Ryan Smiley

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director of IT and Cybersecurity at Presight

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Ryan is an innovative technology leader with over 20 years of experience in cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and IT strategy. A graduate of the University of Strathclyde with Microsoft Azure certifications, he specializes in delivering enterprise-grade architecture. Colleagues describe him as inspiring, a perfectionist, and a true servant leader.

Having worked extensively across the UK, UAE, Qatar, and Cyprus, Ryan possesses a distinctively global perspective. His recent travels include a trip to Astana, Kazakhstan, demonstrating an ability to adapt and find perspective in diverse international environments, even in extreme climates.

Unique fact: Ryan is a recipient of the UAE Golden Visa, a prestigious long-term residency visa.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Risk Tolerant

Early Adopter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Transformation
He has led multi-million-pound cloud, DevOps, and security programmes, specializing in large-scale Azure and hybrid cloud transformations for enterprise clients.
AI & DevSecOps
His career focus includes driving digital, AI, and DevSecOps transformation, with recent leadership roles centered on AI and platform engineering.
Cybersecurity Strategy
As Director of IT and Cybersecurity, he is directly accountable for enterprise IT strategy and cybersecurity governance for over 1, 000 users.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Director of IT and Cybersecurity at Presight
8-2024 - 8-2025
Director of Infrastructure & Devops at Core42
6-2023 - 8-2024
Head of Infrastructure and Cloud at EWEC
12-2022 - 6-2023
Head of Cloud & Transformation at Claranet
7-2022 - 12-2022
Head of Cloud & Data Practice at Claranet

Education

2005 - 2008
BSc Applied Computing from University of Strathclyde
1998 - 2004
A levels from The English College - Dubai - UAE

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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