Rizwan Rauf

Head of Marketing and Business Development at METATECHNO LANKA COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Arabic Limited working proficiency
  • Hindi Professional working proficiency
  • Tamil Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Sinhalese Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Malayalam Professional working proficiency

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Shanaaz Iflal

I worked with Rizwan in several engagements as part of PBSS Sales and Marketing team. Rizwan is a hardworking colleague with great commitment to the given tasks. He listens with attention and take full ownership and completes tasks with little supervision. He continuously works on improving his technical skills to ensure efficiency and effectiveness at work. He will be a good asset to any team he joins.

Upeksha Perera

Rizwan is a professional with very high integrity and a very strong work ethic. He has an ability to build very strong connects with people that he works with , purely through the honesty with which he approaches a relationship. On the business front, he has the right mix of strategy and tactics and deploys them efficiently to the advantage of the organization he works for. I have a very high regard for Rizwan as a professional.

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Rizwan is a talented technical resource in Microsoft and Cisco with direct hands-on experience. He is well and capable of working independently

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Credentials

  • Jeff Weiner on Leading like a CEO
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Solution Sales
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • LinkedIn Quick Tips
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Digital Strategy
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2023
    - Nov, 2024
  • Digital Transformation
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Effectively Leading Digital Transformation
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • RPA Business Analyst Foundation
    UiPath
    Dec, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Discovery-Driven Leadership with Rita McGrath
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Developing Business Acumen
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Partnerships
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Developing a Critical Thinking Mindset
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Learning Microsoft Dynamics 365: The Basics
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Presales Foundation for UiPath Partners
    UiPath
    Sep, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Business Development: Strategic Planning
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Change Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Change Management Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Coaching Your Team to Think and Act Strategically
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Strategic Thinking
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • ABBYY Vantage Intermediate
    ABBYY
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • ABBYY Vantage Fundamentals
    ABBYY
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Get Started with UiPath Process Mining
    UiPath
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales Foundation for UiPath Partners
    UiPath
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leading a Marketing Team
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • SAP ERP Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales Knowledge 2021 - SAP Partner Digital and Social Selling Expert
    SAP
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Creating a Business Plan
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Product Management: Launching Your Product
    LinkedIn
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Human Resources: Job Structure and Design
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Icebreakers for Teams, Meetings, and Groups
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Product Innovation for Product Managers
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales Management. Simplified. (Blinkist Summary)
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Content Marketing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Sales Channel Management
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Small Business Marketing
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Writing a Marketing Plan
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • The Science of Sales
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Transitioning to Management for Salespeople
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • MCSA1: Messaging on Windows Server 2003
    Microsoft
    Apr, 2005
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced LINUX Administration
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  • Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering and Networking
    Turnkey Computer Networks (Pvt) Ltd

Experience

    • Sri Lanka
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Marketing and Business Development
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Metatechno Lanka (Pvt) Ltd was Established in year 2001 in Sri Lanka as a BOI approved limited liability Company & as a fully owned subsidiary of Metatechno Inc. of Japan The company specializes in developing Embedded Software for Electronics and Computing devices manufacturers around the world. Metatechno Lanka is a Partner for UiPath (Robotic Process Automation) and Development Partner for Abbyy Germany. Being a solely owned subsidiary of Metatechno Inc. Japan, Metatechno Lanka has the majority of its clientele in Japan. Equipped with an energetic and skilful workforce, Metatechno Lanka guarantees highest customer satisfaction through providing the perfect software solution to match your need. Show less

    • Oman
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP - Strategy and Business Development
      • Nov 2022 - Present

    • VP - Strategy and Business Development
      • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

      For over 20 years, we’ve fueled the belief that technology can empower people to transform the world. One mission: Increase the capabilities of people and the performance of the organizations we serve. For people driven to deliver results, and make a deep and lasting impact, Expert Software goes all in when solving your biggest challenges, so you can make the most of every opportunity.

    • Sri Lanka
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • May 2021 - Apr 2022

      Perfect Business Solution Services is serving the clients for last 20 years, with an extensive product portfolio of time tested, internationally acclaimed SAP Business One ByDesign, SAP S4 Hana, Sage100 and Sage 200 solutions, the Company has since emerged as the leader in the industry with an array of both custom-made and internationally acclaimed technology products and services, thus living up to its ethos of offering ‘Perfect Solutions’ to its customers. PBSS is a Gold Partner for SAP B1 in Sri Lanka and Maldives Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Of Sales Marketing
      • May 2017 - Apr 2021

      HakiTaak is the Product owner of HakiTaak ERP and HakiTaak Document Management Software for Construction, Projects, and Engineering Companies. As a Sales and Marketing Director, I am responsible for pipeline development, sales strategy, and execution leading to sales of HakiTaak Business Unit and I am responsible for the Product Management. Ensuring achievement of strategic revenue objectives for the assigned market segment and Geographic territory within the MENA Region and Sri Lanka. As the Sales Director, my primary role is to generate, qualify, and close new business for the company with a mix of existing and new clients. I do Effective communication with appropriate client executives to understand their needs and deliver compelling and effective sales proposals, working in concert with the Service Delivery Pursuit Team. * Helps coordinate and lead the sales pursuit process. In conjunction with the Sales and Delivery team, develops new business from new customers and expands business with existing client relationships. Sees that sales strategies/plans are consistent with the company's long-range strategic objectives. * Builds a sales pipeline by developing, nurturing and maintaining client, alliance partner sales force and new business relationships, and executing demand generation activities. * Performs necessary sales administration to make sure that all parties are kept up to date on sales activities. Includes participating in weekly and periodic Go-To-Market team meetings and keeping sales reporting tools up to date. * As the product manager I perform the task to identify the market requirements by doing extensive research, understanding the customer interest and working along with the company's product roadmap. Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Manager - Business Unit Head
      • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

      The primary responsibility is to oversee the business development part of Business DNA. Works on creating a good-will of the company in the market place and among other companies, whether in the related field or other fields of business that the company would benefit from. Business DNA is the product owner of iERP System, iTalent - Talent Management Softwares. Appoints Sales Managers and team members to the company’s business development division. Channel sales planning and partner events organizing to introduce the products and services we deal with. Show less

    • India
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Manager
      • Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

      • Handling LetoERP range of products in Middle East & Africa Market. Leto Products are LetoERP, LetoHRMS, LetoEDMS, LetoPMS, LetoHMS, LetoFAMS & LetoCMMS. • Accomplishes regional sales human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees in assigned districts; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures. • Achieves regional sales operational objectives by contributing regional sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining regional sales system improvements; implementing change. • Meets regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. • Establishes sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for districts in support of national objectives. • Maintains and expands customer base by counseling district sales representatives; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities. • Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors. • Implements trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending. • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks. • Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Manager
      • Feb 2012 - Mar 2015

      • Softlogic is a partner for SAP Business One and Micorsoft Dynamics 365 in Sharjah • Determines annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results. • Establishes sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products. • Implements national sales programs by developing field sales action plans. • Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors. • Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand. • Completes national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. • Maintains national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. • Maintains national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Sales Manager
      • May 2011 - Feb 2012

      • Identify channel partners based on Channel and Account Mapping and Weight age of each channel, contribution to company business and potential of the channel. • Act as prime interface with the brand for all activities; ensure all functional areas are specifically informed of brand values to customers through effective marketing. Plan and Implement the above described activities, based on area strategy, product planning and market analysis, to meet company’s Middle East’s growth objectives. (by country) • Dealer and/or End User Management in terms of regular and effective Marketing activities (product and sales training, horizontal and vertical seminars, PR activities) to enhance company’s Brand Image with a positive business impact on the Software sales for company. • Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets. • Collaboration with leading brands (Microsoft/ Dell/ Bitdefender) to give a complete solution to the customer with great values. Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Manager
      • Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

      • Assigning Dealers and Partners for ERP, BUFFALO and TOUCHATE Software (DMS & HRMS) Products in UAE and other Countries (GCC and Africa) and Develop & maintain relationships with new and existing Dealers to expand sales. • Assigns sales territory to sales executives and assisting them to maintain the customer with relationship. • Ensuring the Partners Business Plans are in place at all accounts, and Sales strategies are implemental to maximise product sales and achieve volume, revenue, investment margins and budget. • Maintain proper ROI on product wise and DSO to be kept in control, to maximize cash deals and Follow up on Payment Collection. • Provide accurate forecasts for all key product lines by dealers & Power retailers, to avoid out-of- stock scenarios. • Coordinating with ERP & BUFFALO principals in all activities like Marketing promotions, Bundle Offers, Brandings, and Partners meet and new product lounge. • Researching and analyzing the pricing of each product line according to the market segmentation and competition/ competitors and designing the pricing policy. • Prepares long- and short-term strategic sales plans for the ERP, BUFFALO and TOUCHMATE Software division accordingly. • Prepare and Participate in exhibitions (GITEX), seminars, marketing activities as and when necessary. Show less

    • Sri Lanka
    • Computer Networking
    • Sales Manager
      • Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

      • Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and technical personnel involved in the development of new and/or maintenance and operation of existing information technology systems • Evaluates overall and individual work performance to determine effectiveness in providing quality products within time and cost restraints • Plan To build the awareness of the products and services in The Country and to ensure that all our activities reflect according to Mission Statement. • Prepares long- and short-term strategic plans concerning information technology for the division and/or department. • Visit customer sites and project sites to check the real situation of them. Approve the final test on networking and PABX system implementation. • Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives, and monitoring local competition • Participate in exhibitions, seminars, marketing activities as and when necessary. • Reconciliation of conflicts within and between staff regarding resources, deadlines, and standards; and the resolution of the most difficult computer/network and applications related problems. • Preparing work schedule and priority schedule for customer support staff. • Supporting day-to-day network and system operations Suggesting and providing IT solutions to business and management problems related to the client data centre networks. • Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximise profits. • Ensure that the delivery and dispatch of all products are punctual and safely delivered. • Managing fourteen IT and eight Marketing staffs within the organisation. • Working Experience in Programming and testing of PABX / Intercom system. • Experience in Demonstrating, System study and Implementing TALLY Accounting Software and Troubleshooting Technical problems. Show less

    • Business System Consultant
      • May 2005 - Apr 2006

      Working Experience in Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations (Active Directory, Exchange Server, Firewall, DNS, proxy/cache engines and web servers). Setup and Manage user roles and privileges and manage Access control on OS's like windows, Linux and windows servers. Very good experience in Configuring, Managing and support VPN networks for roaming users and remote office networks. Implement monitoring tools for network, system and services performance. Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware. Document networks, procedures, standards and policies for network operations. Automate and manage background scheduled jobs. Working Experience in Windows Desktop environments, Networking, Wireless networking, Internet Support, installations of ADSL and Dial up. Maintaining the Hosted domain and E-mails of the Group Very good knowledge in network infrastructure designing, Supervise and maintaining the copper (CAT5, CAT6) and Fibre Network Cabling Have a very good knowledge in Cisco and other Network Products especially Routers, Switches, Patch panels and check points. Strong working knowledge of major networking components, network operating systems and advanced computer hardware components Hands on knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification maintenance and repair of IT hardware and software. Show less

Education

  • Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
    2023 - 2024
  • Jaipur National University
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
    2018 - 2020
  • WinSYS Networks (Pvt) Ltd
    Microsoft Certified System Engineer, IT
    2002 - 2004
  • WinSYS Networks (Pvt) Ltd
    Cisco Certified Network Associate, Networking
    2002 - 2004
  • Zahira College Mawanella
    G.C.E A/L, Business/Commerce, General
    1988 - 2001

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