Bellevue, WA · Open to executive partnerships

Omer Qureshi — building billion-dollar partnerships across continents.

Omer Qureshi is a global technology executive and go-to-market strategist based in Bellevue, Washington — specializing in hyperscaler partnerships, channel leadership, and M&A integration across enterprise cloud and cybersecurity.

High-energy sales & channel leader. Global GTM strategist. People-centric technologist scaling cloud, hardware, and joint ventures at Microsoft, VMware, Avaya, and Bank of America.

$500M+ Revenue impact
38+ Countries
1,139+ People served via A4E
Executive Advisor · Partnerships & M&A for tech companies CEO · Americans 4 Equality
At a Glance

The whole picture, on one board.

Hand-drawn whiteboard summary of Omer Qureshi's work: what he does (partner ecosystem architecture, hyperscaler GTM, cybersecurity GTM, $1.5B+ partner revenue, AI-first operations), current priorities, the partner ecosystem he works across (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Microsoft, VMware, Avaya, Bank of America, 38+ countries), the people he works with, his values, and what matters to him.
People first. Partners powered. AI-native.

Where I’ve worked

Microsoft
VMware
Avaya
Bank of America
Noventiq
American Express
Optimus
Americans 4 Equality
Career Highlights

Numbers that tell the story.

Two decades of building partnerships, closing deals, and creating opportunity at global scale.

$1.5B+

Partner ARR built across hyperscaler ecosystems

$500M+

M&A and strategic deal value negotiated

38+

Countries activated in cross-border GTM

44+

Alliance organizations stood up & scaled

Expertise

Where I operate at elite level.

  • Partner Ecosystem Architecture 96%
  • Hyperscaler Co-Sell — AWS, Microsoft & Google 94%
  • Global Channel Leadership & Team Building 95%
  • M&A and Capital Markets Integration 82%
  • Cybersecurity GTM 78%
  • MSP & CSP Channel Economics 88%
  • Executive Advisory & Operator Credibility 93%
Up Close

Moments & milestones.

A closer look at the work, the wins, and the why — swipe through a few defining chapters.

Cloud Alliance Omer Qureshi in a corporate boardroom
$300M+

Largest single cloud alliance negotiated

Structured and closed a $300M+ Microsoft cloud alliance — a deal that reshaped how a multinational partner went to market.

Hyperscaler Alliance Omer Qureshi with hyperscaler partnership leadership team at Microsoft
$17M

3-year hyperscaler alliance investment

Secured a $17M, three-year alliance investment from a hyperscaler — spanning Cybersecurity, Solutions, and Cloud across the joint go-to-market motion.

GTM Co-Sell & Co-Marketing Omer Qureshi with cross-functional partner team driving hyperscaler co-sell and co-marketing programs.
Co-Sell

Bringing ideas together — driving GTM

Convening alliance, sales, and marketing leaders in the room to align on joint solutions, co-sell motions, and co-marketing programs that compound in market.

P&L Leadership Omer Qureshi on stage presenting the Noventiq Microsoft Center of Gravity strategy
$1.5B

Managed a $1.5B business at 30% YoY growth

Owned a billion-dollar global P&L while compounding at 30% year-over-year — performing while transforming across regions, products, and partner motions.

Global Reach Omer Qureshi with city skyline behind
38+

Countries activated

Built and scaled cross-border programs across 38+ countries — navigating regulation, culture, and channel dynamics on every continent.

Leadership Omer Qureshi on balcony, arms crossed
100+

Global team leadership

Led international teams of 100+ across multiple geos and time zones — turning distributed talent into a single operating engine.

Impact Americans 4 Equality x YWCA Internship Program group photo
1,139+

Individuals trained & supported

Through Americans 4 Equality, a Washington and Oregon 501(c)(3), delivered training, mentorship, and career placement to 1,139+ people building civic and economic power. 88% completion, 60% placement (as of June 2026).

Track Record Companies where Omer Qureshi has led global partnerships and channel strategy: Microsoft, VMware, Avaya, Bank of America, American Express, Noventiq.
5 global enterprises

Across Microsoft, VMware, BofA & more

Two decades operating at the seam of enterprise tech and global finance — Microsoft, VMware, Avaya, Bank of America, American Express, and beyond.

Experience

Roles & engagements.

From Wall Street to the cloud, from Redmond to emerging markets — every role built on the last.

Kovrr

SVP, Cybersecurity GTM & Partner Ecosystem Cyber Risk

2025 — Present

Americans 4 Equality

CEO & Co-Founder Non-Profit

2024 — Present

Optimus

Executive Advisor & Principal Consultant Advisory

2016 — Present

Noventiq

VP, Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

2021 — 2024

Avaya

General Manager, Cloud Sales & Partnerships

2017 — 2021

Microsoft

Director, Partner Ecosystems & Global Alliances

2013 — 2017

VMware

Regional Sales Director, Enterprise & Cloud

2012 — 2013

Microsoft

Managing Director, Enterprise Sales

2006 — 2012

Bank of America

Vice President, Data Centers & Trading Operations

2001 — 2006

American Express

Internship Early Career

1998 — 1999

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Roles & Engagements

Roles & engagements.

The signature programs — from billion-dollar alliances to non-profit launches built from scratch.

Kovrr
Cybersecurity · Cyber Risk

Kovrr — SVP, Cybersecurity GTM & Partner Ecosystem

Architecting a multi-tier partner model across distributors, LARs, VARs, MSSPs and GSIs for AI-powered cyber risk quantification, with public sector and FedRAMP readiness.

2025 — Present
Omer Qureshi delivering a keynote in Washington DC, with Americans 4 Equality workforce program slides displayed behind him.
Channel Leadership · Keynotes

Hyperscalers, MSPs & the Global Channel

The art of selling and partnerships — thousands of customers and partners met across 38+ countries, 100+ keynotes and executive sessions delivered, and $1.5B+ managed business at 30% YoY growth. “People buy from people.”

2003 — Present
Omer Qureshi with the Americans 4 Equality intern cohort and team in the office.
Non-Profit Leadership

Americans 4 Equality — CEO & Co-Founder

CEO & Co-Founder of Americans 4 Equality, a Washington and Oregon 501(c)(3) providing 1,139+ people with tech training, certification, and career placement — 88% completion, 60% job placement (as of June 2026). Supported by a $2.23M federal appropriation secured through Rep. Adam Smith, 55% women, and recognized by Senator Patty Murray.

2024 — Present
Microsoft
Cloud Alliance

$300M+ Cloud Partnership

Largest negotiated cloud alliance — projected $300M impact across multi-year, multi-geography commitments.

Strategic Alliance
Noventiq
M&A · Global GTM

Noventiq — VP, Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

Led global M&A and partnership strategy across developed and emerging markets — 38+ countries activated.

2021 — 2024
Optimus
Founder · Advisory

Optimus — Executive Advisor & Principal Consultant

Founder & Principal Consultant — executive advisory practice guiding hyperscaler partnerships, channel strategy, M&A integration, and AI-led services growth for enterprise clients.

2016 — Present
Avaya
Channel · Sales

Avaya — General Manager, Cloud Sales & Partnerships

Owned sales and channel strategy across multi-region GMs — exceeding aggressive growth targets in cloud communications.

2017 — 2021
Microsoft
Partner Ecosystems · Global Alliances

Microsoft — Director, Partner Ecosystems & Global Alliances

Built and scaled the global alliance ecosystem across GSIs, telcos, MSPs, LARs and VARs — an $11.7M P&L, 21 alliance professionals across 24 countries, generating $100M+ in partner-sourced ARR.

2013 — 2017
VMware
Enterprise Sales · Partnerships

VMware — Regional Sales Director, Enterprise & Cloud

Director of Enterprise Sales & Partnerships through the period when server virtualization was being adopted widely across enterprise data centers.

2012 — 2013
Microsoft
Enterprise Sales · Leadership

Microsoft — Managing Director, Enterprise Sales

Led enterprise sales for data center, cloud and application solutions across North America and Europe — a $100M+ ARR business, 200+ cloud customer wins, and Manager of the Year recognition.

2006 — 2012
Bank of America
Strategy · Infrastructure

Bank of America — VP, Data Centers & Trading Operations

VP of Strategy & Datacenter — enterprise architecture, infrastructure, and systems for financial services, where the career began.

2001 — 2006

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What People Say

In their own words.

A running selection from 236 LinkedIn recommendations by hyperscaler executives, GSI leaders, and CEOs.

An out-of-the-box, strategic thinker who can drive through to field-level execution — top-notch in pretty much every respect.

Theresa Garner Global ISV Partner Strategy & Acceleration Amazon Web Services

Strong strategic view, coupled with high energy and ability to execute. I’ve appreciated his ability to listen, shape ideas and make things happen.

Vincenzo Esposito CEO, Microsoft Italy Microsoft

A natural passion and ability for building strong partnerships. His determination and leadership abilities are second to none.

Fearghal O’Higgins Head of Partner Incentives, Google Workspace Google

His loyalty, savvy, and strategy made a worldwide program leveraging millions of dollars for our two companies happen.

Geoffroy Pajot Global Head of AI Partnerships Ecosystem Capgemini

One of the key advisors for our Catalytic IT solutions program — always there with creative ideas and a let’s-go-do-it attitude.

Prasad Joshi Senior Vice President Infosys

A unique ability to explain the forest to those muddling through the trees — a high-level problem solver with an impressive talent for connecting the dots.

Lynn Carter Sr. Manager, Global Data Center Operations Amazon Web Services

A visionary leader — experienced negotiator, reliable and trusted colleague bringing great energy, right execution and strategic vision.

Andrey Vasilevich Sr. Partner Development Manager Microsoft

Excellent partner, leader and advocate — execution excellence across global alliances and channel programs.

Kathryn A. Marsman SVP, Global Alliances Pax8

Smart and entrepreneurial — a good feel for marketing strategy and the discipline to translate it into measurable outcomes.

Carl Albrecht Technology Strategy KPMG

Exceptional leader — creative, positive, and genuinely inspires the teams and partners around him to do their best work.

Svetlana Hill Director, Strategic Alliances Cognizant

A shining example of grace under pressure — walks the walk on your toughest engagements and brings the customer along with him.

Traci Bestritsky Sr. ProServe Account Executive Amazon Web Services

A visionary leader — rare ability to see the big picture while managing intricate details across geographies and 30+ countries.

Tolga Altinordu Head of EMEA Scale Solutions & Services Partners Microsoft

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Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Omer.

The three questions recruiters, journalists, and partners ask most — with the full set on the FAQ page.

What does Omer Qureshi do?

Omer Qureshi is a global technology executive and channel leader based in Bellevue, Washington. He is CEO and Co-Founder of Americans 4 Equality, a Washington and Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofit expanding access to digital careers. Omer leads partner ecosystems, channel programs, and M&A integration for enterprise cloud and cybersecurity companies. He advises technology companies on partnerships and M&A through Optimus.

Where is Omer based?

Bellevue, Washington in the Seattle metro area. Omer Qureshi is CEO and Co-Founder of Americans 4 Equality, a Washington and Oregon 501(c)(3). He operates globally and has activated partnerships and M&A programs across 38+ countries.

What is the “Triple Partner of the Year” recognition?

It refers to two client organisations Omer Qureshi led partnership strategy for earning Partner of the Year recognition across all three major hyperscalers in the same year. Noventiq was recognised by Microsoft — publicly documented as 2024 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year in seven countries, during his tenure as VP of Strategic Alliances — and by Amazon Web Services. A separate Optimus client engagement earned the Google Cloud recognition. The awards were made to the organisations, not to Omer personally.