As a performance-driven technical sales leader with significant experience driving multi-million-dollar deals through dynamic customer presentations, establishment of partner networks, and leadership of top performing teams, I combine business development, technical acumen, and sales strategy expertise to deliver strong business value. Currently I am a Senior Sales Manager, moving through several specialized roles over the past 20 years. My career began with technical roles which expanded in scope through my continuous search for knowledge, equipping me with skills to holistically solve customer problems. I then founded a startup company where I provided different types of customer solutions and enterprise consulting services. I have developed strong Enterprise Selling skills and the ability to navigate successfully within large corporations. I proactively embrace new challenges, consistently increasing industry knowledge and business architecture skills, demonstrating strong team leadership and owning the entire sales cycle, resulting in a positive business impact. Through strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, I can easily gain trust and rapport with my teams, partners, and clients. I enjoy working proactively with my team, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring and motivating others to align their behaviors with organizational goals through positive leadership. Leading a sales organization covering Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria as a Senior Sales Manager, I have become adept at identifying new opportunities, developing strategic trusted advisor partnerships with a keen understanding of customer needs, converting objections into a competitive advantage, building a foundation for future influence. Leveraging my change agent status, I continue to design innovative solutions utilizing a business outcome selling approach based on a deep understanding of the customer’s business strategies, driving internal and external high revenue commercial negotiations.

I am an experienced professional in Information Technology industry focusing on Sales and Business Management. My experience is diverse as I have worked in different multicultural companies across Africa. My vision and goal is to lead and create value with my work. Enjoy every moment my career journey brings , grow and expand existing skills as the world is a constant change. Be part of the story where others can see value in connecting the world with information technology and people.

Ismaila Salami is an experienced Information & Communications Technology specialist with a demonstrated history of driving revenue through design, sales, implementation and management of technology projects across Nigeria. Skilled in networking, unified communications, security, cloud technologies and project management. With a strong ability in business development, presales, sales, marketing and business administration. Current interests include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain technology, Collaboration technologies & improving service delivery.

I am a successful and accomplished IT professional with over 25 years experience in Technical ,Pre-Sales, Sales and Management. Currently part of the MEA On Premise Team for Oracle hardware primarily responsible for Middle East and Africa. I am a motivated performer who has consistently exceeded throughout my career. Results driven with a focus on integrity ,values and accountability. Motivation through opportunities that allow professional and personal growth. Strong team dynamic though interaction with customer, Piers and team members (sales, technical and Partners) Currently increasing my knowledge on Cloud deployments Iaas, Paas and Saas.

With over 20 years of experience in the IT and information security field, I am a passionate and visionary leader who strives to deliver innovative and effective solutions that protect and enable the business. I have a strong background in cybersecurity, network technologies, IT management, and risk consulting, I am a Computer Science graduate from the Obafemi Awolowo University with a Post graduate diploma in Management and Information Systems from the University of Manchester and I hold a certificate in cybersecurity from Harvard University and several professional certifications. As the CIO at Wema Bank, I am responsible for developing and directing the bank's overall IT strategy, and providing vision and leadership in all aspects of IT management and operations. In my current role, I have successfully led the digital transformation and modernization of the bank's IT infrastructure, systems, and services, enhancing the customer experience, operational efficiency, and business resilience. I have also implemented and maintained a robust information security framework that complies with regulatory and industry standards, and ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the bank's data and assets. I have also leveraged my expertise and insights to contribute to the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only organization for successful senior-level technology executives.

I have over 23 years of Technical Experience& Program Management IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Management, Support, IT Operations and phases of the Software Development Life Cycle from requirements gathering to actual implementation within the BFSI domain. Currently, I work at First Bank as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) with responsibility for "Run & Operate the Bank" using Technology. I handle all aspects of IT Operations, Infrastructure Management, Project Management including client interaction, resource management, multi-vendor management, project scheduling, cost monitoring, code management and technical skills.. Previously, I have ran Retail Banking Operations as the regional Group Head covering Southern and Eastern States of Nigeria with responsibility for banking operations, customer service and improving products and services for our customers by using advanced analytic and Process automation. I am Proficient in Analysis, Design and Development, capable of managing and leading teams effectively and Excellent understanding of business flows particularly in manufacturing, telecom and financial services. I have won several awards for the organisation and personal recognitions such as CEO award for the Employee of the Year and Overall CIO awards for the “The CIO of the year 2021” in Nigeria I am also an academic researcher and a PhD candidate in Computer Science majoring in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Machine / Deep Learning at Leadcity University, Ibadan. Competencies: Branch Operations and automation, process improvement, Customer Relationship and campaign Management, data science, machine learning, cloud computing, Hadoop, Enterprise Servers (Oracle & HP), Networks, IT Security, Project Management, BPM.