Sheyla Saadat

Sheyla Saadat has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Sheyla began their career as an Area Manager at Crocs, where they managed financial and sales activities for three stores in Amsterdam. Sheyla then joined Skechers as an Operational Manager, where they achieved sales targets, coached a team of nine members, and acted as a trainer for sales and communication skills.

Sheyla then shifted their focus to the education sector and worked at Nyenrode Business Universiteit as a Sales and Recruitment Employee. In this role, they were responsible for identifying prospects, ensuring a diverse applicant pool, and conducting informative interviews for potential candidates. Sheyla later joined Laureate Online Education as a Sales Manager, where they developed effective sales strategies for the EMEA and Asia markets, navigated diverse cultures, and conducted market analysis.

To further enhance their skills, Sheyla attended the Codaisseur Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp, where they gained competencies in front-end development.

Sheyla then transitioned to Xillio, where they held multiple roles. First, as a Presales Engineer, they utilized their technical skills and analytical abilities to demonstrate products and identify opportunities for enhancement within the sales department. Sheyla then became a Technical Acquisition Manager and spearheaded a partnership approach to simplify the hiring of technical engineers. Finally, as a Software Partner Channel Manager, they excelled at the intersection of sales, marketing, and technology by acquiring strategic partners and generating high-quality leads.

Currently, Sheyla is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). In this role, they collaborate with a talented team to foster partnerships that address the root causes of online scams, fill technological gaps, and advance public awareness.

Throughout their career, Sheyla has combined their passion for sales, marketing, and technology to make a profound societal impact.

Sheyla Saadat has a diverse education history. From 2021 to 2024, they pursued a Master's degree in Decision Analysis and Data Science at Stockholm University. Prior to this, in 2021 and 2022, they obtained certification as a Full Stack Developer from Codaisseur. Sheyla also holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business & Management Studies from Inholland University of Applied Sciences, which they completed from 2009 to 2013. Their earlier education includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Tehran, which they obtained from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Enterprise Content Management from Xillio and Full Stack Web Development from Codaisseur in 2022.