Sami Istephan
About Sami Istephan
Sami Istephan is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Scandit, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as BT, Vodafone, and Sharp Electronics, and possesses expertise in mobile app development and data capture technologies.
Current Role at Scandit
Sami Istephan serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Scandit, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he focuses on building and maintaining strategic alliances that enhance Scandit's enterprise-grade mobile data capture platform. His role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to drive the adoption of innovative mobile solutions across industries.
Previous Experience in Strategic Partnerships
Before joining Scandit, Sami Istephan held several significant roles in strategic partnerships and channel development. He worked at Vodafone as the Head of Alliances and System Integrators from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Channel Development Director at BT from 2007 to 2008 and served as the Strategic Partner Development Director at BT from 2009 to 2014. His experience spans various aspects of partnership management, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Sami Istephan completed his Master of Business Administration at The University of Huddersfield from 1992 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from De Montfort University, which he attended from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in marketing and strategic partnerships.
Skills and Expertise
Sami Istephan possesses a range of skills related to mobile technology and enterprise workflows. He has expertise in creating and powering mobile applications for various functions, including mobile point of sale, mobile shopping, self-checkout, inventory management, and proof of delivery. His knowledge of proprietary computer vision, augmented reality, and machine learning technologies enhances his ability to drive innovation in mobile data capture.
Contributions to Scandit
At Scandit, Sami Istephan has contributed to the success of the company's mobile data capture platform, which is utilized by prominent brands such as Sephora, Louis Vuitton, DHL, and Levi Strauss & Co. His work has involved collaboration with leading investors, including GV (Google Ventures) and Atomico, to further enhance the platform's capabilities and market reach.