Raghavendra Kulkarni

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India23 yrs 10 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 20 years of global experience in technology and business strategy.
  • Proven track record in incubating new business ventures.
  • Expert speaker on Blockchain, IoT, and AI at global industry events.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in IoT and AI-driven business strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyLeadershipP&l ManagementInnovation ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales

Other Skills

AIAgile MethodologiesAnalysisArtificial IntelligenceAutomotiveBlockchainBusiness PlanningBusiness ProcessCRMChange ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalyticsData ScienceEmbedded Systems

About

Business Area head with 20 years of Global experience handling multiple roles viz. Business P&L responsibility, people management, Intrapreneurship, and Technology evangelist. Incubated and developed new revenue streams and business Practice with new age technologies. Currently holding a P&L responsibility for new age digital business at Bosch Software and Digital solutions. Portfolio includes IoT, Connected Products and Bosch IoT Suite with focus on building an Annual Reccuring Revenue business. Customers include large Engine OEMs in EU, Energy companies and Industiral equipment manufactures. A proven Intrapreneurial track record of consistently Incubating new Business ventures with meticulous Strategy development to execution. Incubated new age Digital business using Blockchain, AI and IoT, with Non-Liner Growth strategies by building product and platforms. Held Global sales responsibility for introduction of Telematics products, Digital Engineering and IoT solutions in Europe Expert knowledge of Europe and US Markets with 10 years of work experience in Germany. Domains include Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agriculture An ardent Blockchain, IOT and AI evangelist and have been an expert speaker evangelizing convergence of Blockchain, IOT & AI at multiple industry events globally. Established thought leadership for Bosch's Economy of Things vision. Raghavendra can establish credibility and work with 'C'-Level decision makers in consulting and setting up new business

Experience

23 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Accenture

2 roles

Managing Director- Senior Practice and Offering Executive

Promoted

Jul 2025Present · 11 mos · India

Managing Director - Practice and Offerings Executive

Dec 2022Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · India

  • Execute the Vision and Growth Strategy For Software Defined-X, Drive Sales and Delivery of the offerings through resources and investment. Execute a talent strategy that will grow the offerings. As a Practice and offering head, deliver Intergrated solutions that support transformation of Industry-X across various Industries
Business StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadership

Robert bosch engineering and business solutions ltd.

6 roles

General Manager | Business and Practice Head - Engineering for Digital

Jan 2021Jan 2023 · 2 yrs

  • Lead and grow Connected Products, IOT and Embedded Product Engineering Business at Bosch-Software and Digital Solutions. Responsible for P&L , Portfolio Management, Business Strategy and Revenue stream development. Work with Joint Executive leadership team to future proof the organization with Portfolio building and Profitable business ventures. Manage Business leaders responsible for developing Go To Market Strategies, Product Development and Portfolio. Incubate Business Ecosystems for successful development of Digital revenue stream for Bosch.

General Manager | Practice Head - Innovation and Business Strategies

Promoted

Jan 2018Jan 2021 · 3 yrs

  • Responsible for Development of Revenue stream with new age technologies - Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and IoT.  Manage teams responsible for developing GoTo Market Strategies, Product Owners and incubate Business Ecosystems (partners and start up) for successful development of Products from Bosch. Work with Joint Executive leadership team to future proof the organization with Practice building, new Products and Solutions development

Head - Product Sales (Telematics, Engineering Solutions)

Promoted

Feb 2013Apr 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Responsible for Product Sales focused on Telematics and Vehicle Software Management. Key Responsibilities included Non Linear Growth for the organization, New product introduction, Strategic Sales planning, Business Acquisition and establishing partnerships and Channels

Group Manager - Engineering Methods and Tools

Dec 2011Feb 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Heading a Group focused on developing and practice in the area of Software tools with Web2.0 Technologies (viz. Java, J2EE, Oracle, .Net )
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic resouce planning for execution of customer projects
  • Managing  teams on Product Development - focused on Automotive Diagnostics
  • Managing Innovations with Talent Engagement
  • Employee Development and Customer Relationship/Engagements
  • Business Process Implementations and reviews

Business Development Manager

Jan 2010Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Responsible for Business development, project acquisition and relationship management of Key accounts in the area of Software Methods and tools. Providing techno functional support for concept realization and method and tool implementation. Interface to the offshore team and the customer.

Project Manager

Mar 2004Jan 2010 · 5 yrs 10 mos

  • Managing a team and empowering them to achieve the set goals. Generated new business deals in the areas of methods and tools in India and Germany. Responsible for strategic planning and development of new areas of competence within the company

Robert bosch technical and business solutions gmbh

Deputy General Manager - Sales and Strategy- IoT, AI and Analytics

Apr 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Stuttgart Area, Germany

  • Launched new service line in Europe focuced on AI, Data Science, Data Analytics focused on Manufacturing, Supplychain and IoT. Incubated new service line for Continous and Connected Engineering using, ALM, PLM and IoT. Developed and acquired a revenue worth of 10m$. Managed global team of Consulting, Business Development and Sales

Asam e.v. - association for standardization of automation and measuring systems

Board Of Directors

Apr 2013Apr 2015 · 2 yrs · India

  • Board Of Directors at ASAM e.V.

Wipro technologies

Systems Engineer

Jan 2003Feb 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Software development and design

Isro - indian space research organisation

Scientist SC

Feb 2002Oct 2002 · 8 mos

  • External Flow analysis using Computation Fluid Dynamics

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Master's degree

Jan 2013Jan 2014

Esade

Executive Education — Strategy and International Business

Jan 2014Jan 2014

Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum

BE — Mechanical

Jan 1997Jan 2001

St Marys Belgaum

School — High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Jan 1991Jan 1995

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