Mustafa Sarama

About Mustafa Sarama

I’m passionate about helping technology-driven organizations grow, scale, and transform through data-driven strategy and operational excellence.As a Manager in Deloitte’s Technology Strategy & Transactions practice, I lead cross-functional teams that advise private equity investors and technology executives on growth strategy, diligence, and transformation initiatives. My work spans go-to-market strategy, business planning, operational scaling, and technology enablement—helping clients translate insights into actionable playbooks and measurable value creation.Over the past decade, I’ve directed 200+ technology evaluations and strategic initiatives across SaaS, cloud, and fintech sectors, developing GTM playbooks, building forecasting and investment models, and leading due diligence on high-growth and large-cap transactions. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and analytics, translating technical concepts into clear, data-driven business outcomes.Prior to Deloitte, I supported private equity investors, enterprise clients, and early-stage companies in roles spanning finance, operations, and entrepreneurship. My foundation in business administration, accountancy, and computer science enables me to bridge technical depth with commercial strategy.Driven by curiosity, collaboration, and impact, I help teams make smarter decisions and build scalable systems for growth. Always open to connecting with peers, builders, and innovators who share an interest in growth strategy, partnerships, and technology transformation.

Experience

1. Manager - Technology Strategy and Transactions

   Deloitte

   May 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   o Directed Comprehensive Due Diligence: Led technology due diligence for buyouts, growth investments, and carveouts, conducting interviews, synergy assessments, and financial modeling to support high-stakes decisions in the Upper Middle-Market and large-cap segmento Developed Go-To-Market Strategy Playbooks: Designed and executed GTM playbooks, forecasting frameworks, and opportunity sizing models that informed product and market expansion opportunities and accelerated growtho Established Product Strategy Planning Leader: Led annual and in-year business planning initiatives for technology clients, aligning growth targets, performance metrics, and investment priorities across multiple business unitso Directed Cross-Functional Delivery of Strategic Deliverables: Managed cross-functional initiatives with 30+ team members across Finance, Data, Marketing, Operations, and Technology workstreamso Trusted Advisor to C-Suite Clients and Investors: Partnered with CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and private equity investment partners to shape organizational strategy, infrastructure investment, and GTM prioritieso Fostered Talent Development and Culture: Led recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring initiatives, supporting talent development

Education

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Strobel Honors Accountancy Minor

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Javascript
• Python
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Presentation Skills
• Team Management
• Communication
• Social Media
• Java
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Retail
• Customer Relations
• Web Development
• Analysis
• Leadership
• Html
• Web Design
• Customer Service
• Css