SEIL KUMARULY Ph.D.
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Senior business development and enterprise sales executive with 20+ years driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and new-market expansion across the United States, Europe, and Central Asia. Combines deep technology fluency — Ph.D. In Computer Science (Big Data) and five years as a U.S.-based SaaS founder — with two decades of complex enterprise B2B selling, channel development, and partnership negotiation. Track record building businesses from a standing start, owning P&L at country and regional level, and closing long-cycle deals with executive-level counterparts. Strong fit for senior growth roles where technology credibility, partner-ecosystem development, and disciplined pipeline execution must come together.
Entrepreneur with strong background in launching and scaling successful ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, and financial management. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results. Adept at adapting to changing market conditions and driving innovation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & President
Weagle LLC
Hollywood, FL
02.2020 - 10.2025
- Founded and led a U.S.-based SaaS and software development services firm; built the company from incorporation to enterprise platform delivery for U.S. and international clients.
- Sourced, negotiated, and closed B2B engagements directly with founder and executive-level decision makers across e-commerce, CRM integration, and mobile application delivery.
- Delivered end-to-end platform and digital infrastructure builds for U.S. clients including Milino and Modern Cabinets USA — including customer-facing applications, e-commerce platforms, and CRM integrations.
- Led product development of DoBe, a productivity SaaS application for small business operations.
- Recruited and managed distributed cross-functional teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- Wound down operations in October 2025.
Chief Operating Officer
Milino
Miami, FL
05.2018 - 03.2023
- Initiated the company development from 5 people to 35 in 3 years.
- Led the digital transformation of a U.S. cabinetry manufacturer and retailer, scaling the business from offline-only to a multi-million-dollar online operation in under four years.
- Architected the e-commerce platform, customer experience function, and digital marketing program from the ground up; owned the technology and operations roadmap.
- Built and led the operating team across production, technology, and online retail.
Director, Central Asia & Caucasus
Drylock Technologies NV
Zele, Belgium
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Owned business development and partner-channel expansion across nine countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia.
- Built the regional partner and distributor network from a standing start; sourced, negotiated, and signed founding partnership agreements in every market.
- Closed multiple private-label and strategic partnership contracts; structured commercial terms, exclusivity, and long-term servicing arrangements directly with partner principals.
- Delivered against a €3M three-year start-up revenue target while building the customer database and category positioning for sustained pipeline growth.
General Director (Country GM)
Ontex Central Asia LLP (Ontex Group)
Almaty, Kazakhstan
11.2009 - 05.2015
- Founded and ran the Ontex Group affiliate covering six countries — full P&L ownership of a €5M annual business at ~40% gross margin.
- Built the leadership team (department heads plus eight regional sales managers), the partner network, and the operating model from incorporation through scaled execution.
- Negotiated and signed strategic partnership agreements with regional market leaders including Greenhouse, Turkuaz, and Prima; took the company's flagship brand to a top-3 market position in Mongolia.
- Owned EBITDA reporting, budget planning, pricing strategy, and operational restructuring; reduced staffing and operational cost by 32% while growing revenue.
Area Sales Manager (Emerging Markets)
Ontex BVBA
Zele, Belgium
08.2008 - 11.2009
- Managed enterprise B2B sales, partner logistics, and distribution across Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans, and Western China.
- Built the foundation of the regional partner network that became the basis for the standalone Central Asia subsidiary.
- Reported to the Global Sales & Marketing Director; achieved ~26% annual revenue growth in territory.
Marketing Director
Admaco Group LLP
Almaty, Kazakhstan
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Built the product portfolio and distribution operation of a new B2B distribution company; grew portfolio revenue from zero to ~$2M in two years and launched private-label programs.
Marketing Director
Technodom
Almaty, Kazakhstan
03.2005 - 10.2006
- Led full rebranding of Kazakhstan's largest electronics and home appliances retailer; restructured the marketing organization and reduced operational cost by ~45% while increasing sales by ~34%.
Head of Marketing & Advertising
Turkuaz Group
Almaty, Kazakhstan
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Led marketing and advertising for one of Kazakhstan's largest diversified holding groups, with operations spanning multiple industries; ran joint commercial programs with major multinational supplier partners.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Almaty KZ01-2015
M.B.A. - undefined
Istanbul University
Turkey01-2006
B.A. - International Journalism
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Almaty KZ01-2002
Skills
- Enterprise B2B Sales & Pipeline Development
- Strategic Partnerships & Alliance Building
- SaaS & Technology Platform Leadership
- Long-Cycle Deal Execution & Contract Negotiation
- P&L Ownership & Revenue Forecasting
- C-Level Relationship Management
- New Market Entry & Channel Development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- CRM & Sales Operations Discipline
- Multi-Stakeholder Negotiation
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
Websites
Accomplishments
- Author of “Big Data and AI,” published in Elsevier Journal in 2024.
- Supervised team of more than 1500 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 118 in the development of Blinkist.
Certification
- COO-C - Chief Operations Officer - Certified
Languages
Kazakh (native)
Russian (native)
Turkish (professional)
English (full professional)
Mongolian (working)
Timeline
Founder & President
Weagle LLC
02.2020 - 10.2025
Chief Operating Officer
Milino
05.2018 - 03.2023
Director, Central Asia & Caucasus
Drylock Technologies NV
05.2015 - 01.2019
General Director (Country GM)
Ontex Central Asia LLP (Ontex Group)
11.2009 - 05.2015
Area Sales Manager (Emerging Markets)
Ontex BVBA
08.2008 - 11.2009
Marketing Director
Admaco Group LLP
10.2006 - 07.2008
Marketing Director
Technodom
03.2005 - 10.2006
Head of Marketing & Advertising
Turkuaz Group
08.2001 - 05.2005
M.B.A. - undefined
Istanbul University
Ph.D. - Computer Science
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
B.A. - International Journalism
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Work Authorization
U.S. Permanent Resident (EB-2 National Interest Waiver), Authorized to work for any U.S. employer with no sponsorship required. Open to U.S.-based remote, hybrid, or on-site executive leadership roles; available for up to 35% travel.
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: Any U.S. employer
- Work Permit: U.S. Permanent Resident (EB-2 NIW)