Shadman Shaikh
About Shadman Shaikh
Shadman Shaikh is a National Account Manager at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in sales and account management, with previous experience at Level 3 Communications and Best Buy.
Work at Cogent Communications
Shadman Shaikh has been serving as a National Account Manager at Cogent Communications since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing key accounts and developing strategies to enhance client relationships. His responsibilities include identifying connectivity solutions that meet client needs and fostering partnerships that drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Level 3 Communications
Shadman Shaikh interned at Level 3 Communications in two capacities. He worked as a Summer Intern in 2015 for two months, where he utilized consultative selling techniques to identify connectivity solutions. In 2016, he served as a US Sales Program Office Intern for four months. During his time at Level 3, he played a key role in migrating clients from MPLS to VPLS and successfully connected customers to major cloud services.
Education and Expertise
Shadman Shaikh studied at Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management Information Systems from 2014 to 2019. His education provided him with a strong foundation in business principles and technology management, which he applies in his current role.
Background in Retail Technology
Before entering the telecommunications sector, Shadman Shaikh worked at Best Buy as a Computer and Tablets Specialist from 2012 to 2013. In this position, he gained experience in customer service and technology sales, which contributed to his skills in relationship building and consultative selling.