Ashok Sharma:

Ashok graduated from IIT Madras, India with a B.Tech (Elec Engg. - LC) with distinction. He worked as Staff Engineer at IBM WTC, India and as R&D Manager at DCM Data Products, India - before moving to the Middle East to join Emitac/Datamation Systems as Sales and Marketing Manager, responsible for setting up the HP printer and PC distribution network. He was responsible for designing, manufacturing, marketing and supporting CUB, the first locally assembled PC in the Middle East. Before becoming a promoter/director of ABS, Ashok worked for Microsoft Middle East for ten years in various capacities including Regional Manager - Emerging Enterprises. He has received Microsoft Chairman's Award, IBM's Outstanding Contribution award, Hewlett Packard's Outstanding Contribution Award as well as Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce's Best R&D Award.
Email: as@abs.ae

Paul O'Kirwan:

Paul has in-depth knowledge of IT architecture. Paul has over 30 years experience in IT including 14 years as a Microsoft Consultant, including five years as the Microsoft Principal Consultant. He has made major contributions in implementation of complex IT operations for many large Data centers including Emirates Airlines, ADNOC group, PDO. Paul has been responsible for designing and building Hosted Exchange Platforms for ISP’s and Telecommunications providers and is an expert in planning the migration to a hosted environment.
Email: paulok@abs.ae