show more As the Chief Digital Officer, I perform the following;- Digital innovation and inclusion of Machine Learning and AI- Ownership of all Digital Products- Set and implement digital strategy and transition traditional processes to digital ones- Be a digital evangelist, championing the use of digital technology and practices to engender a digital mindset from the top down- Ensure collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital best practices between partners and colleagues to help embed a robust digital ecosystem- Measure ROI on digital projects, fine-tuning approaches as needed to ensure we're investing in the right tools and resourcesMy daily tasks;- Develop a clearly defined and compelling digital strategy for the company’s future- Ensure efficient resource allocation and execution- Work with teams across the business to generate innovative digital solutions for products, services, processes, customer experiences, marketing channels, and business models- Own and centrally monitor the digital innovation project portfolio- Build, manage and continue to grow an internal and external digital innovation ecosystem- Identifying new tools – AI, digital, CRM – that can support, enhance and improve our solutions- Attract and retain top talent, and to build digital capabilities across the company- Evaluate company's digital platform and products against international trends and market leaders. Show less

Ferndale, Randburg

Social Engine is known for bringing ideas to life through intuitive design and hardcore development. Social Engine is constantly pushing the boundaries of AI and Gaming and mobile app development.My duties;- Keep all relevant stakeholders informed of developments online with the company’s objectives.- Manage resources, including the attracting, hiring, and retention of personnel.- Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve its mission.- Create and… Show more Social Engine is known for bringing ideas to life through intuitive design and hardcore development. Social Engine is constantly pushing the boundaries of AI and Gaming and mobile app development.My duties;- Keep all relevant stakeholders informed of developments online with the company’s objectives.- Manage resources, including the attracting, hiring, and retention of personnel.- Ensure employees move in the same strategic direction to achieve its mission.- Create and report on business plans, monitoring its efficacy and progress.- Remain close to all stakeholders including staff, clients, key decision-makers, and external service suppliers.- Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue and lower operating costs while maintaining quality products that are competitive, all while delivering excellent customer support.- Continuous monitoring of the annual budget and ensure that revenue/sales targets are met.- Manage and report on the effective implementation of a marketing strategy to maintain market relevance and promote products and services to increase sales.- Manage key personnel, clients, and service providers.- Maintain the quality of products, services, customer support and level of service inline with service level agreements and other retention strategies.- Promote staff's wellness and implement policies in line with labor legislation and health and safety guidelines to create a diverse and positive working environment.- Preparation of annual reportsMy most used skills;- Experience in the management of senior staff, employees, and available resources.- A high level of business awareness and acumen.- Understanding the intricacies of financial management and management.- Excellent Leadership, communication and organisational skills.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.- Strong crisis management and conflict mediation skills. Show less

I started and headed Supersport's Social Media and Gaming platforms which ranked 1st in Africa during my time. My duties as a Product Owner;- Take the lead of scrum teams as the Product Owner- Providing vision and direction to the Agile development team and stakeholders throughout the project and create requirements - Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on- Plan and prioritise product feature backlog and development for the… Show more I started and headed Supersport's Social Media and Gaming platforms which ranked 1st in Africa during my time. My duties as a Product Owner;- Take the lead of scrum teams as the Product Owner- Providing vision and direction to the Agile development team and stakeholders throughout the project and create requirements - Ensure that the team always has an adequate amount of prior prepared tasks to work on- Plan and prioritise product feature backlog and development for the product- Define product vision, road-map and growth opportunities - Assess value, develop cases, and prioritise stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy- Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories- Work closely with Product Management to create and maintain a product backlog according to business value or ROI- Lead the planning product release plans and set the expectation for delivery of new functionalities- Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals- Research and analyse market, the users, and the roadmap for the product- Follow our competitors and the industry - Keep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and new trends Show less

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