Festive Focus: Our conversation with Mahmoud Elsaid of LamasaTech

Can you introduce yourself and your business to our readers?

“I’m the founder and director of LamasaTech, a leading digital technology agency. The company was founded in 2009 while I was a student at the University of Sunderland and since then the business has become a global player in the technology sector.

“We help organisations grow, become more efficient and serve their target audience more effectively by harnessing emerging technology.

“We’re very proud to have completed projects for prestigious clients across a wide range of sectors including the UK Houses of Parliament, The National Centre for the Written Word and the Eagles Community Arena. All the while representing the powerhouse that is the North East!

“Prior to founding LamasaTech I provided business consultancy services to well-known corporations including Vodafone and IBM. I’ve always had a keen interest in technology and my time with these companies was really inspirational.”

What was your company’s biggest achievement of the year?

“One thing I’m particularly proud of is the company’s expansion over the last 12 months. Not only have we grown our talented team, we’ve also moved our Newcastle HQ to a larger office and launched our own showroom so we can showcase all of our exciting technology.

“Earlier in the year in were also selected as finalists in the digital technology category of the North East Business Awards. To be nominated for such a prestigious award and share the stage with some of the most innovative companies in the region was a huge honour.”

How would you approach 2018 differently, given the chance?

“I think if I were to approach 2018 differently, I would change up our focus in certain areas. This year was another learning curve but as a team we’ve strengthened our direction, strategy and ethos.”

What are your company’s plans for the new year?

“2019 holds great opportunities for us. We have projects underway now that are going to be delivered in the new year that we’re very excited about! We’ll continue our ongoing expansion plans and put a big focus on recruiting new talent as we grow.”

What are your plans for the festive season?

“We’ve got a team outing that we’re currently planning to celebrate the end of a successful year. I’ll also be spending time with friends and I’ve got a friend’s wedding which I’m looking forward to. I’ll be having some quiet time too – got to prepare for the new year!”