SALEM ALSHEHHI

SALEM ALSHEHHI

Manager Technical Solutions Consultant | Pre-Sales

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Adaptable professional transitioning from aircraft engineering to technical solutions management, bringing 17 years of experience spanning 4 organizations across the UAE and United Kingdom. Holds expertise in pre-sales solution design, enterprise connectivity, and cross-functional team leadership within GCC markets. Closed an AED 20M deal for a leading UAE bank involving multi-country SD-WAN transformation and cut response times from 14 days to 5 days. Committed to delivering scalable telecommunications solutions through structured vendor management and technical feasibility assessment.

Career highlights

Enterprise Deal Execution: Closed an AED 20M deal for a leading UAE bank involving multi-country SD-WAN transformation and enterprise connectivity.

Sales Performance: Exceeded annual targets of AED 3.5M by 150-200% on multiple occasions through value-based selling and pipeline management.

Process Optimization: Cut response times from 14 days to 5 days by implementing geo-marketing tools and streamlined feasibility workflows.

Leadership Development: Completed the Harvard Leadership Program in Management Essentials as part of professional certifications.

Key skills

ProfessionalVendor & Partner Management Leadership Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams Enterprise Connectivity SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Fortinet) Managed MPLS Managed Internet Services Global Connectivity Public Wi-Fi Solutions Managed voice Cloud Platforms Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services Oracle Cloud Methodologies ITIL Service Management Pre-Sales Solution Design Technical Feasibility Assessment Networking Enterprise Network Architecture

Professional experience

Manager Technical Solutions Consultant (Pre-Sales)Jan 2021 - Present
Du TelecommunicationDubai, United Arab Emirates

Directs a diverse team of IT professionals delivering enterprise-grade solutions services, managing key operations across major client accounts, and overseeing complex vendor ecosystems.

  • Closed an AED 20M deal for a leading UAE bank involving multi-country SD-WAN transformation, enterprise connectivity, and multi-vendor coordination.
  • Lifted customer satisfaction from 75% to 95% within 12 months through improved solution design processes.
  • Cut response times from 14 days to 5 days by implementing geo-marketing tools and streamlined feasibility workflows.
  • Achieved a 50-60% win rate on enterprise proposals while managing 1-3 major RFPs per team member quarterly.
  • Received Employee of the Month twice for pre-sales leadership and enterprise deal execution.
Manager Advanced Connectivity SalesJan 2018 - Jan 2020
Du TelecommunicationDubai, United Arab Emirates

Shaped regional forecasting models and stakeholder engagement frameworks for enterprise accounts, guiding pipeline governance and sales operations to close complex deals.

  • Exceeded annual targets of AED 3.5M by 150-200% on multiple occasions through value-based selling and disciplined pipeline management.
  • Secured AED 600K in monthly recurring revenue from a single educational institution during the pandemic while delivering two enterprise products.
  • Structured a government partnership with a UAE public sector organisation, delivering an employee benefits programme with institutional cost savings and strengthened executive relationships.
Operation Team Lead and SalesJan 2013 - Jan 2018
EmaratechDubai, United Arab Emirates

Directed operations for a technology provider owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, managing a 50 person team with 3 direct reports. Oversaw daily processing of 300 applications for government entities including GDFRA, Emirates Identity Authority, and Dubai Land Department.

  • Reduced error rates from 8% to 2% by establishing workflow controls, standardising processes, and introducing quality monitoring.
  • Improved turnaround time by 30 to 40% through standard operating procedures, quality checkpoints, and cross functional coordination.
  • Lifted customer satisfaction from 85% to 90% via faster processing times, error reduction, and enhanced service governance.
Turn Around Operations Supervisor / Acting Duty ManagerJan 2008 - Jan 2012
Etihad AirwaysAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Reported to station management while steering ground operations and airport turnarounds. Aligned service delivery with regulatory requirements and corporate standards through cross-functional team direction across multiple international assignments.

  • Coordinated 10 to 15 daily flight turnarounds with a 10-person team, managing service providers to meet compliance standards.
  • Executed international deployments to Australia for training delivery and Ireland for operational troubleshooting.
Aircraft Engineer (Work Placement)Sep 2026 - Present
Royal Air Force UKLondon, United Kingdom
  • Completed over 100 hours of final checks, repairs, and maintenance activities on Harrier and Jaguar fighter aircraft.
  • Received UAE Air Force recognition as best academic achiever during military engineering programme.

Education

MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (In Progress)Jan 2026
City St George’s, University of London
Bachelor of Business AdministrationJan 2016
Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men's College

Quality and Strategic Management

BTEC National DiplomaJan 2007
Essex College

Aeronautical Engineering

DiplomaJan 2007
Royal Air Force College

Aerospace Weapons and Electrical Systems

B1 DiplomaJan 2009
Aviation Australia

Airframe and Powerplant

Bachelor of Business Administration, Quality and Strategic ManagementJan 2016
Essex College Crawley, United Kingdom
BTEC National Diploma in Aeronautical EngineeringJan 2007
Royal Air Force College United Kingdom

Diploma in Aerospace Weapons and Electrical Systems 2007 Aviation Australia Brisbane, Australia B1 Diploma in Airframe and Powerplant 2009

Certifications

Harvard Leadership ProgramManagement Essentials2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
ITIL Foundation v3.1Axelos institute2014-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Python ProgrammingUniversity of Birmingham2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Visual Basic ProgrammingRAK International Institute2003-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
OCR Entry-Level Certificate in Using ICTOxford Cambridge2006-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
SD-WAN Solutions certificationCisco and Fortinet Certified2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
IELTS International English ExaminationOxford Cambridge
Load Control Basic CourseEtihad Airways Academy2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

English · Professional

Arabic · Native