Javier Navas Mendez

Javier Navas Mendez has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Javier is currently working as a Sales Leader at SVAAS Wellness Limited since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at IBM from 2019 to 2022, where they held roles such as Hybrid Multicloud Storage Sales Specialist - Latin Caribbean Region and Digital Storage Sales Specialist - Spanish South America.

Before joining IBM, Mendez worked as a Strategic Business Development Manager LATAM - Consultant at ImExHS | Imaging Experts and Healthcare Services from 2018 to 2019. In this role, they were responsible for defining and leading the international go-to-market strategy and developing alliances with global providers.

Javier also has experience as a Sales Management Advisor and General Manager at DME3D and Royalmed, respectively, where they demonstrated their skills in sales management and team leadership.

Mendez has had significant experience in the healthcare industry, having worked at Philips as a National KAM from 2016 to 2017, where they were responsible for consultative sales and promotion of high-end imaging systems.

Earlier in their career, they held positions at Mitel Networks as a Channel Manager - Latin America & The Caribbean, Agfa Healthcare as a Regional Sales Manager and Sales Manager in multiple countries, and Novell as a Channel Account Manager.

Additionally, Mendez has worked as a Consultant and Project Manager for various organizations, including the United Nation UNDP, INVIAS, Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Transportation.

Overall, Mendez's work experience showcases their ability to excel in sales and business development roles, particularly in the healthcare and technology sectors.

Javier Navas Mendez has a strong background in education and professional certifications. Javier attended the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2023, where they studied Data Monetization Strategy. While no degree was specified, they obtained a certification in Data Monetization Strategy: Creating Value Through Data from the same institution in May 2023. Prior to that, Javier attended CESA, where they obtained a degree in Professional Negotiation, with a focus on Business/Commerce. Additionally, Javier holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance, General from the Politénico Grancolombiano.

In terms of professional certifications, Javier has a range of certifications from IBM, including Banking Industry Jumpstart, IBM Garage Essentials, Earning Advocacy Practitioner, Global Sales School, Partner Ecosystem Sales Foundation, People Skills - Communication, Presentation, Collaboration, and Problem Solving, IBM Agile Explorer, IBM Storage for AI, Technical Foundation for Sellers, All Flash Storage Foundations V2, and IBM Storwize Hybrid Multicloud Foundations. These certifications were obtained between 2019 and 2022, demonstrating Javier's commitment to continuous learning and professional development.