David Rajesh Sundardas

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India32 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 32 years of experience in digital transformation.
  • Led global delivery networks across multiple countries.
  • Achieved 94% team retention and annual growth of +20%.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Engineering Services leader with extensive experience in digital transformation and global delivery.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipProject ManagementCloud ComputingProduct Lifecycle ManagementGlobal DeliveryBusiness StrategyBusiness Development

Other Skills

Professional MentoringPeer MentoringMentoringStrategyConsultingProgram ManagementBusiness ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipManagementService Delivery ModelsSaaSDigital StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementAgile MethodologiesBusiness Intelligence

About

As Vice President Services and Head of Global Delivery Network at Siemens Digital Industries Software, I bring over 32 years of experience driving digital transformation and business growth. My focus lies in delivering scalable solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Manufacturing, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Adept in establishing and managing globally distributed large technology services teams. By leveraging technologies such as SaaS and AI, I have contributed to the launch of Cloud Managed Services and the seamless integration of service teams from multiple acquisitions, enabling global operational excellence. Our team’s achievements include expanding technology services delivery networks across India, Malaysia, Poland, Mexico, Egypt, and China while maintaining alignment with customer needs and regional strategies. Passionate about fostering innovation and collaboration, I am committed to empowering organizations to thrive in a digital-first world through transformative solutions and exceptional service delivery.

Experience

32 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
10 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Isb alumni

Mentor

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · India · Remote

Professional MentoringPeer MentoringMentoring

Siemens digital industries software

4 roles

Vice President Services - Head of Global Delivery Network

Promoted

Feb 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Highlights Include:
  • Drove design of scalable change management and optimisation efforts to achieve revenue CAGR of +28% over fifteen years.
  • Spearheaded significant growth and expansion including new geographic locations, product expansion, and launch of Cloud Managed Services line of business for PLM, MOM and ALM Solutions while never compromising service quality.
  • Successful integration of service teams from 4 acquisitions in the last 3 years while more than doubling these new services teams capacity worldwide.
  • Achieved consistent alignment with customer needs through design of region-specific strategies for staffing, execution, and project management.
  • Achieved 94% team retention and annual growth of +20% through design and implementation of competitive career development and succession planning initiatives.
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategyLeadershipConsultingCloud Computing+12

Director of Services

Oct 2012Jan 2017 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Strategic Business Director

Oct 2011Sep 2012 · 11 mos

Director Consulting Services

Sep 2008Sep 2011 · 3 yrs

Leaders excellence at harvard square

Member

May 2016Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Leadership

R.v.r. & j.c. college of engineering

Member - Board of Studies in Mechanical Engineering

Nov 2015Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

  • Industry representation in Board of Studies in Mechanical Engineering

Gerson lehrman group

Council Member

Aug 2012Sep 2024 · 12 yrs 1 mo

  • Executive advisory role for member organizations
Leadership

Satyam computer services limited

Asst. Vice President - Engineering Solutions

Nov 2004Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Associate In-charge (AIC) of Engineering Solutions part of Integrated Engineering Services
  • Engineering Solutions is 12+ year old business unit as part of Integrated Engineering Services offers Mechanical Engineering Services to Satyam’s customers.
  •  Managed budgets of over USD 60 million and strategised to build the Engineering Solutions, PLM practice and the GIS business; achieved top line growth of 97% in FY06, 73% in FY07 and 33% in FY08
  •  Conducted negotiations and expanded delivery footprint into China, Hungary and Malaysia; catered to over 20 clients with a 6-member core team
  •  Created new solutions to increase market share; offered strategy consulting, E2E implementation & support, development & integration, and migration & consolidation services
  • Engineering Solutions - Engineering Services
  •  Led a 13-member core team and managed P&L for the business unit catering to over 45 global manufacturing clients, including Airbus, Bombardier, Cessna, Caterpillar, Ford and TRW
  •  Initiated 200 Six Sigma (Black & Green Belt) projects which grew unit margin; the unit emerged as second most profitable in Satyam in that period
  •  Managed 36 Full Lifecycle Businesses and conducted business performance reviews on a monthly basis
  • Product Lifecycle Management - Implementation Services
  •  Delivered product lifecycle solutions to the aerospace, heavy engineering, automotive and semiconductor equipment industries
  •  Created innovative solution frameworks which widened the support scope of PLM applications to include product engineering and manufacturing
  • Geographical Information Systems - Implementation Services
  •  Turned around operations, moving the unit from loss to profit within one year; acquired new customers in the insurance services, transportation, and energy & utilities industries
  •  Provided decision support solutions, created value for customers, investors, associates and partners through a proprietary full lifecycle business framework
Leadership

Wipro technologies

Technical Manager

Sep 2002Oct 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Head of PDM services part of manufacturing vertical. Negotiated contracts with clients and provided product data management services (implementation, support and maintenance) for third-party products to vertical and industry groups.
  •  Established the practice and managed delivery operations, ramping up the team from 2 to 70 members over 2 years
  •  Led business development initiatives and acquired 12 customers, including GM, Emerson, ABB and Brocade; generated USD 3.5 million from scratch during the tenure
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategyLeadershipConsultingBusiness Strategy+6

Siemens information systems limited

PDM Consultant

Dec 1998Aug 2002 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Chennai Area, India

  •  Participated and lead more than 20 product data management software implementation projects for clients such as The Boeing Company, Motorola, Siemens, Rolls Royce and NTPC
  •  Handled system studies and data modelling, in addition to customising and implementing engineering product development process solutions based on Metaphase and Agile
  •  Received the ‘Exceptional Performance Award’ twice from The Boeing Company
Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategyLeadershipConsultingBusiness Strategy+5

Onward technologies limited

Product Specialist

Jan 1997Dec 1998 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Pre & Post Sale support involved in the reselling of top-of-the-line CAD/CAM/CAE Software & Engineering Solutions in the Indian market and Consultancy Services in the International market.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Presales activities like Demos, Benchmarking, Presentations
  • Post-sale activities like Installation, Training, Implementation, Technical Support and Troubleshooting
  • Provide consultancy services for local customers
  • Provide customization services on I-DEAS
  • Develop internal resources
  • Support activities for Andhra Pradesh State leading a team of three Application Engineers
Project ManagementLeadershipConsultingProduct Lifecycle ManagementManagementDigital Strategy

Itw signode india ltd

Executive Designs

Apr 1996Dec 1996 · 8 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Project ManagementLeadershipConsultingProduct Lifecycle ManagementManagement

Tmt india limited

Design Engineer

Jan 1995Apr 1996 · 1 yr 3 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Project ManagementLeadershipProduct Lifecycle ManagementManagement

Spectrum computers

CAD In-charge & Faculty

Jan 1994Dec 1994 · 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Product Lifecycle ManagementManagement

Infotech enterprises

Junior CAD Engineer

Jul 1993Dec 1993 · 5 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Product Lifecycle Management

Education

Karnatak University

B.E. — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1988Jan 1992

Stanford University

Mastering the Integrated Program (MIP) — Program Management

Jan 2008Jan 2008

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Management Development Programme (MDP) — Harnessing Intellectual Property for Strategic Competitive and Collaborative Advantage

Jan 2012Jan 2012

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Management Development Programme (MDP)

Jan 2013Jan 2013

U21Global and Harvard Business Publications

Certificate of Global Business Leadership — Business Management

Jan 2007Jan 2008

Human and Institutional Development Forum & Group Relations India

Transforming Systems: Exploring the place of compassion in the exercise of leadership

Jan 2015Jan 2015

Human and Institutional Development Forum & Group Relations India

Group Relations Conference

Jan 2014Jan 2014

LEM SCHOOL

Secondary School Certificate

Jan 1978Jan 1986

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