Shavkat Khuseynov
About Shavkat Khuseynov
Shavkat Khuseynov is a Manager of Global Procurement, Sourcing & Operations at SOTI, where he leads a global travel team and oversees procurement processes. He has a diverse background in project management and product management, with previous roles at Telia, JSC Uzbektelecom, and Rogers Communications.
Current Role at SOTI
Shavkat Khuseynov serves as the Manager of Global Procurement, Sourcing & Operations at SOTI. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing procurement processes and strategies in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In his role, he leads a global travel team that spans four regions and over ten countries. He is responsible for the automation and centralization of global procurement processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in sourcing operations.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Khuseynov has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Telia as a Project Manager in Service Network for 11 months in 2009, followed by a four-year tenure as Manager of Product Management from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he served as an Associate Product Manager at JSC Uzbektelecom from 2000 to 2004. His roles involved managing product development and service delivery in Uzbekistan.
Experience at Rogers Communications
At Rogers Communications, Khuseynov held multiple positions between 2014 and 2018. He was the Strategic Sourcing Lead in Procurement & Supplier Management for three years, followed by a year as Product Manager in the Enterprise Business Unit. During his time there, he focused on sourcing strategies and product management within the telecommunications industry in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Educational Background
Khuseynov has a solid educational foundation in business and technology. He studied at Tashkent State Technical University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Management from 1995 to 1999. He then pursued a Master of Arts in Transition Economies at the University of Reading from 1999 to 2000. In 2011, he completed the IT/IP Business Competence Development Programme at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, achieving a Diploma with 10 ECTS.
Achievements in Process Automation
At SOTI, Khuseynov successfully implemented a corporate travel management tool to enhance the experience of global corporate travelers and travel coordinators. He also automated the reporting for the business travel category using Power BI. His work includes developing short-term sourcing strategies and long-term plans for SOTI's travel spend area, along with completing projects in Global Group Benefit/HR, Global Scheduled Billing, and Contract Lifecycle Management.