May 2025 – Present · 11 mos · Germany

• I am supporting Project Oaysis founded by 15-year-old student, Osho Ashok as a strategic advisor committed to contribute meaningfully to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 8.3 through pro bono advisory powered by the INTACT framework*
• An oasis symbolizes life, hope, and relief in a barren land. Oaysis reimagines this symbol to represent spaces where opportunity, access, and sustainability thrive even in the harshest conditions. It's a call to action: create oases of change through guidance and community collaboration with professional, youth groups, corporates and educational institutions, to co-develop solutions and drive collective action.
• Project Oaysis promotes development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), including through access to financial services

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

• A strategic leadership role dedicated to managing and expanding Bristlecone’s partnership with SAP while driving go-to-market strategies to achieve shared business goals. Scaling this partnership to deliver maximum customer value involves aligning internal teams, managing strategic opportunities, and closely tracking performance, all while adhering to SAP standards. Prioritizing innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and proactive risk management is key to amplifying the partnership’s impact and driving business success..

Oct 2018 – Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos

• 🌟 Driving Transformative Growth and Global Influence
• 🚀 Transformative Leadership: Resuscitated and quadrupled (4X) the one of the platinum accounts. This pivotal achievement not only elevated Bristlecone but also secured its position among SAP's 15 Global Strategic Suppliers, a milestone for a sub-billion-dollar partner.
• 🌐 Brand Elevation and Strategic Alliances: Elevated Bristlecone's brand standing through strategic partnerships, earning praise, affirming the company's rising influence. These alliances reinforced our market positioning and expanded our reach.
• 🌟 Next-Generation Leadership Development: Fostered a dynamic team of emerging leaders, empowering them to propel the account towards unprecedented growth, aiming for 10X in revenue within three years.
• 🔍 Strategic Positioning and Brand Enhancement: Pioneered the establishment of an SAP Experience Center at Bristlecone, strategically amplifying brand recall and unlocking new avenues for growth.
• 💡 Digital Transformation Champion: Led Bristlecone's evolution from an AMS service provider to a forefront digital solutions provider at an Industrial Enterprise. This shift resulted in amplified profitability and heightened customer satisfaction.
• 🤝 Leveraging Connections and Fostering Collaboration: Successfully secured the Largest Diary Products deal by leveraging existing connections, fostering collaboration, and expanding Bristlecone's market presence in Middle East.
• 🌍 Policy Development and DE&I Commitment: Formulated impactful policies in the Europe region, showcasing astute leadership and a robust commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Actively engaged in the DE&I and CSR committee, underscoring an unwavering dedication to ethical business practices and social responsibility.
• #BusinessTransformation #GlobalInfluence #LeadershipExcellence

Nov 2017 – Aug 2018 · 9 mos · United States

• 🚀 Driving Revenue Growth and Market Expansion in US Healthcare
• 🏥 Pivotal Role in Sales and Marketing Transformation: Spearheaded a comprehensive sales and marketing transformation initiative within the US healthcare market for Digital Transformation. Crafted and implemented impactful strategies that ignited substantial revenue growth and market expansion.
• 🎯 Deep Understanding of Target Audiences: Leveraged a profound understanding of target audiences to craft compelling sales and marketing narratives that deeply resonated, fostering a customer-centric culture essential for success.
• 🌟 Leadership in Team Empowerment and Development: Led the creation and nurturing of a high-performing marketing team, empowering individuals to excel and express their talents. Through collaborative and results-oriented leadership, fostered a dynamic team culture geared toward pursuing new business opportunities and positioning the company as a market leader.
• Under my guidance, the sales and marketing transformation initiative not only drove revenue growth but also established the company as a formidable force in the US healthcare sector.
• #SalesTransformation #MarketingLeadership #RevenueExpansion

Apr 2015 – Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos · India

• 🌟 Revolutionizing CRM for Services Industries: Concept to Cutting-Edge
• 🚀 Visionary Leadership in Customer Experience: Recognizing the critical importance of effective customer experience management in the services industry, I embarked on a transformative journey. I envisioned and launched a groundbreaking Digital SaaS start-up aimed at redefining customer experience.
• 🌐 Spearheading Innovation: Guided by this insight, I led a team of brilliant minds to harness their collective expertise in designing and developing a patent-pending CRM software. This innovative solution wasn't just addressing existing challenges but was crafted to anticipate and adapt to future industry needs.
• 🔍 Tailored Solution for F&B and Services Industry: The result was a CRM solution seamlessly integrated into the unique workflows and data structures of the Food & Beverage and Services industry. It provided a comprehensive view of customer interactions, enabling data-driven decision-making for enhanced customer relationships.
• This transformative initiative stands as a testament to my vision and leadership in driving innovation, creating tailored solutions, and anticipating industry needs.
• #CRMInnovation #CustomerExperience #IndustryLeadership

Jun 2014 – Apr 2015 · 10 mos

Nov 2011 – Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• 🌟 Driving Sales Excellence Through Turnaround and Growth
• 💼 Consultative Sales Leader: Excelled in a consultative sales role as an individual contributor, leveraging expertise to drive business growth and client success through strategic guidance and solutions.
• 🔄 Transformative Turnaround: Successfully turned around an underperforming region, implementing strategies that revitalized operations and positioned the region for significant growth.
• 📈 Consistent Year-on-Year Growth: Achieved exceptional results by delivering 100% year-on-year growth for consecutive years, showcasing a strong ability to consistently exceed targets and drive business expansion.
• 💰 Closing Multi-Million Dollar Deals: Closed multi-million dollar deals and secured five new logos, significantly expanding the client base and revenue potential.
• These achievements highlight my proficiency in consultative sales, turnaround strategies, and delivering consistent growth by fostering strong client relationships and driving impactful business outcomes.
• #SalesLeadership #BusinessTurnaround #RevenueGrowth

Nov 2010 – May 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos

• 🌍 Pioneering Supply Chain Services and Strategic Turnarounds
• 🚀 Establishing Europe's Supply Chain Services: Founded and developed Bristlecone's Europe Supply Chain Services division from the ground up. Secured multimillion-dollar clients whose ongoing referrals continue to generate new business opportunities.
• 🔄 Strategic Turnaround and Stabilization: Revitalized the Etisalat engagement in the Middle East, realigned the Dialog Semiconductor engagement in Europe, and stabilized operations for Dubal and SABIC in the region, fostering sustainable growth and client confidence.
• These experiences underscore my commitment to building robust operations from inception, revitalizing engagements, and orchestrating strategic expansions that propel business growth.
• #SupplyChainLeadership #StrategicTurnarounds #BusinessExpansion

Aug 2005 – Dec 2010 · 5 yrs 4 mos

• 🌟 Driving Innovation and Business Growth in SAP Ecosystem
• 🚀 Key ISV Practice Leader: Instrumental in integrating Professional Services and Offshore Product Development within the ISV practice, contributing to comprehensive solutions and business expansion.
• 🏆 SAP ICC Certification Initiative: Spearheaded the "SAP Certified Software Integration Services" initiative, driving the team towards certification and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• 💼 Strategic Business Development at SAP Labs: Led the growth initiatives at SAP Labs' Demo Solution group, resulting in Bristlecone being voted the No.1 vendor multiple times, a testament to exceptional services and client satisfaction.
• 🌐 Innovative Solutions and Founding Teams: Pioneered Virtual Demo Solutions for ISVs, successfully implemented across multiple clients, fostering long-term partnerships. Additionally, as a founding team member of Remote Presales at SAP Labs, contributed to innovation and efficiency in operations.
• 💡 Innovation Catalyst: Created the "Virtual Bench" solution, saving SAP Demo Solutions Group 3% of operational costs while enabling faster, on-time deployments—a testament to innovative problem-solving and cost optimization.
• 🌟 Leveraging innovation and strategic leadership to drive business growth and foster client relationships within the SAP ecosystem has been my passion.
• #SAPInnovation #BusinessDevelopment #StrategicLeadership

Aug 2005 – Dec 2010 · 5 yrs 4 mos

• 🌟 Driving SAP Innovation with Voice Wrap
• 🗣️ Voice Wrap - Revolutionary SAP Certified Solution: Spearheaded the development of Voice Wrap, the sole SAP-certified solution capable of executing SAP RFUI transactions within a single screen interface. This groundbreaking innovation streamlined operations and enhanced user experience by combining SAP RFUI transactions into an efficient, user-friendly platform.
• 🔍 Optimizing User Interaction: By consolidating SAP RFUI transactions into a unified interface, Voice Wrap revolutionized user interactions, simplifying workflows and significantly boosting operational efficiency for SAP users.
• This innovative achievement reflects my commitment to pushing boundaries and creating transformative solutions within the SAP ecosystem.
• #SAPInnovation #UserExperience #EfficiencyEnhancement

Aug 2005 – Dec 2010 · 5 yrs 4 mos

• 🌍 Driving SAP SCM Excellence and Innovative Integrations
• 🏢 Key Role in Largest SAP SCM Project in the Middle East: Played a pivotal role in spearheading the largest SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) project in the Middle East, contributing expertise that significantly impacted the success of the project. This experience underscores my ability to navigate and excel in complex, large-scale implementations.
• 🔊 Pioneering Voice Integration with SAP EWM for an ISV: Led the groundbreaking initiative of integrating voice technology with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), marking a significant milestone as the first-ever voice integration for an Independent Software Vendor (ISV). This innovation highlighted my commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring cutting-edge solutions.
• 🌐 Efficient Management of Offshore ISV Projects: Successfully managed multiple ISV projects from an offshore position, showcasing adeptness in remote project management, coordination, and ensuring seamless collaboration for project success.
• These experiences exemplify my dedication to driving innovation and excellence in SAP SCM while pioneering groundbreaking integrations for enhanced operational efficiency.
• #SAPSCM #InnovativeIntegrations #ProjectManagement

Aug 2005 – Dec 2010 · 5 yrs 4 mos

• 🌟 Contributions to Transformative SAP Projects
• 🏭 Integral Role in Largest SAP Project: Played a pivotal role in a landmark SAP project for the utility industry in Indonesia, contributing expertise and insights that were instrumental in the project's success. Contributing to such a significant project demonstrates my ability to thrive in high-stakes, large-scale endeavors.
• 🚀 Founding Member, SAP EWM Business Validation Team at SAP Labs: As a founding member of the Business Validation team for SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) at SAP Labs, contributed to shaping and validating a crucial component of SAP's offerings. This experience honed my skills in innovation, validation, and ensuring product excellence.
• These experiences reflect my commitment to driving innovation and excellence in SAP projects, leveraging expertise to contribute significantly to transformative initiatives.
• #SAPProjects #UtilityIndustry #InnovationLeadership

Feb 2005 – Aug 2005 · 6 mos

• 🌐 SAP ERP Implementation & Configuration Specialist
• 🚀 Requirement Gathering & Business Blueprinting: Spearheaded SAP ERP implementation by meticulously gathering requirements and creating comprehensive business blueprints, ensuring alignment between technology and organizational objectives.
• 📊 Master Data Collection & Validation: Proficiently managed the collection and validation of master data, ensuring accuracy and completeness to optimize system performance.
• ⚙️ Configuration of WMS Interface: Demonstrated expertise in configuring Warehouse Management System (WMS) interfaces with IM, SD, PP, HUM modules, and Barcoding, facilitating seamless integration across multiple SAP modules for enhanced operational efficiency.
• 🔍 Integration Mastery: Orchestrated the harmonious integration of WMS functionalities with Inventory Management (IM), Sales & Distribution (SD), Production Planning (PP), Handling Unit Management (HUM), and Barcoding systems, ensuring a cohesive and streamlined workflow.
• This experience underscores my proficiency in SAP ERP implementation, configuration, and integration, ensuring a seamless and optimized system tailored to meet organizational needs.
• #SAPImplementation #ERPConfiguration #IntegrationSpecialist

Apr 2004 – Apr 2005 · 1 yr · Chennai Area, India

• 🎯 Strategic Requirement Mapping & Solution Provision Expertise
• 🗺️ Mapping Project Requirements: Proficiently analyze and map project requirements, meticulously evaluating diverse needs to derive comprehensive solutions.
• 💡 Scope Definition and Evaluation: Specialize in defining project scopes with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client needs.
• 🔍 Project Requirements Finalization: Facilitate the finalization of project requirements through robust evaluation processes, ensuring precision and clarity in deliverables.
• 🌟 Optimal Solution Provision: Excel in providing best-fit solutions by leveraging a comprehensive understanding of project intricacies and requirements, fostering efficiency and effectiveness.
• This expertise in requirement mapping and solution provision underscores my commitment to precision and excellence in delivering tailored solutions.
• #RequirementsMapping #SolutionProvision #ProjectManagement

Jul 2003 – Apr 2004 · 9 mos · Goa, India

• 🚀 Revolutionizing E-Governance with Digital Transformation
• 🌐 Groundbreaking e-RTO Engagement System: Spearheaded the implementation of a revolutionary digital e-RTO engagement system, fundamentally transforming the process of driving license issuance. This groundbreaking initiative has disrupted conventional methods, eliminating manual intervention, and optimizing the application process to enhance efficiency while drastically minimizing errors.
• 🔍 Streamlined Application Process: This innovative system has eradicated traditional hurdles, enabling applicants to seamlessly apply for and receive their driving licenses electronically. The streamlined process not only saves valuable time and effort but also ensures a smoother experience for all stakeholders involved.
• 📈 Setting a New Benchmark for E-Governance: This remarkable achievement doesn't just revolutionize the driving license issuance process; it sets a new benchmark for e-governance initiatives. By leveraging technology to its fullest potential, we've redefined standards and paved the way for more efficient, user-centric government services.
• This transformative digital initiative stands as a testament to my commitment to innovation and leveraging technology to drive significant positive change.
• #DigitalTransformation #E-Governance #InnovationLeadership

Dec 2001 – Apr 2003 · 1 yr 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• 🌐 Custom ERP Development Leadership for Abrasive Manufacturing Industry
• 🚀 Enterprise Resource Planning Innovation: Led and directed the custom development of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution tailored specifically for an Abrasive Manufacturer in India.
• 🔍 Understanding Industry Nuances: Delved deep into the intricacies of the abrasive manufacturing industry to architect an ERP system finely tuned to address its unique operational needs and challenges.
• 🛠️ End-to-End Solution Leadership: Oversaw the entire lifecycle of the development process, from conceptualization and requirement gathering to coding, testing, and successful deployment.
• 📈 Business Impact: This bespoke ERP solution revolutionized the client's operational efficiency, streamlining processes, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing overall productivity and profitability.
• This experience showcases my prowess in crafting tailored solutions for niche industries, leveraging technology to drive tangible and impactful outcomes.
• #ERPDevelopment #CustomSolutions #IndustryInnovation

Feb 1994 – Oct 2001 · 7 yrs 8 mos · Bangalore

• 🌟 Driving End-to-End Solutions in Presales, Implementation, and Application Support
• 🔍 Presales Expertise and Go-To-Market Support: Orchestrated presales strategies and provided Go-To-Market support for a range of transformative initiatives, aligning solutions with market demands and client needs.
• 🚀 Initiative Leadership and Implementation Coordination: Led the charge on several groundbreaking projects:
• Café- ERP for Coffee Industry: Spearheaded the development and implementation of an ERP system tailored for the nuances of the coffee industry, overseeing 30 successful implementations spanning India and East Africa.
• Docket – DMS for C&F Agencies: Played a pivotal role in the implementation of a Document Management System (DMS) catered to C&F agencies.
• Data Dock – Shipping Solutions for Agencies: Contributed to the development and implementation of shipping solutions tailored for Shipping Agencies.
• HotMan – Hotel Management Solutions: Played a key role in delivering comprehensive Hotel Management solutions.
• 🛠️ Delivery Coordination and Application Support: Coordinated seamless delivery processes while providing comprehensive application support, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing operational excellence for clients.
• These experiences reflect my ability to navigate diverse tasks and lead initiatives across the spectrum, from concept ideation to successful implementation and ongoing support.
• #PresalesLeadership #ImplementationManagement #ApplicationSupport