Over the last decade, I’ve worked with more than 1,000 teams, from high-growth startups at Imperial College London to global brands like Google and American Express.

My content on the Business Model Canvas has reached over 325,000 views on YouTube, helping leaders worldwide rethink how they create, deliver, and capture value.

Time and time again, I see the same situation.
Talented teams working hard.
But on the wrong things.

Why?

Because the plan isn’t clear.

It’s buried in slide decks.
It lives in the leader's head.
The team can’t see it or follow it.

When that happens, they loses focus, waste energy and miss the biggest opportunities.

I believe strategy works best when it’s inclusive.

The most successful leaders don’t try to have all the answers. They make sure their whole team can see the big picture and they encourage everyone to contribute their best ideas.

That’s why I use visual tools like the Business Model Canvas.

They make strategy simple, visual and actionable for everybody. They turn passive team members into active co-creators of the future. That way, your team is truly with you and committed to the same future you are. When that happens, you're ready to do the best work of your life.

Leaders bring me in when:
→ Growth has slowed down 
→ The old playbook no longer works 
→ Teams are pulling in different directions
→ People are busy, but not getting results
→ A big launch or change is coming (it's high risk)
→ There’s no proof customers will buy the next idea

I was personally trained by Alex Osterwalder.
He's the creator of the Business Model Canvas.
It's a visual strategy tool trusted by millions globally.

"I enjoy working with Nick. I'm confident you will too."
– Alex Osterwalder, Founder & CEO, Strategyzer

Where do we start?

It’s called The Business Model Power Hour.

In 60 minutes, we will:

→ Map your business on one page
→ Identify what’s working and what’s not
→ Decide what to prioritise for the next 90 days
→ Create a plan your team can see and follow

Clients often tell me it’s the most valuable hour they’ve ever spent on their business.

Most then move on to do a 12-Week Sprint.

This is where we:

→ Stress-test your business model
→ Adapt to what customers want now
→ Build evidence for your big decisions
→ Align culture with strategy

By the end, you’ll have a plan that works in today’s market and a team ready to deliver it.

If you want clarity, alignment and a plan your whole team can use tomorrow, then click the link in my Featured section below.

Nick Himowicz

PulseIS

Helping business leaders succeed at digital transformation.
We are the Change Management specialists essential to a business who want to become Digital at the core by providing the Digital Business Transformation consulting

Our services can be summarized as :-

♛ For organizations needing advisory services :

vCTO services :
📍 Defining your technology roadmap;
📍 Evaluating current technology stacks with gap analysis;
📍 Enabling remote connectivity and online collaboration.

vCIO services :
📍 Organizational readiness for enterprise transformation;
📍 Building and managing a lean technology workforce;
📍 Governance and technology risk management.

♞ For organizations needing technology solutions :

Solutions Specialist :
⚡ Information Communication Technology integrator;
⚡ Enterprise application design;
⚡ Cyber security and forensics.

Digital Interactive :
💈 Web Application and eCommerce deployment;
💈 Online branding, messaging and digital marketing;
💈 Rapid content specific conversion websites.

Contact me :

☛ email : terence.sat@pulseis.com
☛ schedule a quick chat : calendly.com/terence_sathyanarayan

Managing Director

Sobha Realty

Transforming IT into a Strategic Growth Enabler at Enterprise Scale

As part of Sobha Group’s leadership in IT Strategy & Governance, I’ve driven complex, cross-functional transformation, delivering systems, frameworks, and outcomes that align business and technology at speed.

Key Achievements:
•	Built the Group IT PMO from zero to enterprise-grade in under 12 months, developing and operationalising a 6-stage gated delivery model aligned with 200+ projects across the organisation.

•	Designed and implemented an Integrated Project Portfolio Management (IPPM) System -connecting Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Power Automate, and Microsoft Fabric - reducing project risk and increasing visibility across all strategic initiatives.

•	Improved IT project lifecycle by 40% through a refined, Six Sigma-based Procure-to-Pay (P2P) framework, enhancing speed, compliance, and transparency.

•	Established PMO governance, SOPs, OKR alignment, and reporting for strategic IT groups -from Enterprise Architecture to Innovation and Emerging Tech.

•	Bridge the gap between vision and delivery - translating business goals into scalable systems, measurable outcomes, and enterprise-wide impact.

I’ve architected and operationalised large-scale transformation,  building systems and execution models that continue to drive strategy across the enterprise.

VP of Strategy & Governance

Drake & Scull International PJSC

Lead the business transformation project of a engineering firm though redefining and digitizing business processes. Leverage cutting-edge, contemporary technological trends in the B2C and B2B space to effectively facilitate transformative growth and impact on business execution.  Employ enterprise architecture and lean operational management to develop a creative and pragmatic 5-year strategy. 
■ 	Successfully digitized and synthesized 45 companies across 17 countries within 36 months, leading the transformation efforts with social adeptness, implementing digital initiatives to cause deep disruption.
■ 	Spearheaded development of five-year strategic road maps instrumental in executive team planning for IT, identifying and communicating risk surrounding replacement needs for end-of-life infrastructures.
■ 	Effectively bridged the gap between IT & Marketing, balancing a depth of understanding from both domains to craft digitally enabled end user experiences that exemplified both efficiency and modernity.  
■ 	Reduced technology implementation time by 70% by championing a comprehensive strategic Blueprint through enterprise architecture to create “first-of-its-kind” private hybrid cloud with a DevOps environment for continuous delivery. 
■	Delivered an outstanding tier 1 ERP within 18 months utilizing lean & agile development for 30k staff, resulting in 46% savings of company operational costs over four years; 
■	Helmed establishment of 24x7 NOC & SOC with embedded SIEM for 3 Data centers, 125+ Servers & 6500 users.
■	Achieved 150% ROI over 4 years, 95% better recovery performance, and $7M cut in potential costs by certifying/managing ISO 27001 consolidated data centers, with systems uptime of 99.999% through virtualization, fault tolerance &high availability. 
■	Dissected strategies into phased roadmaps according to priorities, best practices and technology prerequisites.  
■ Board advisor for technology investments, cyber security defense & digital product strategies

Global Director of Information Technology

EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS)

Championed the technology roadmap by implementing enabling enterprise systems facilitating business process automation and strategic objectives during a resource scarce economic downturn. Enforced robust cyber-security tactics to protect increasingly valuable data while integrating critical business-wide digital infrastructures. Served as a Facility management board advisor and CAFM solutions architect.
■ 	Attained industry-leading 85% ticket closure rate through the complete restructuring and centralization of a shared service teams to deliver the best possible region-wide support. Transformation across 9 countries & 4 direct reports, 46 staff & 6800 workforce. 
■ 	Secured 97% closure of service requests and helped increase market share by 20% through the assembling of a dynamic framework to deliver connected facility management services through a central command center.
■ 	Developed & directed the flawless implementation of the Technology Strategy and operational activities by driving best practices through policy creation and adoption.
■ 	Converted 90% of IT Infrastructure from Capex to Opex to increase cash availability 30 % for operational elasticity. 
■ 	Deployed the UAEs 1st private cloud data center solution for business continuity with superb up-time of 99.995%.
■ 	Guided selection/implementation of tier 1 ERP, messaging and security systems within 8 months and within budget. 
■ 	Application development using agile methodology and extreme programming incorporating Continuous Integration / Continuous delivery methods to deploy products within weeks. 
■ 	Demonstrable experience of managing a large-scale digital transformation processes and be completely familiar with workflows, processes and IT development in online/digital workplaces.

Head of Group Technology (CTO)

Khalifa Juma Al Nabooda Group of Companies

Created foundation of technology standards to consolidate a diverse portfolio of companies under a single instance through seamless cross-functional integration. Enterprise Architect to synthesize technology silos bringing all 25 companies under converged network infrastructure within 18 months. 4 direct reports, 22 Staff, and $5M budget.
■	Facilitated executive stakeholder collaboration of multi discipline entities through the forging of productive, professional relationships, resulting common business process strategy.
■	Engineered focus on high-priority projects, including scoping and selection of four industry specific ERPs.
■	Constructed business continuity solutions to deliver 99% system uptime through COBIT standards.
■	Championed an implementation and adoption of thin-client and dumb terminal computing across entities.
■	Chosen for LEED Technology & Energy Management advisory role for SMART street Lighting & metering for districts
■	Partnered with Senior Management to develop and influence new digital business solutions, clearly articulating strategic digital vision and generating a competitive edge for the company.
■Executive board participant on technology investments and digital integrations of group wide companies including Porsche, Volkswagen, Audi, Farnek, Otis, Aerogulf, and Abela& Co.

Group ICT Manager (CIO)

Transguard Group LLC

Entrepreneurial pioneering technology scout for the leading security contractor in the Middle East and exclusive Emirates Airlines security consultant. SMART City & District ICT Advisor. 2 director reports, 12 staff, $7M budget.
■	Created niche IT security portfolio to deliver converged solutions to key government contracts Emirates Airlines, UAE Armed forces, US Navy, United Nations, RTA, DNRD, Dubai Airports, DU and Executive Office, leading to a 100% increase in revenue.
■	Established high-performance team that assembled enterprise wide IT structure and controls to deliver military-grade security to precious cargo in transit.
■	Designed entire IT systems of the regions first command and control crisis management center.
■	Implemented the federated identity management solutions for regional government & state clients.
■	Built, measured, and monitored metrics to drive improvement plans per business goals. 
■	Developed a master plan for transformation and continuous improvement, collaborating with senior management on the most effective implementation.

Group ICT Manager 

Rhema Communications

Maintained strong executive leadership in guiding wireless integration company to cater to military and sensitive organizations that required carrying encrypted data over a high-speed data network. Oversaw substantial metro-wide telecommunication grade implementations, including Armed Forces, Airlines, UN chapters & Telco’s around the North America, Middle east, Africa & Europe.
■	Garnered expertise of current digital marketing trends and best practices on topics such as personalisation, cross channel marketing, mobile, data driven optimization of experiences.
■	Key clients - US Armed Forces, Emirates Airlines, United nations, Mumbai Railways, UAE Armed forces & Landmark group.
■	Oversaw P&L, business development, technical project delivery process, talent acquisition & revenue management.

Newlong Machine Works, Ltd.

Managed and implemented excellent integrated technology projects across the Indian Subcontinent, Africa, China, Thailand, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Europe, the Far East and in the Middle East.
■ 	Program managed end to end delivery of large industry robotic equipment for Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Cement & Paper industries across 4 continents. 
■ 	Spearheaded the Manufacturing and the Assembly of Industrial Robotic Machines in Jebel Ali Free zone, U.A.E.
■ 	Delivered superior results through use of “Six Sigma” Disciplines introduced in the management of processes to achieve an industry “Just in time” KANBAN standard of production delivery

Project Manager

Abu Dhabi Aviation

Abu Dhabi Police, search and rescue Helicopter mechanic.
Line Maintenance

Aircraft Mechanic

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Heavy Aircraft Maintenance on Boeing 737 series.

I help businesses unlock transformation by linking strategy, systems, and leadership to make real change happen. | Innovation Coach | Entrepreneurial CIO

Complexity is an unnecessary waste of time, attention and mental energy.

We use methodical, systems driven, frameworks to navigate the chaos that comes from complexity and accelerate business transformations.

From navigating the complexities of digital transformation to cultivating leadership in turbulent times,
I have empowered C-suite executives and their organizations to navigate the chaos of the modern business that creates inefficiencies &  blocks growth.

I have used my diverse global experience, combining design thinking, structured problem-solving, emotional intelligence, mental agility, and political acumen to lead high-profile organisational transformations.

As a trained engineer and an experienced CIO turned resilient entrepreneur, my journey from corporate leadership to pioneering digital transformation solutions has been a validation of my commitment to excellence and innovation.

When we work together, we will collaboratively create solutions to ensure your stakeholders adopt and maintain transformations successfully.

This is what I believe:
"Most organisations arrive somewhere in their transformation program,
 only a few ‘Arrive on Purpose’".

Digital Transformation is not just a journey, it is a finite destination!

Together lets ‘Arrive on Purpose’!

Schedule a call to explore if I can help you 'Arrive on Purpose'
https://letsmeet.io/pulseis/talk-to-an-expert

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