Iskandar Ahmat

Associate Partner

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia30 yrs 10 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in IT governance and cybersecurity strategies.
  • Proven track record in SaaS management and cost optimization.
  • Strong relationships with CIOs across Southeast Asia.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and IT governance expert with a strong focus on cybersecurity and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

It GovernanceCybersecuritySaas ManagementSales ManagementAi AdoptionCloud AdoptionClient RelationsIt ManagementLeadership

Other Skills

IT asset managementROI demonstrationmarket penetrationRPAintelligent document processingcloud adoption strategiesmanaged servicescybersecurity servicessoftware lifecycle managementdigital transformationIT infrastructuremanaged service strategiesengagement delivery qualitycustomer satisfactiondata protection

About

Most organizations today are not short of technology. They are short of clarity. Across Southeast Asia, I work with CIOs and business leaders who are navigating an increasingly complex environment—multiple SaaS platforms, growing cloud investments, and rising expectations around governance, security, and cost accountability. The challenge is rarely about adopting more tools. It is about understanding what you already have, what is working, and what needs to change. My role is to support organizations in making better technology decisions—grounded in visibility, governance, and real business outcomes. This includes: • Bringing visibility into SaaS, cloud, and IT environments • Identifying inefficiencies, unused investments, and hidden risks • Supporting governance and compliance alignment • Helping leadership teams regain control over cost and complexity My approach is simple — Not to sell more technology, but to help organizations use technology better. Over time, this has helped teams: • Reduce unnecessary spend • Improve accountability across IT environments • Strengthen their overall operational posture I spend a significant part of my time in conversations with CIOs across the region, and one theme is consistent: 👉 Technology is no longer the challenge. 👉 Managing it effectively is. If you are exploring how to bring more clarity, structure, and control into your IT environment, I am always open to a thoughtful exchange.

Experience

30 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Commit solutions sdn bhd

Growth & Strategy. Director

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Malaysia, APAC · Hybrid

  • Commit Solutions is a Malaysia-owned IT consultancy and trusted regional advisor for enterprises navigating the intersection of IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
  • In this role, I lead GTM strategy, enterprise partnerships, and client advisory across our full solution portfolio — helping CIOs and CISOs across ASEAN make smarter, more defensible technology decisions.
  • Advise enterprises on end-to-end IT governance — spanning SaaS management, IT asset management, identity governance, and cybersecurity posture improvement
  • Develop and manage strategic vendor partnerships with Josys, Flexera, Device42, Snare, and Cybring — building a cohesive solution stack that addresses the full IT control lifecycle
  • Support clients in regulated sectors (FSI, O&G, healthcare) in achieving compliance with RMiT, MAS TRM, Act 854, PDPA, and OJK frameworks
  • Drive enterprise pipeline growth across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines through executive engagement and thought leadership
IT governanceSaaS managementIT asset managementcybersecurityIT GovernanceCybersecurity

Josys

Regional Director

Sep 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Singapore, APAC · Hybrid

  • Josys is a SaaS & device management platform that gives IT and finance teams complete visibility over their software portfolio — enabling smarter spend decisions, identity governance, and security compliance from a single pane of glass.
  • Built and scaled the Josys enterprise pipeline across SEA — engaging CIOs, CTOs, and IT procurement leaders in banking, insurance, telco, and manufacturing
  • Positioned Josys as the SaaS management platform of choice for organizations with RMiT, MAS TRM, and OJK compliance obligations
  • Demonstrated measurable ROI from SaaS rationalization, automated access governance, and license right-sizing — helping clients reclaim up to 30% of software spend
  • Partnered with MSPs, SIs, and regional channel partners to accelerate market penetration across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia
SaaS managementROI demonstrationmarket penetrationSaaS ManagementSales Management

Laiye

Country Sales Director, APAC

Jan 2022Sep 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Spearheaded regional growth for Laiye’s Intelligent Automation and Conversational AI platform across ASEAN and global enterprise accounts.
  • Helped organizations transform operations with AI-powered chatbots, RPA, and intelligent document processing, reducing operational costs and improving customer experience.
  • Partnered with CIOs and COOs of leading enterprises to design AI adoption roadmaps, aligning automation strategies with digital transformation initiatives.
  • Expanded Laiye’s regional market footprint by securing key enterprise wins and building strategic alliances with system integrators and technology partners.
  • Delivered measurable outcomes by enabling clients to automate manual workflows, cut process times by up to 40%, and improve compliance reporting accuracy.
AI adoptionRPAintelligent document processingAI AdoptionSales Management

Cloud4c services

Country Manager

Apr 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Pioneered Cloud4C’s entry into Malaysia, positioning it as a leading managed services provider for mission-critical workloads across regulated industries.
  • Partnered with CIOs and CTOs of banks, insurance firms, and large enterprises to design secure, compliant cloud adoption strategies aligned with RMiT and global frameworks.
  • Grew Cloud4C’s market presence by securing strategic wins in financial services and manufacturing, leading to multi-million-dollar annual revenues.
  • Drove adoption of SAP on Cloud, disaster recovery-as-a-service, and cybersecurity services, enabling enterprises to modernize IT infrastructure while reducing TCO by up to 30%.
  • Established partnerships with regulators, industry bodies, and technology partners to reinforce Cloud4C’s position as a trusted managed cloud partner in Malaysia.
cloud adoption strategiesmanaged servicescybersecurity servicesCloud AdoptionSales Management

Softwareone

4 roles

Marketing Leader for South East Asia and Oceania

Jan 2019Apr 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Established and grew SoftwareOne’s presence in Malaysia, advising enterprises and government-linked organizations on software lifecycle management, cloud adoption, and digital transformation strategies.
  • Partnered with CIOs and CFOs to optimize multi-vendor software licensing and cloud spend, enabling organizations to achieve up to double-digit cost savings and improved compliance.
  • Expanded customer relationships beyond licensing into cloud migration, digital workplace modernization, and managed services, creating new high-value revenue streams.
  • Secured key enterprise accounts in financial services, manufacturing, and public sector, building a sustainable pipeline of recurring business.
  • Collaborated with global teams to bring best practices and innovative frameworks to Malaysian enterprises, strengthening local market credibility.
software lifecycle managementcloud adoptiondigital transformationCloud AdoptionSales Management

Director Solutions Sales

Jan 2018Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

client relationssales managementSales ManagementClient Relations

Head of Consulting Services

Sep 2013Apr 2020 · 6 yrs 7 mos

client relationssales managementSales ManagementClient Relations

Marketing & Client Intelligence Leader for South East Asia

Sep 2013Apr 2020 · 6 yrs 7 mos

client relationssales managementSales ManagementClient Relations

Avanade malaysia sdn bhd

Group Manager, Business Development

Aug 2011Aug 2013 · 2 yrs · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Led Avanade’s business expansion in Malaysia, positioning the firm as the trusted Microsoft-focused digital transformation partner for enterprises.
  • Partnered with CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders to modernize IT infrastructure, migrate workloads to Microsoft Azure, and enable digital workplaces on Microsoft 365.
  • Secured major enterprise and public sector engagements, driving multi-million-ringgit revenues and establishing Avanade’s footprint in regulated industries.
  • Built and led a high-performing consulting and delivery team to ensure successful project execution, adoption, and long-term client value realization.
  • Strengthened Avanade’s local brand by aligning with Microsoft Malaysia and Accenture leadership, enabling co-sell motions and large-scale transformation programs.
client relationssales managementSales ManagementClient Relations

Dell global business center sdn bhd

2 roles

Sales Senior Manager, Global Accounts

Promoted

Jun 2009Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Managed regional enterprise accounts across ASEAN and Asia Pacific/Japan, supporting clients in optimizing IT infrastructure, end-user computing, and enterprise solutions.
  • Collaborated with CIOs and IT decision-makers to design technology refresh, virtualization, and managed service strategies that improved operational efficiency.
  • Consistently exceeded sales and customer success targets, contributing to double-digit revenue growth in the region.
  • Partnered with Dell’s global delivery and technical teams to streamline solution delivery and enhance customer satisfaction, ensuring high renewal and expansion rates.
  • Strengthened Dell’s position as a trusted enterprise technology provider in ASEAN by building long-term client relationships and driving multi-country engagements.
IT infrastructuremanaged service strategiesIT ManagementClient Relations

Engagement Manager

Jun 2007Jun 2009 · 2 yrs · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Responsible for the Infrastructure Consulting Services (ICS) sales, engagement delivery quality and customer satisfaction by structuring and managing deals through completion. At the same time responsible for assembling the consulting delivery team and ensuring the team both structures and executes on the problem solving methodology correctly and to the agreed budget.
engagement delivery qualitycustomer satisfactionClient RelationsSales Management

Symantec malaysia

Senior Principle Consultant

Jan 2006Mar 2007 · 1 yr 2 mos · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Led Symantec’s business growth in Malaysia, positioning the company as a trusted partner for cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance.
  • Worked closely with CIOs, CISOs, and regulators to strengthen enterprise resilience against evolving cyber threats.
  • Delivered significant revenue growth by securing strategic accounts in financial services, telco, and public sector, aligned with Malaysia’s national cybersecurity priorities.
  • Advocated enterprise adoption of Symantec’s portfolio across endpoint protection, data loss prevention, and threat intelligence, enabling organizations to reduce security incidents and meet compliance requirements.
  • Built and mentored a high-performing team, fostering strong collaboration with Symantec’s global resources and local partners to deliver measurable client impact.
cybersecuritydata protectionCybersecurityClient Relations

Microsoft (malaysia) sdn bhd

2 roles

Professional Development Manager

Feb 2005Dec 2005 · 10 mos

  • Designed and delivered executive development programs to upskill technology leaders across enterprise and public sector clients.
  • Partnered with CIOs, IT directors, and HR leaders to align talent capability building with digital transformation roadmaps.
  • Facilitated Microsoft-led training and certification initiatives, driving adoption of Microsoft 365, Azure, and security solutions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction and workforce readiness by enabling future-proof skills development in line with global technology trends.
executive development programsdigital transformationClient RelationsLeadership

Engagement Manager

Feb 2004Feb 2005 · 1 yr

  • Led customer engagement programs with enterprise accounts, ensuring successful delivery and adoption of Microsoft’s strategic solutions.
  • Acted as a trusted advisor to CIOs and IT decision-makers, aligning Microsoft technology strategies with customer business objectives.
  • Coordinated multi-disciplinary delivery teams across consulting, support, and partners to ensure high-quality execution.
  • Consistently improved customer experience scores and long-term account growth through proactive engagement and relationship building.
  • Played a key role in driving cloud transformation projects, laying the foundation for scalable adoption of Azure and modern workplace solutions.
customer engagement programscloud transformationClient RelationsSales Management

Reuters asia pte ltd

Managing Consultant

Jan 1995Jan 2004 · 9 yrs · Singapore

  • Regional Business Development Manager
  • Expanded Reuters’ enterprise information and financial technology solutions across Asia, achieving double-digit growth in new client acquisition.
  • Built trusted relationships with C-level executives in banking, asset management, and corporates, positioning Reuters as the preferred provider of real-time market data and risk intelligence.
  • Negotiated and closed multi-million-dollar regional contracts, driving adoption of Reuters’ platforms for regulatory compliance, market insights, and trading efficiency.
  • Engagement Manager
  • Managed strategic client engagements, ensuring seamless deployment and adoption of Reuters’ enterprise solutions.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between regional clients and Reuters’ product/technical teams, ensuring client business priorities were reflected in solution delivery.
  • Improved client retention and satisfaction by implementing structured engagement frameworks and proactive value delivery reviews.
  • Product Specialist / Account Manager
  • Supported enterprise clients on Reuters trading, market data, and risk platforms, enabling operational efficiency and better decision-making.
  • Delivered customized product demonstrations, training, and adoption programs, helping clients extract maximum business value.
  • Consistently exceeded sales and retention targets, building a track record of revenue contribution and client loyalty.
enterprise information solutionsfinancial technologyClient RelationsSales Management

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