Kannan Sundararajan — Co-Founder
With over 3 decades overall + nine years of experience as a High-Performance Endurance Coach, I lead KaysFIT Academy in empowering professionals, recreational athletes, and young adults to achieve their fitness and endurance goals through structured, evidence-based coaching. Leveraging an MSc in Performance Coaching, I specialize in blending science-driven frameworks with practical strategies to enhance resilience, mindset, and consistency in both athletic and professional performance. As the founder and race director of OOTYULTRA, Bison Ultra, and Madurai Ultra, I create transformative ultramarathon experiences that combine physical endurance with cultural and community impact. My mission extends beyond coaching to building inclusive spaces for well-being and growth, evidenced by initiatives like school play parks in Ooty. Driven by a passion for endurance, I enable individuals to unlock their potential and embrace long-term success.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sports and Community Development expert with extensive experience in coaching and event management.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 23 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Performance Coaching
- Endurance
- Event Management
- Non-profit Program Development
Career Highlights
- Over 30 years of diverse experience in coaching and project management.
- Founder of multiple successful ultramarathon events in India.
- Passionate advocate for community health and fitness initiatives.
Work Experience
KaysFIT Academy
High Performance Endurance Coach. Founder @ KaysFIT Academy & Race Director OOTYULTRA & Bison Ultra (9 yrs 4 mos)
ALERT
Lead Global VoICE (Volunteer in Case of Emergency) & ALERTATHON Race Director (6 yrs 5 mos)
Siemens PLM Software
Delivery & Project Manager - Cloud Services (10 mos)
Delivery & Project Manager - EMEA Zone, Global Delivery Center (3 yrs 3 mos)
Delivery Manager - SGAT Zone, Global Delivery Center (1 yr 11 mos)
Quality and Competency Manager, Global Delivery Center (2 yrs)
Competency Manager, Global Delivery Center (1 yr)
Technical Training & Resource Manager, Global Delivery Center (6 mos)
Technical Training Manager, Global Delivery Center (1 yr 6 mos)
Sconce Solutions Corporation
Project Manager/Solution Architect/Business Process Consultant (1 yr 6 mos)
for PTC- India
CAD/PLM/PDM Trainer / Business Process Consultant (Freelancer) (2 yrs 5 mos)
Education Specialist (2 yrs 7 mos)
Hindustan Motors Limited, HOSUR, INDIA
Product Engineer (7 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Master's degree at Setanta College
BE Mech at B. M. S. College of Engineering
DME at PSG College of Technology
High School at St. Josephs Higher Secondary School