Employee Profiles

Shafin Khan
Director, Business Development

Shafin joined MicroTech’s business development team in 2000. He had previously held positions at Hughes Networks, Faizer Consulting, and Crompton Greaves. He came to MicroTech with an interest in moving into the software industry, in a position involving global marketing.

Based in MicroTech’s NY office, Shafin currently manages business development initiatives targeted at companies in the U.S. and Europe. A significant part of Shafin’s current focus is the software provider market, including ISVs and Web-based businesses. He likes having the opportunity to help software companies get more from their current budgets, and leverage new technologies.

When asked about the best aspects of his job, Shafin cites the tremendous amount he learns every day. “Working in sales at Trigent, it’s a new experience every day. You discover new technical problems to solve, meet new people, and uncover new market potential. There is no boredom.”

Shafin also sees many cross-functional learning opportunities within MicroTech, and finds employees have a lot to teach each other. “Project managers are more effective the better they understand the sales process, and sales people need to understand technology. We’re all better at what we do when we broaden our horizons.”

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, reading P.G. Wodehose, as well as walking and “trekking”. His latest excursion was a visit to Niagara Falls.