Muhammad Zainulabdeen
@muhammadzainulabdeen
I open enterprise markets and grow IT services revenue across the Middle East and Asia.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I lead global sales and business development at Lyans Global, bringing IT services and software solutions to enterprise clients through revenue-focused market entry, strategic accounts, and long-term partnerships.
Previously, I led Middle East territory sales at Millennium IT ESP and sales and territory management at John Keells Information Technology, closing enterprise deals across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka—including without a local presence.
Across John Keells Computer Services, Keells Business Systems, Chart Software House, and Sathosa Computer Services, I have led software engineering, projects, business analysis, and operations. I've built partner ecosystems, turned a loss-making division profitable, and delivered digital transformation, SAP, cloud, managed services, and enterprise technology engagements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Global Sales and Business Development
Lyans Global
Aug 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Leading global sales and business development for an IT services and consulting boutique, focusing on revenue growth, market penetration, and strategic partnerships.
Director – Territory Sales – Middle East
Millennium IT ESP
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years)
Directed territory sales for the Middle East region, identifying market dynamics, building channels for go-to-market, and driving brand and sales growth.
Head of Sales and Territory Management
John Keells Information Technology
Jan 2018 - Mar 2022 (4 years 2 months)
Led sales and territory management across Asian and Middle Eastern territories, focusing on SAP, Microsoft/Azure, software, and digital transformation services.
Territory Manager – Middle East, Business Head - Resourcing
John Keells Computer Services Limited
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 5 months)
Managed the resourcing business in the Middle East, turning a loss-making division into a profitable operation and retaining a key client.
Business Development Manager – SAP Netweaver Practice
John Keells Computer Services Limited
Sep 2007 - Dec 2009 (2 years 3 months)
Promoted SAP implementation services to the external market, ensuring technical consultants were certified and acquiring clients in Sri Lanka and the Middle East.
Project Manager
John Keells Computer Services Limited
Jan 2001 - Sep 2007 (6 years 8 months)
Managed software implementation projects for clients in the UAE, including a travel and holiday package implementation.
Manager - Business Analysis
Keells Business Systems Limited
Feb 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 10 months)
Managed software operations for a systems integrator, handling major clients including a leading bank in Sri Lanka.
General Manager
Chart Software House (Pvt) Limited
Sep 1990 - Jan 1999 (8 years 4 months)
Managed total operations of the company, driving revenue growth and showcasing capabilities to overseas markets.
Systems Analyst
Sathosa Computer Services
Jan 1985 - Aug 1990 (5 years 7 months)
Supported major systems implementations in government departments and developed microcomputer-based systems, including representing the company in Abu Dhabi.
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