Published 14th May 2026
Some of the fastest career transformations start with a mindset shift. Sharon went from intimidated Academy for Customer Success graduate to Chief Customer Officer in just 7 years. Now she partners with the C-suite to solve their most critical business challenges across six markets.
Sometimes the best careers are the ones you never planned. Sarah left Missouri for Dublin journalism school to take a 'temporary' sales job at SAP to pay the bills. 15 years later, she's still here, because she realized that understanding customers is just investigative reporting by another name.
Cristina joined SAP 15 years ago as an intern, and her remarkable career has taken her through 9 roles in 4 countries — and she’s not done yet! She credits her success to a mindset she adopted early on, thanks to a manager who shared one powerful piece of advice.
Brings creativity and technical expertise to every challenge.
Builds practical solutions and helps others grow.
He belongs at SAP.
“I spent over ten years as a professional stage performer before becoming a software architect. During university, I studied fashion design, music, and computer science. Although these fields appear very different, they taught me the same core principle: whether you are performing on stage or resolving technical challenges, the work is always fundamentally about people. This realization has significantly shaped my outlook on life.
I joined SAP in 2015 after ten years working as a programmer, architect, project manager, and technical director, leading development teams of nearly one hundred people on large-scale global projects. My performance background provides a distinct advantage that many technical professionals do not possess: the ability to convey complex concepts in plain language that resonates with varied audiences. In technical services, this capability has become one of my key strengths.”
"SAP offers abundant opportunities for individuals who are committed to learning. We foster a culture of continuous growth and innovation that translates directly into practical problem-solving and clear communication.
Over the past decade, I have specialized in SAP Commerce and established myself as a leading expert in the APAC region. I have built deep product knowledge, strong industry insight, and extensive hands-on development and project experience, enabling me to quickly grasp customer needs and recommend practical, effective solutions.
As a frontline architect responsible for delivering customer projects and advising on partner implementations, I follow three core principles: problem-solving, communication, and sincerity. By consistently applying these principles in every engagement, I have achieved 100% positive client feedback and received multiple corporate awards.”
"Only through effective communication can your abilities influence those around you and the world. And the best way to communicate? Always with sincerity."
— Qiang Z,
“As a global enterprise, SAP has connected me with mentors and colleagues around the world who have supported my professional growth. Over time, my role has evolved toward leading and nurturing younger colleagues.
In my capacity as a principal-level architect, I mentor consultants and architects across the region. I enjoy sharing not only technical expertise, but also my values, professional philosophy, and life lessons. These ongoing exchanges have strengthened our team’s cohesion and earned me the respect and trust of colleagues who now feel like family.
I have come to understand that the most meaningful relationships are those in which both parties grow together. SAP has provided an ideal platform to combine my technical curiosity, strong communication skills, and people-first mindset. That is why I often say, ‘SAP and I have truly made each other better.”
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