Published 19th June 2025
"Be tenacious about learning and always think several steps ahead. Different backgrounds and perspectives absolutely can succeed at SAP. "
— Sarah H.
Qiang spent over a decade on stage as a professional performer before becoming a software architect. Now a Principal Enterprise Architect for SAP Commerce Cloud in China, he's one of the leading experts in SAP Commerce across the APAC region.
The doubt was real, but Chioma built something bigger. From technology consultant to trusted advisor for SAP's most strategic accounts, she's proven that belonging isn't given—it's created. She co-founded Black Women in Tech DACH to make sure others don't have to build it alone.
The path to success isn't always a straight line. Michelle pivoted from teaching English to recruiting tech talent, moving from Puerto Rico to Florida and discovering a knack for finding tech talent. Now she connects cultures and builds careers that change lives.
Brings her analytical mind and investigative instincts.
Builds customer success through strategic leadership.
She belongs at SAP.
“I never imagined that my college newspaper editor days would lead me to where I am today. Back in Missouri, I was convinced I'd become an investigative reporter. I loved digging into stories, asking tough questions, and getting to the truth. When I moved to Ireland for graduate school at University College Dublin in 2010, I was still planning on journalism. But then I heard SAP was hiring, and honestly, the journalism market wasn't exactly booming. I thought I'd try sales for two years, just to get some experience.
That was 15 years ago.
What drew me in was how I could use those same investigative instincts I'd developed. Whether working inside sales for the UKI market, supporting regional executives in Paris, or later joining the Global Strategic Initiatives (GSI) team, I found myself doing what I'd always loved: analyzing situations, gathering information, and figuring out the best path forward.”
“My dad was in sales, so I'd been listening to sales conversations my whole life, but I discovered there are many different ways to sell in our corporate environment. What I love most is what I call 'speaking truth to power' – being completely honest and direct with customers and internal stakeholders to build genuine trust.
When you're closing deals, these are serious, long-term partnerships where you're working with procurement teams who know exactly what they want. You have to create something that works for both parties. I spent almost ten years with GSI, structuring and negotiating deals, and now in my regional role, I'm applying those same principles on a broader scale.
The most rewarding part is seeing the impact. We're helping customers transform how they run their businesses with our cloud, data, and AI solutions. When I was at SAP Sapphire in Madrid recently, it was incredible to meet customers face-to-face again and see how excited they are about what we can offer them.”
“What I appreciate most about SAP is how it's supported my entire adult life. I own a house, I have a four-year-old son, and I've built a solid foundation, all while staying with one company that keeps challenging me to grow. The company has endless scope for curiosity, and it feeds that same satisfaction I used to get from reporting. I'm still digging into complex problems and finding solutions.
Outside of work, I maintain my connection to Irish traditional music, which actually brought me to Ireland in the first place. I grew up playing in Missouri and still teach music and play sessions in Dublin. SAP has always been supportive of me bringing my whole self to work – whether that's my journalism background, my musical interests, or my involvement with the Business Women's Network. The best part is knowing that after all these years, I truly belong here.”
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