Akif Chaudhry

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Business Solutions Architect at Sharp Brains

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Overview

Akif Chaudhry is a Business Solutions Architect at Sharp Brains with 10 years of experience in IT service delivery and pre-sales for SaaS solutions. An MBA graduate from COMSATS, he specializes in optimizing managed services for enterprise clients and driving growth through ERP/CRM technology.

He recently celebrated his company, Sharp Brains, being nominated by the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) as a top IT services revenue generator.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

IT Service Delivery
Manages end-to-end delivery of IT services, including EUC and field support, with a focus on optimizing SLA performance and operational efficiency for enterprise clients.
SaaS & ERP Solutions
Specializes in SaaS-based platforms like ERP/CRM and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to deliver scalable, industry-specific solutions for clients.
Strategic Business Growth
Focuses on client acquisition and building long-term stakeholder relationships to drive revenue growth through tailored IT and offshore workforce solutions.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2025
Business Solutions Architect at Sharp Brains
8-2022 - 3-2025
Business Development & Partner Manager at Sharp Brains
2-2022 - 4-2023
ERP Sales Manager UAE-Microsoft Dynamics 365 at Dynamics Stream - EMEA | UK | USA
12-2020 - 1-2022
Businses Development Manager at Confiz
9-2015 - 4-2020
Regional Sales Manager at Hashoo Group

Education

9-2007 - 11-2009
Master of Business Administration - MBA from COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology
2006 - 2008
Master's degree from COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology

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Exp : 11 Location : Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Business Solutions Architect at Sharp Brains
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Insights For Selling To Akif

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Akif is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Akif

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Akif move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Akif take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Akif

Personality Compatibility


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