Shakir Al Saladin
About Shakir Al Saladin
Shakir Al Saladin serves as the Director of Engagement at Eden Technologies, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in IT leadership, having held positions at JPMorgan Chase and Avanade, and is experienced in guiding organizations through IT transformations and migrations.
Current Role at Eden Technologies
Shakir Al Saladin serves as the Director of Engagement at Eden Technologies since 2016. In this role, he focuses on transforming IT into a revenue-generating service through lean IT practices. He guides organizations in navigating Office 365, cloud, and data center migrations. His responsibilities include developing global IT architectural, engineering, and operations models, emphasizing IT standards and procedures. Al Saladin also manages vendor relationships, ensuring accountability for deliverables and adherence to service level agreements.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase
Before joining Eden Technologies, Shakir Al Saladin worked at JPMorgan Chase as a Vice President from 2010 to 2014. During his tenure, he led a large multi-million dollar data center migration project for Michigan State University. This experience contributed to his expertise in managing complex IT projects and aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
Background in IT Consulting
Shakir Al Saladin has a strong background in IT consulting, having worked at Avanade as a Senior Consultant-Team Manager from 2008 to 2010. He also held the position of Enterprise Technology and System Architecture Executive Leader at the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) in New York City from 1999 to 2008. His roles involved advising C-level executives on aligning IT goals with business objectives using strategic frameworks and methodologies.
Education and Professional Development
Shakir Al Saladin studied at Western Governors University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in designing business information systems tailored to firm goals, needs, and service level requirements. He emphasizes the importance of motivating and mentoring teams, delivering leadership and guidance, and championing change and new technologies.