Pankaj Prasoon

CEO

San Francisco, California, United States19 yrs 5 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 18 years of experience in technology leadership.
  • Expertise in AI-driven finance transformation.
  • Author of influential books on leadership and AI.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and SaaS expert with a strong focus on AI-driven product management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementStrategyConsulting

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Data-driven decision-makingAgile software developmentERPTeam BuildingLeadershipFinance Systems ArchitectureAI-powered integrationsProduct-market fitGTM strategyFundraisingBusiness ProcessBusiness IntelligenceRequirements Analysis

About

As a seasoned business leader with over 18 years of experience in the technology industry, I've had a profound impact on individuals and organizations by nurturing ideas into successful products, and services, defining the future of product offerings and directing company strategy. With a strong background in product and platform management, customer experience, field sales operations, go-to-market strategy, consulting, and growth hacking, I have a keen eye for identifying growth opportunities and developing innovative products and strategies to drive business results and optimize operations. I am a strategic leader with exceptional management and mentorship skills, as well as effective communication and emotional intelligence. My expertise in product and platform management, experience with agile software development, and data-driven decision-making, combined with my startup mentality, allow me to move quickly and effectively collaborate across disciplines while always keeping the customer at the forefront. With a passion for developing people and cultures that drive innovation, I have built a reputation for my strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and passion for design. I firmly believe in the mantra "Technology is transforming the world and we are acting as a catalyst," and my career has been marked by my ability to turn challenges into opportunities. Leveraging my extensive experience in enterprise software, SAP, new technologies, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS), as well as my consulting and financial leadership skills, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I have a proven track record leading global teams and have lived and worked in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the USA. Outside of work, I am a dedicated family person, avid reader, lifelong learner, and active volunteer. I believe in giving back to the community and making a positive impact on the world. Join me on LinkedIn to learn more about my professional journey and explore how we can work together to achieve great things. Let's create something extraordinary! #BusinessTransformation #InnovationCatalyst #GlobalLeader

Experience

19 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 7 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Linkedin

Senior Director - CFO Systems & Technology

Feb 2026Present · 4 mos · Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

  • Leading Finance Technology at LinkedIn, I’m focused on building the foundation for an AI-forward Finance organization that operates with greater speed, precision, and scale.
  • I partner across the CFO organization, Engineering, and Product to modernize our ERP and finance ecosystem, embed intelligent automation into core processes, and define a multi-year strategy for agentic and data-driven decisioning.
  • My mission is to move Finance from a system of record to a system of insight and intelligent action where technology amplifies judgment, reduces complexity, and unlocks enterprise value.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Data-driven decision-makingAgile software developmentProduct ManagementStrategy

Coreweave

Finance Systems & Transformation Engineering

Sep 2025Feb 2026 · 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

  • Leading the end-to-end finance systems architecture and transformation to power CoreWeave’s AI-driven hyperscale growth for the AI essential cloud. I drive strategy and execution across GL, AP, AR, ARM, Fixed Assets, Leases, and Inventory modernizing core ERP capabilities . Partnering closely with Finance, RevOps, IT, and Data teams, I enable intelligent, real-time insights through AI-powered integrations and scalable platform design. I oversee SOX compliance frameworks and audit-ready controls, ensuring both operational excellence and regulatory rigor. By combining strategic leadership with hands-on system architecture, I build and lead high-performing teams that deliver resilient, secure, and future-ready finance infrastructure to support rapid global expansion.
Finance Systems ArchitectureERPAI-powered integrationsProduct ManagementStrategy

Self-employed

Author

Oct 2023Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

  • Strategic AI in ERP explores the critical alignment of AI capabilities with business objectives to ensure ERP enhancements support strategic goals and drive significant business transformation. The book details a systematic approach to integrating AI with existing ERP frameworks, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing the return on investment. This release is particularly strategic as it coincides with SAPPHIRE 2024, providing attendees with actionable insights into leveraging AI for business growth.
  • Endorsed by a Bonnie Titone ( SVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Duke Energy ), the book's foreword adds an influential voice to Pankaj's comprehensive analysis and pragmatic solutions. As an ERP practitioner and product leader at Microsoft, Pankaj's work impacts global business systems, making his insights invaluable to industry professionals seeking to harness AI's potential within their ERP strategies.
  • In my first book, "Leading with Purpose: Igniting Success, Inspiring Teams, and Creating Positive Change," I delve deep into the essence of purpose-driven leadership. It is not just a guide but a compilation of personal stories, insights, and practical advice that shines a light on the profound impact of leading with a clear, defined purpose. This book is a testament to the belief that when we lead with purpose, we achieve our goals and create a ripple effect of positive change that extends far beyond ourselves. More details can be found at www.pankajprasoon.com/book.
  • To all the readers out there, I encourage you to embrace the power of purpose-driven leadership. It's not just about meeting targets or achieving milestones but about creating a positive impact and leaving a lasting legacy. Your purpose is your compass; let it guide you in your journey and see how it transforms your life and those around you.
Team BuildingLeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Product ManagementConsulting

Microsoft

2 roles

Sr Director Product - Finance & AI

Jan 2023Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

Sr. Director Product - Cloud & AI

Jun 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

Softwareone

Vice President(VP), Head SAP & Application Modernization

Jan 2021Jun 2021 · 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Startup self employed

Startup Advisor

Jan 2020Feb 2026 · 6 yrs 1 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

  • Advise and guide founders through the product-market fit, pivot to the SaaS model, GTM, and fundraising. Help startups both in the early and late stages in terms of mentoring & growth areas. Preparation of pitch deck for raising capital.
  • 💡 Advisor to a fashion retail consumer brand, navigated them to sustain during the pandemic and helped them with growth strategy & stabilizing the business. (Resulted in 70% growth and 67% reduction in a loss in the first year. 64% growth in the second year and 22% net profit. )
  • 💡 Strategic advisor and Product incubator for a B2C focused on delivering a superior path-to-purchase experience, by personalizing experiences, campaigns, and rewards to seamlessly increase loyalty, enable location-based mobile marketplace, and distance pay.
  • Contact me for further details.
Product-market fitGTM strategyFundraisingConsultingProduct Management

Infosys

8 roles

Director, Head ERP(SAP S/4HANA) & Cloud (Azure, Google Cloud,AWS)

Apr 2017Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Associate Director - Cloud and Technology

Apr 2016Mar 2017 · 11 mos

Principal Consultant

Apr 2013Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Lead Consultant

Oct 2011Mar 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

Senior Consultant

Apr 2010Sep 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

Associate Consultant

Apr 2009Mar 2010 · 11 mos

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2007Mar 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos

Software Engineer

Jul 2006Jul 2007 · 1 yr

Education

Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jun 2018May 2020

Smith School of Business at Queen's University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jun 2018May 2020

International Institute of Information Technology

B.TECH — Computer Science and Engineering

Jul 2002Jun 2006

Kendriya Vidyalaya

School

K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce

12 — Pcmb

Aug 2000May 2002

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