Faisal Bhutto

About Faisal Bhutto

For over 20 years, I\'ve been driven by a passion for using technology to solve complex problems and make a positive impact on people\'s lives. I\'m an engineer at heart and an educator by philosophy, and I believe the best business relationships are built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to success. Today, I\'m channeling that passion into my role as President and CEO of Alykas, my \"Version 3.0\" venture.My journey has been a cycle of building, scaling, and transforming. I started as an entrepreneur, co-founding ENETsolutions and building one of the industry\'s first hosted voice platforms—a move that helped us create a true managed services powerhouse. That experience taught me the power of recurring-revenue models and putting the customer\'s needs at the center of the business.That successful venture led me to Computex, where I had the incredible opportunity to apply those lessons on a national scale. As President of Cloud & Cybersecurity, I led our fastest-growing divisions, building an award-winning Managed Security Services (MSSP) practice from the ground up, complete with our own 24/7 Security Operations Center. During my tenure, I helped guide the company through multiple acquisitions, a journey to the public markets, and ultimately, a strategic sale to the global technology company Calian. As SVP at Calian, I focused on integrating that business and expanding our global reach.Each of these chapters taught me invaluable lessons. I saw firsthand how technology providers can deliver immense value, but I also saw the industry trend toward commoditization, where personalized service and true partnership were often lost in the pursuit of scale.Alykas is my answer to that. Our name comes from the Finnish word for \"intelligent,\" and that\'s our mission: to be an intelligent technology ally for our clients. We\'ve created a new category of technology partner. Alykas is a strategic ally, offering everything from high-level IT advisory and digital transformation guidance to a fully integrated platform that converges security (SOC) and network (NOC) operations. We deliver a \"concierge-like\" experience for businesses that recognize the value of a tailored, high-touch partnership.I believe in being a lifelong student and a dedicated educator. My goal is to educate my clients and my team on what\'s possible, building solutions that not only work for today but are resilient enough for tomorrow. If you believe in the power of intelligent partnership, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Board Member, Advisor

   Multiple Companies

   Apr 2024 — Present

   I play a pivotal role in advising high-tech companies with focus on US manufacturing on mergers and acquisitions, leading to significant growth and operational improvements. • Assist organizations in developing tailored strategies for successful mergers and acquisitions, enhancing their market presence. • Foster collaboration among multiple companies, driving innovation and operational excellence. • Develop skills in strategic planning, operational support, and industry analysis, contributing to measurable business success.

Education

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  MBA

  2005 — 2007

• University of Houston

  Bachelors of Science, Mathematics

  2000 — 2005