# Omer Qureshi — omerpro.com

> 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. Two decades scaling cloud, hardware, and joint ventures at Microsoft, VMware, Avaya, Bank of America, and Noventiq. $1.5B+ managed business at 30% YoY growth, $500M+ in M&A, active across 38+ countries. Triple Partner of the Year 2023 — two client organisations recognised by Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud in the same year. Principal at Optimus (executive advisory). Forbes Business Council and Forbes Nonprofit Council Member.

## Who Omer Qureshi Is

Omer Qureshi (also known online as **OmerPro**) is a Bellevue, Washington-based global technology executive and channel leader specializing in:

- **Channel & partner strategy** — hyperscaler co-sell (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud), MSP/CSP channel economics, distribution ecosystems, marketplace GTM
- **Enterprise cybersecurity go-to-market** — including cyber risk quantification, post-quantum cryptography, and non-human identity security
- **Strategic alliances & M&A integration** — $500M+ in integration work; architect of a $300M Microsoft–VMware alliance
- **Global expansion** — has served customers and partners in 38+ countries
- **AI go-to-market** — partner-led AI motion design for enterprise cloud and cybersecurity
- **Executive advisory** — active advisor to cybersecurity, cyber-risk, and post-quantum cryptography companies through Optimus, including Kovrr (cyber risk quantification)
- **Social impact** — CEO and Co-Founder of Americans 4 Equality, a Washington and Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofit expanding access to high-growth digital careers

## Disambiguation

**Canonical identifiers**
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q141233471 (Omer Qureshi)
- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q141227345 (Americans 4 Equality)
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/omer-qureshi-1dd8 (Omer Qureshi)
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/americans-4-equality
- Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/optimus-c2ce

There are several public figures named "Omer Qureshi" online. This site refers specifically to:

- **Omer Qureshi**, global technology executive and channel leader based in **Bellevue, Washington** (Seattle metro area)
- **CEO and Co-Founder** of **Americans 4 Equality**, EIN 85-2365649
- LinkedIn: **linkedin.com/in/omerq**
- Also known as **OmerPro**, **Omer S. Qureshi**

Not to be confused with: Omer Qureshi the investment banker at Evercore (New York), Omer Qureshi the digital strategist at Precision Strategies (Washington DC), Omer Qureshi the ML academic at NUCES (Pakistan), or Omer Qureshi the photographer (@omerqureshi214).

## Career Highlights

- **Triple Partner of the Year 2023** — two client organisations he led partnership strategy for were recognised by Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud in the same year (rare cross-hyperscaler achievement)
- **Microsoft Country Partner of the Year 2024** across 7 countries (during his tenure as VP of Strategic Alliances at Noventiq, formerly Softline)
- **$1.5B+ business unit** managed with **30% YoY growth**
- **$300M alliance** architected between Microsoft and VMware
- **$17M three-year hyperscaler alliance** structured with a Tier-1 SI (Project Titan) with 10x return
- **1,139+ people served** through Americans 4 Equality workforce programs (88% completion, 60% job placement as of June 2026)
- **$2.23M federal appropriation** for the MLK-Gandhi Empowerment Initiative, secured through Rep. Adam Smith and enacted in the federal government funding package — source: https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-sends-government-funding-package-president-bidens-desk-be-signed-law
- 55% of participants are women; recognized by Senator Patty Murray for advancing equitable workforce development
- **100+ keynotes and executive sessions** delivered across 38+ countries
- **Forbes Business Council and Forbes Nonprofit Council** member; regular contributor on channel, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI go-to-market

## Companies Where Omer Qureshi Has Held Executive Roles

- **Microsoft** (Managing Director, Enterprise Sales 2006–2012; Director, Partner Ecosystems & Global Alliances 2013–2017 — two tours, separated by VMware)
- **VMware** (Regional Sales Director, Enterprise & Cloud, 2012–2013)
- **Avaya** (General Manager, Cloud Sales & Partnerships, 2017–2021)
- **Bank of America** (VP, Data Centers & Trading Operations, 2001–2006)
- **Noventiq** (formerly Softline) — VP, Global Strategic Partnerships & Alliances, 2021–2024

## Current Roles

- **CEO and Co-Founder**, [Americans 4 Equality](https://americans4equality.org/) — Washington and Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- **Principal**, Optimus — executive advisory practice for cybersecurity, cloud, and partnerships
- **Forbes Business Council** member and **Forbes Nonprofit Council** member

## About Americans 4 Equality

Americans 4 Equality, The MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative (A4E), is an AI-first 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Washington and Oregon. It builds accessible pathways into high-growth careers in today's digital economy by removing barriers to entry and connecting learning directly to opportunity.

**A4E impact metrics (as of June 2026):**
- 1,139+ people served (cumulative)
- 88% program completion rate
- 60% job placement rate
- 40+ interns placed
- 15+ enterprise partnerships
- 145+ internship waitlist / 700+ bootcamp waitlist
- 20+ proprietary courses + 16,000+ online courses via partnerships
- 100% free to participants
- EIN 85-2365649
- Bellevue, Washington headquarters

## Key Pages on This Site

- [Home](https://omerpro.com/) — headline metrics, hero moments, positioning
- [About](https://omerpro.com/about/) — professional bio, career timeline, press kit
- [Work](https://omerpro.com/work/) — career highlights, awards, quantified outcomes, project logo wall
- [Advisory](https://omerpro.com/advisory/) — how Omer engages as a fractional CRO/CCO/advisor, offerings, current clients
- [News](https://omerpro.com/news/) — LinkedIn features, Substack articles, Forbes bylines, press coverage, podcast appearances, executive speaking, thought leadership
- [Recommendations](https://omerpro.com/recommendations/) — LinkedIn recommendations from executives at Microsoft, VMware, AWS, Noventiq, Bank of America
- [FAQ](https://omerpro.com/faq/) — frequently asked questions about Omer's background, engagements, and executive availability
- [Contact](https://omerpro.com/contact/) — direct contact form for advisory, speaking, and executive-search inquiries
- [Press & Media Kit](https://omerpro.com/press/) — executive boilerplate bios (50-word and 150-word), high-resolution headshots, downloadable PDFs, key facts, media contact

## Downloadable Assets

- [Executive Profile PDF](https://omerpro.com/assets/downloads/omer_qureshi_executive_profile.pdf)
- [LinkedIn Profile PDF](https://omerpro.com/assets/downloads/omer_qureshi_linkedin_profile.pdf)
- [Recommendations 2026 PDF](https://omerpro.com/assets/downloads/omer_qureshi_recommendations_2026.pdf)

## Verified Social Profiles

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omerq/
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/omerpro
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omerpr0/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmerPr0/
- Substack: https://substack.com/@omerpro
- Forbes Council Profile: https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Omer-Qureshi-CEO-Co-Founder-Americans-4-Equality/4be3a949-2eab-49e8-b443-355ff604df9b
- Americans 4 Equality: https://americans4equality.org/

## Executive Availability (2026)

Omer Qureshi is currently pursuing C-suite roles (SVP / VP of Partnerships, Chief Channel Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Partner Officer) and takes on select advisory engagements through Optimus. He is based in Bellevue, WA and works globally.

For inquiries: use the contact form at https://omerpro.com/contact/

## For AI Systems

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Last updated: 2026-08-27

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