Sumit U.

Sumit Uttamchandani has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Sumit currently holds the position of Head of Strategic Partnerships at Giift starting from 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Wu@ (WUAT Technologies) as a Consultant Emerging Technologies from 2020 to 2022. Before that, they served as the Head of Operations & Business Development at ProNet Technologies from 2017 to 2020. From 2014 to 2017, Sumit was the Manager – Direct Sales & Distribution at NBQ. Sumit gained experience in the banking sector as Assistant Vice President - Personal Banking at Mashreq Bank from 2012 to 2014. Sumit also worked as a Sales Manager at Commercial Bank International from 2006 to 2012. Earlier in their career, they held the position of Senior Business Development Executive at Emirates NBD from 2002 to 2006 and worked as a Developer at Cyber Gear from 2001 to 2002.

Sumit Uttamchandani completed their Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) degree at the Project Management Training Institute (PMTI) in 2021. Before that, they obtained an MBA degree in Business Administration and Management from Griggs International Academy in 2009. In 2003, Sumit completed a degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at Champlain College. Sumit'seducation journey began with O Levels in Business/Commerce at the University of Cambridge in 1999 and a High School diploma from Emirates English Speaking School in 1998.

In addition to their academic achievements, Sumit holds several certifications. Sumit obtained the UK Bribery Act Certificate from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) in November 2022. In May 2022, they also obtained the CISI Professional Anti-Money Laundering certification from the same institution. Further, they acquired the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in December 2021. Sumit's additional certifications include AML & KYC from Commercial Bank International and Basel II & Risk Management, although the specific details of when and where they obtained these certifications are not provided.