Ramkumar Sundaram — Director of Engineering
Senior executive with 25+ years of experience leading data science, analytics, and strategic planning functions across high-growth, global enterprises. I currently head B2B Sales Analytics at Adobe, where I lead a cross-functional organization responsible for enterprise-wide data platforms, predictive intelligence systems, and AI/ML innovation. My team drives key strategic initiatives across Adobe’s $5B+ B2B sales business — including annual pipeline and retention planning, GenAI integration, deal risk modeling, and customer lifecycle optimization. We’ve built foundational systems like RTB (Run the Business), Panorama (Customer 360), and Elixir (Retention Engine), which are now core to how Adobe runs its global sales and customer success reviews. These solutions address enterprise-scale challenges like pipeline opacity, customer data fragmentation, and renewal risk visibility — enabling better decision-making at every level. I have a strong track record of: Translating business strategy into scalable data products Influencing senior stakeholders through performance storytelling Institutionalizing data science as a trusted operating discipline Building high-performance teams with 80% certified in AI/ML from top institutes A graduate of Harvard Business School’s executive leadership program and with advanced degrees from IISc and BITS Pilani, I bring a blend of thought leadership, execution excellence, and organizational empathy to every mandate I lead. I'm passionate about building next-generation decision systems and empowering businesses to become truly data-driven — not just through technology, but through culture, capability, and strategy.
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Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 25 yrs
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Data Science
- Business Acumen
Career Highlights
- 25+ years leading data science and analytics.
- Expert in building data-driven decision systems.
- Strong track record in stakeholder engagement.
Work Experience
Adobe
Director, Strategic Planning & Analytics (4 yrs 5 mos)
Group Manager, Enterprise Sales Analytics (4 yrs 7 mos)
Senior Manager, AGS Performance Management (2 yrs 11 mos)
Manager, Retention Performance Management (1 yr 11 mos)
Operations Readiness Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
Program Manager, Performance Management (1 yr 9 mos)
Dell
Senior Analyst (1 yr 5 mos)
Sr, Operations Specialist (1 yr 2 mos)
Technical Support Specialist (3 yrs 2 mos)
iProdigy Pvt Ltd
Software Developer (1 yr 3 mos)
Kosher Technologies Pvt Ltd
Software Developer (6 mos)
Education
Master of Technology - MTech at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Postgraduate Degree at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Master of Computer Applications - MCA at Bharathiar University
Post Grad Dip in Journalism at Bharathiya Vidhya Bhavan
BSc at Bangalore University