Ali Shaikh
About Ali Shaikh
Ali Shaikh is a Director of Digital Transformation with extensive experience in leading customer engagements and developing digital strategies. He has worked in various roles related to SAP and digital technology solutions, and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Extol Solutions.
Current Role as Director Digital Transformation
Currently, Ali Shaikh serves as the Director of Digital Transformation at a confidential organization in Pakistan. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing digital transformation strategies that align with customer objectives. He leads customer engagements to assess strategic goals and identify improvement opportunities. His responsibilities include measuring the return on investment for digital projects and refining approaches to ensure effective resource allocation.
Previous Experience in Digital Transformation
Ali Shaikh has extensive experience in digital transformation roles. He worked as the Head of Digital Transformation and Company Secretary at a confidential organization from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Manager and Lead Pre-Sales Specialist for SAP from 2018 to 2022. His earlier positions include working as a Trainee SAP Consultant at Tapal Tea (Pvt) Ltd and Thal Engineering, where he gained foundational knowledge in SAP solutions.
Educational Background in Management Information Systems
Ali Shaikh is pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems and Services at the Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology (KIET). He has been studying at KIET since 2017, which has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his roles in digital transformation and technology management.
Expertise in Digital Technology Solutions
Ali Shaikh maintains a strong knowledge of emerging trends in digital technology solutions, including SAP, Microsoft, Odoo, and Huawei. He collaborates closely with presales, Centers of Excellence (COE), and technical enablement teams to develop effective digital transformation strategies. His expertise includes setting digital strategy and managing technology roadmaps for ERP systems.
Leadership in SAP Projects
In his current role, Ali Shaikh leads a team focused on various SAP projects, including SAP S/4 HANA, ARIBA, SUCCESS FACTORS, and SAP Cloud Solutions. He develops customer-specific value roadmaps to ensure successful digital transformation efforts and promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among customers to establish a robust digital ecosystem.