Oumar. Etienne Mbengue
About Oumar. Etienne Mbengue
Oumar Etienne Mbengue serves as the Regional Learning Manager for North America at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having held various roles at notable companies including NTT America, Level 3 Communications, and AT&T.
Current Role at Cogent Communications
Oumar Etienne Mbengue serves as the Regional Learning Manager for North America at Cogent Communications since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the learning and development initiatives within the organization. He also works as a Global Account Manager for Carrier and Net-Centric services since 2018, where he is responsible for managing key accounts and driving sales strategies.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Oumar has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. He worked at NTT America as a Global Account Manager from 2017 to 2018, and prior to that, he served as a Sales Director at GTT Communications, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. His career also includes positions at Level 3 Communications, TATA Communications Ltd., and AT&T, where he held various roles focused on sales and account management.
Educational Background
Oumar studied at the University of Le Mans in France, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a foundation for his professional expertise in sales and account management within the telecommunications sector.
Skills and Expertise
Oumar possesses a strong skill set in solution selling, contract negotiation, proposal development, and sales funnel management. He has a proven track record in enhancing sales operations and implementing training programs. His fluency in French and intermediate proficiency in Portuguese further support his ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients.
Career Progression
Oumar's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Senior Account Executive at UUNET from 1998 to 2002. He has held various leadership roles, including Director of Business Development at Driveline Solutions and Global Account Director at TATA Communications. His diverse experience has contributed to his deep knowledge of services such as Data Center, Cloud Services, and Security Solutions.