Welcome to Vodworks

Sakib Mirza

Chief Executive Officer

Passionate about driving innovation and growth, Sakib brings over 15 years of expertise in Technology Solutions. His career journey spans across a multitude of sectors, including Logistics, E-Commerce Technology, Media and Broadcast Solutions, and Software Product Development. With a proven track record in shaping Product and Business strategies,he leads the Vodworks team of 150+ expert developers.

Jaffer Kazim

VP Operations (Middle East and Americas)

Working in tech for more than 20 years, Jaffer went from cultivating best-in-class code as a software engineer to providing strategic direction and leadership as a VP of Operations. He serves as a driver of transformation and change with a strong focus on continuous improvement and exceptional client service in order to ensure success.

Alex Dragos Cercel

VP Operations (Europe)

With more than 15 years of experience in tech and management, Alex specialises in nurturing and scaling early-stage businesses and strategically guiding these companies through their pivotal growth phases. Alex excels in maintaining seamless processes from employee management to customer success and client relationship management, using his expertise to propel companies through each crucial stage of development towards sustained success. Now he is in charge of building Vodworks’ development teams across Europe.

Phoumipol (Dee) Mea

VP Operations (Southeast Asia)

With a strong background in management and leadership, Dee has spent the past decade driving growth and success in tech. Whether it's developing cutting-edge solutions for the Fintech and web3 industry or leading high-performing teams, Dee is always looking for new ways to deliver top results to Vodworks clients. He is comfortable in expanding a startup from a local to a regional scale. Turning a creative vision into reality, and the comfort in the initial stages often comes from the passion and excitement of pursuing something new and meaningful.

John Baqar

Commercial Director

With over 40 years in sales and marketing at various leadership levels, a solid investment background and extensive expertise in the Media & Entertainment industry having worked with large blue chips such as WPP, SKY, BT, Sony Pictures and many others along the way, John is responsible for building and overseeing the Sales department at Vodworks, effectively managing customer relationships, growth and shaping the strategic direction of the business.

Janna De Vos

Marketing Director

With over a decade of experience in marketing, product, and strategy roles in the high-growth tech industry, Janna has a strong track record of team leadership, launching B2C and B2B products, and contributing to the growth of Southeast Asia's leading tech companies. Now, she leads Vodworks' marketing strategies, promoting its services and products, and is helping propel Vodworks towards its next phase of business.

Hussain Ali

Pre-Sales and Solutions Director

With over 16 years of expertise, Hussain is a distinguished professional in full stack, mobile, game, and blockchain development. As a solution architect, he excels in pre-sales, displaying a strong inclination towards innovative strategies. Hussain has significantly impacted the gaming industry, contributing to both 2D and 3D games. Beyond coding, he actively shapes entire game narratives, including mechanics and story development. Dedicated to solving intricate challenges, he crafts meticulous technical proposals for Request for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring seamless integration of technology and business objectives.

Abdul Qayyum

Architect & Technical Director

With more than 17 years in software development, Abdul is a Software Architect has extensive expertise in Java, Big Data, AI/ML, and Blockchain technologies. His main role is to deliver strong architecture for back-end and middleware solutions to our clients across diverse business domains, including Telco, E-commerce, Blockchain, Media Streaming, Social Apps, and IoT.

Kostya Kashpur

Engineering Manager

Kostya is an engineering manager with 15 years of hands-on experience in the software development industry. Over the years, he's been leading multicultural and multinational teams, releasing and controlling team`s deliverables, code reviews, guiding the professional and technical development of team members, and actively contributing to the recruitment process.

Karoly Stier

Senior Project Manager

Karoly is adept at implementing agile BI solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and transparency across diverse business settings. With over 20 years in IT management using Enterprise level platforms, he specialises in customising business procedures, managing teams, and excels in communication. His core expertise lies in IBM systems, making him Vodworks' go-to authority for scaling solutions from department to enterprise levels.

Nadiya Stetsyshyn

Head of HR Vodworks (Europe)

As a Human Resources expert with over 10 years of experience in the dynamic field of strategic human resources planning and management, Nadiya is responsible for employee retention, staff development, employee relations, HR policies development, organisational development, and change management. With a proven track record of navigating the intricacies of the modern workplace, Nadiya is adept at crafting and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance human capital capabilities and foster a positive organisational culture.

Umer Farooq

Head of HR Vodworks (Asia)

Over 15+ years in HR, Umer has become a professional skilled in both technical and non-technical Talent Acquisition, as well as HR Operations. Dedicated to building high-performing teams and fostering inclusivity in the workplace, he believes in the vital role of engaged and empowered employees for a thriving work environment. As Head of HR Vodworks in Asia, Umer is responsible for talent acquisition initiatives, boosting performance and promoting inclusive workplace culture.