Shameer Thaha
I’m a serial entrepreneur turned business leader who is passionate about building highly efficient and performing teams focused on innovation and emerging technologies. I believe AI & Blockchain have the capability to augment our abilities to innovate and push this world forward for good.
My role involves leading a team of innovators to drive positive change in enterprises and government through adoption of blockchain and AI technologies. I’m looking to connect with government representatives looking to learn and adopt latest solutions and with regional partners in the MENA region to help us deliver on our vision.
As a seasoned management professional with over 14 years experience, I constantly look out for new challenges to solve that can make an impact. As a process and data driven individual, I use my experiences to drive efficiencies and processes to help my teams leap forward.
I’ve authored and published a book on the impact of IT on the financial sector during a financial crisis. I speak on topics such as Blockchain, AI, Tokenomics and human experiences. I love meeting with new people as there’s always something new to learn and share.
I live by my values of Honesty, Perseverance, Life-long learning, Humility, Organization & Commitment.
+ Over 15 years of experience in building organizations, product management, sales & marketing + Enjoy working with brands and implementing innovative business strategies
5 + Versatile and seasoned management professional with proven skills to thrive in challenging situations with honed ability in analytics, learning & delivering
Specialties: Operations Management, Product Marketing & Strategy, Management & Technology Consulting, Sales Management, Business Planning, Innovation Management
Accubits Technologies Inc – Global Chief Strategy Officer, United Arab Emirates | United States | India
Accubits is an AI & Blockchain focused solutions and development company based out of Washington DC with development offices in the Middle East, India & HongKong. We develop enterprise-grade reliable and super secure AI with our Hybrid AI & Blockchain technologies. Contact us now to find out how you can build the most reliable form of AI.
My role involves leading a team of innovators to drive positive change in clients ranging from start-ups to enterprises and government to Fortune 500 companies, through the adoption of 4IR technologies such as blockchain, AI and VR. I’m looking to connect with government and enterprise leaders looking to learn and adopt the latest solutions and with regional partners in the MENA region to help us deliver on our vision.
+ Engaged with CXOs and top government officials including Director Generals, Ministers and dignitaries + Built a 4-pillar digital competence comprised of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics, Robotics Process Automation, Digital Strategy & Engagement, and Innovation & R&D + Played an active role in Digital Strategy & Digital Innovation for customers in government and private sector + Managed a global sales team and designed sales processes which increased sales conversions by over 20%
5 + Led the team in building tools and systems to digitally transform our business operations, using the scale and power of our data to deliver a competitive advantage while improving the experience and productivity of our clients
Strategic Partner & Mentor
IXFocus – Executive Director, United Arab Emirates
IXFocus helps businesses connect with their customers better through rich customer engagement solutions.
+ Built a $10 M value company with over 70 clients across the GCC + Launched AI & Blockchain service offerings with strategic clientele in the region + Developed a process driven organization with self driven teams across functions delivering a CAGR of 32% + Demonstrated improvement in operational efficiency by increasing the gross margin by 10% + Established global partnerships and won prestigious government clients + Introduced a new way-finding product in the region leading to high client satisfaction, new blue chip clients added for customer engagement and innovation initiatives.
DecideQuick – Founder & CEO, India
DecideQuick (Klout for stuff) is a cloud based social decision support platform + Raised $100,000 in angel funding from angel investors + Launched a product in 9 months with 3,000 beta testers + Built a monthly user base of 10,000 users + Won the Microsoft BizSpark India Challenge Award in 2013
ThoughtBuzz- Vice President, Strategic Alliances & Marketing, Singapore & India
ThoughtBuzz is a social media intelligence product & services company
5 + Spearheaded new market growth, building a high performing team of 7 + Established over 40% market share in India through strategic marketing + Increased revenues by 35% in 2011 by adding research & reporting services & signing retainer engagements with top 5 PR agencies + P&L owner with cashflow, revenue and EBIDTA targets + Experience in acquiring B2B clients in SEA and China
Crystal CG – Business Development Manager, India
Crystal CG is Asia’s largest design services company + Launched a branch office operation in India and built a team of four + Devised and executed a GTM strategy generating over $2M in revenues + Delivered projects for the 2010 CommonWealth Games
Microsoft – Business Consultant, Dubai
Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products & services related to computing.
+ Conducted an analytical research on the penetration of Open Source in the UAE + Identified business opportunities across specific verticals + Devised strategic recommendations in conjunction with the Platform Strategy Team
Infosys – Senior Software Engineer, India
Infosys is an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services + Developed a CRM solution reducing customer handling time by 30% + Handled client interactions between on-site and offshore teams as a single point of contact + Managed a team of 3 developers and delivered 2 project cycles
S P Jain School of Global Management
- Global MBA, Information Technology · (2008 – 2009)
- S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research
- MBA, Information Technology Management · (2008 – 2009)
- HBX | Harvard Business School
- Certification, Entrepreneurship Essentials · (2014 – 2015)
- University of Kerala
- B.Tech, Computer Science & Engineering · (2001 – 2005)
- International Institute of Executive Careers™ (IIEC) -Artificial Intelligence
