markombk

General Manager | Head Of Operations | Chief Of Staff

With over 18 years of experience spanning business development, sales, customer relations, and project management, I’ve cultivated a versatile skill set that enables me to transform ideas into tangible results. From my early days in sales to my current focus on project management and business growth, I’ve guided the creation of IT products—including SaaS solutions, web and mobile applications, and Web3 services—from inception to launch.

As a transformational leader, I prioritize a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. By fostering knowledge sharing and providing a supportive environment, I help teams learn, innovate, and consistently deliver outstanding results. Leveraging my technical expertise and strong communication skills, I bring together cross-functional teams, inspire them toward a shared vision, and drive measurable impact.

Throughout my career, I’ve excelled in optimizing project management initiatives through agile methodologies and clear communication channels—ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables that elevate clients’ businesses. My experience navigating high-stakes environments, particularly in Web3 cybersecurity, has honed my negotiation, crisis management, and problem-solving abilities. With a deep passion for operational excellence, AI & tech innovation, and creating positive impact, I remain committed to using my expertise to shape dynamic, forward-thinking organizations.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $150,000

Hourly rate: $65

Nationality: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Residency: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates


Experience

Chief of Staff
Veza Digital
2025 - 2025
// Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Oversaw the end-to-end hiring process, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-caliber talent and a smooth onboarding experience to foster team excellence. // Strategic Oversight Aligned cross-functional teams—design, development, marketing, and operations—with the agency’s strategic direction, leveraging market insights to stay ahead of industry trends. // Business Growth & Development Expanded the agency’s revenue streams by identifying new market opportunities, enhancing existing services, and championing innovative offerings for sustained growth. // Partnership Management Built and maintained key partnerships, creating mutually beneficial relationships that extended Veza Digital’s reach and enhanced service delivery. // Process Improvement Optimized workflows and operational structures to increase efficiency, promote agility, and deliver exceptional client experiences. // Leadership & Collaboration Fostered a high-performance culture by mentoring rising leaders, facilitating inter-departmental synergy, and driving team-wide accountability. // Mergers & Acquisitions Directed critical M&A initiatives, including due diligence, audits, and post-integration processes, ensuring strategic alignment and a smooth transition. // AI & Tech Innovation - Autonomous AI Agents & Multi-Agent Systems: Automated complex tasks, reducing manual interventions and streamlining end-to-end workflows. - Advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) & LLMs: Enhanced large language model capabilities with context-driven retrieval, boosting accuracy and enterprise performance. - Predictive AI Models: Integrated traditional predictive solutions with generative AI systems for robust, data-driven insights across organizational functions.// Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Oversaw the end-to-end hiring process, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-caliber talent and a smooth onboarding experience to foster team excellence. // Strategic Oversight Aligned cross-functional teams—design, development, marketing, and operations—with the agency’s strategic direction, leveraging market insights to stay ahead of industry trends. // Business Growth & Development Expanded the agency’s revenue streams by identifying new market opportunities, enhancing existing services, and championing innovative offerings for sustained growth. // Partnership Management Built and maintained key partnerships, creating mutually beneficial relationships that extended Veza Digital’s reach and enhanced service delivery. // Process Improvement Optimized workflows and operational structures to increase efficiency, promote agility, and deliver exceptional client experiences. // Leadership & Collaboration Fostered a high-performance culture by mentoring rising leaders, facilitating inter-departmental synergy, and driving team-wide accountability. // Mergers & Acquisitions Directed critical M&A initiatives, including due diligence, audits, and post-integration processes, ensuring strategic alignment and a smooth transition. // AI & Tech Innovation - Autonomous AI Agents & Multi-Agent Systems: Automated complex tasks, reducing manual interventions and streamlining end-to-end workflows. - Advanced RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) & LLMs: Enhanced large language model capabilities with context-driven retrieval, boosting accuracy and enterprise performance. - Predictive AI Models: Integrated traditional predictive solutions with generative AI systems for robust, data-driven insights across organizational functions.
Account Manager
Hacken
2023 - 2025
* Account Management Protocol: Designed and implemented a comprehensive Account Management protocol, standardizing client lifecycle processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and significantly improving retention metrics. * CRM Development: Led the strategic overhaul and development of a tailored Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, streamlining client engagement workflows and driving consistent client growth across key segments. * Client-Centric Workshops: Facilitated targeted workshops to educate internal teams on client-centric practices, driving alignment across departments and embedding a culture of proactive account management and service excellence.
General Manager
Veza Digital
2023 - 2025
- Strategic Oversight: I provide comprehensive oversight to all our agency's departments, ensuring that the design, development, marketing, R&D, and operations teams function cohesively and align with our broader mission. - Business Growth and M&A: I am deeply committed to fostering the growth of Veza Digital by continuously identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities. In addition to driving organic growth, I have played a key role in our merger and acquisition (M&A) efforts, including auditing potential acquisition targets, conducting thorough due diligence, managing the financing process, and leading the successful integration of acquired companies into our operations. - Process Improvement: A key aspect of my role involves constantly evaluating and refining our operational processes. By introducing innovative strategies and streamlining workflows, I ensure that our agency remains agile, efficient, and client-centric. - Leadership & Collaboration: I pride myself on fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. By mentoring our talent and facilitating cross-departmental synergies, I drive the collective success of our teams. - Visionary Planning: Guided by market insights and industry trends, I shape the future trajectory of Veza Digital, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve and consistently deliver unparalleled value to our clients.
Senior Project Manager
Halborn
2021 - 2023
- Led project management initiatives including setting up projects in Jira, onboarding clients, creating communication touchpoints, and ensuring all data was current in Salesforce. - Established effective communication channels for daily interaction with clients, focusing on maintaining an open dialogue and promptly addressing concerns. - Coordinated a team of engineers to work on specified tasks, ensuring timely completion of project milestones and overall project success. - Enhanced clients' cybersecurity posture by organizing scoping calls and utilizing agile project management strategies to ensure a 360-degree holistic cybersecurity approach. - Conducted internal sessions aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of service delivery to clients. - Collaborated closely with the Resource Manager to optimize workforce allocation, ensuring the best engineering talent was assigned to relevant projects and tasks. - Devised up-selling and cross-selling strategies in collaboration with the sales team, and participated in sales conversations with clients. - Thrived in a high-pressure environment, managing tight deadlines and high-stress situations associated with the cybersecurity sector. - Liaised with the finance team to ensure prompt payment of invoices, while also contributing to the development of client relationship strategies. - Demonstrated strong negotiation and crisis management skills, often being involved in challenging and sensitive client discussions.
SENIOR PROJECT & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT ADVISOR
Veza Digital
2021 - 2023
* Growth Strategies: Developed customized growth strategies encompassing project management, sales, and organizational improvements. * Market Analysis: Analyzed market trends to drive innovation and maximize ROI. * Team Training: Provided training on productivity tools to enhance efficiency.

Skills

account-manager
blockchain
digital-marketing
growth-hacker
jira
marketing-analyst
operations
product-manager
project-manager
sales
salesforce
web3
english