Over 25 years of experience using technology to address complex business challenges
I have over 25 years of experience using technology to address business challenges. Throughout my career, I have held positions in sales, presales, entrepreneurship, critical strategic business management, and technical fields.
I've worked for start-up, medium-sized, and multinational technology firms including MTN, IoT.nxt (a Vodacom company), NEC XON, IBM, and AT&T. My innovative and futuristic skills motivate me to seek state-of-the-art technologies and introduce them to the African market.
My expertise spans across Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence, and sales leadership. I excel at building and leading high-performance teams that deliver exceptional results.
I provide expert consulting services focusing on transformative technologies that drive business growth and innovation.
Strategic guidance on implementing AI solutions to solve business challenges and drive growth. From machine learning implementation to AI strategy development, I help businesses leverage the power of artificial intelligence.
Expert consultation on cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and optimization. I help businesses navigate the complex world of cloud services to create scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
Comprehensive consulting on Internet of Things implementation, from device selection to data analytics. I bring extensive experience in transformational IoT technology to help businesses connect their physical and digital worlds.
June 2023 - October 2025
Leading sales management of MTN's Internet-of-Things business, managing a team of solution sales experts, and overseeing an annual sales target exceeding R250 million for IoT products.
June 2020 - May 2023
Created operational and technical leadership structure, implementing rules and processes while overseeing a talented group of 40 solution engineers across multiple countries.
November 2014 - May 2020
Drove the NEC XON group's public cloud strategy and promoted the company's public cloud services and SDN/NFV solutions while supervising the team that ran the Wingu cloud platform.
Prior experience includes leadership positions at various technology companies including Solution Blox, NetSpeed Technologies, XON Systems, and AT&T Global Network Services.
Interested in discussing how my expertise can help your business? Reach out using any of the following methods:
+27 83 211 5659 (Preferred)
+27 82 386 6975
thomas@thomaslee.co.za