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ANIRUDDHA KHOLE

Pune

Summary

A versatile professional having 24+ years of profound experience in Program Management, Business Strategy Planning, Go-to-Market Strategy, Channel Management, Key Account Management, System Analysis, IT Testing, Consumer Insights, Campaign Management, Market Research, Change Management, Incident Management, Risk Management, and Team Management in an organization of high repute.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

AGM Presales and Marketing MENA and APAC

YASH Technologies
02.2016 - Current
  • Currently heading marketing and GTM for QAD globally
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Championed the development and execution of a comprehensive GTM strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in brand awareness and a 20% boost in sales pipeline YOY for SAP and Oracle Servicelines for MENA and APAC regions.
  • Specialized in marketing Global Capability Centers (GCCs) to multinational clients, driving adoption of innovative IT and ERP solutions in MENA and APAC regions.
  • Developed go-to-market strategies for GCC services, resulting in increased client engagement and a 25% growth in GCC-related service lines in the GCC market
  • Managed a cross-functional team of 15+ sales and marketing professionals, achieving a 15% increase in team productivity through implementing AI tools and agile methodologies.
  • Directed service line business strategies, pre-sales initiatives, and RFP/proposal management for Oracle and SAP practices in APAC and MENA markets.
  • Managed key accounts and SAP channel partnerships, implementing Account-Based Marketing (ABM) to enhance engagement with strategic accounts in the MENA region.
  • Designed and executed GTM plans, generating a $5M sales pipeline in India and the Middle East; drove GTM activities for SAP, Oracle, SumTotal, and Automation Anywhere across APAC.
  • Established and mentored a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Automation Anywhere, overseeing a team of certified professionals to strengthen the RPA practice.
  • Enhanced CRM processes, implemented marketing automation via Salesforce CRM, and formulated supply chain solution strategies for enhanced customer success.
  • Developed dashboards, playbooks, and business case analyses, enabling data-driven decision-making to support customer success programs and recommend tailored solutions.
  • Orchestrated a complete overhaul of the company's digital marketing strategy, leading to 35% increase in website traffic. Conducted detailed market research and competitive analysis, which informed strategic decision-making. Launched a successful customer success program that reduced churn in key MENA accounts.

Senior Consultant/Channels Specialist/Product Management

Sybase (India)
11.2005 - 06.2015
  • Successfully coordinated with stakeholders to achieve business requirements through gap analysis, driving seamless business integration and application development for various customer engagements in the APAC region.
  • Identified opportunities to enhance customer experiences and incorporated ongoing service and solution improvement recommendations.
  • Led the service and education delivery of Sybase database solutions, including replication, modeling, development, and analytics, for industries such as financial services, telecom, government, and consumer products via professional services and channel partners.
  • Strategically partnered with resourcing teams to establish and manage IT operations across the US and India, ensuring operational excellence and scalability.
  • Directed Sybase eShop architecture projects with a strong focus on quality assurance, product testing, team management, offshore reporting, and on-time, within-budget service delivery.
  • Analyzed, qualified, recruited, and enabled mobility partners in EMEA and APAC regions, fostering cross-selling opportunities for Sybase solutions.
  • Spearheaded partner and developer enablement programs, improving processes, resolving database-related challenges, and providing consulting support.
  • Oversaw product management for Sybase ASE, IQ, and Ultralite databases; defined key product differentiators and collaborated with marketing teams to develop impactful positioning strategies.

Techno-Functional Consultant and Oracle application DBA

Cognizant
05.2004 - 10.2005

Associate Consultant

iFlex Technologies-Oracle Financial Services
05.2002 - 03.2004

System Executive

Efunds International- Fidelity
08.2000 - 06.2002

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration -

SIBM

Masters in Computer Management - undefined

University of Pune

Bachelor of Production Engineering - undefined

University of Pune

Skills

Oracle 8x

Certification

Sybase ASE 15.0 Certified Professional

Technical Skillset

Oracle 8.x, Sybase 12.5/15, SQL Anywhere, Sybase IQ, Informatica, MongoDB, UNIX, Windows 7/XP, Linux, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python 3, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, WordPress, Automation Anywhere, Salesforce, HubSpot, Adobe Analytics, JD Edwards, SAP (ABAP exposure), Manual Testing, Automated Testing

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/16/76

Professional Highlights

  • Strategic GTM Leadership: Championed the development and execution of a comprehensive GTM strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in brand awareness and a 20% boost in sales pipeline YOY for SAP and Oracle Servicelines for MENA and APAC regions.
  • Team Management: Managed a cross-functional team of 15+ sales and marketing professionals, achieving a 15% increase in team productivity through implementing AI tools and agile methodologies.
  • Business Strategy & Pre-Sales Management: Directed service line business strategies, pre-sales initiatives, and RFP/proposal management for Oracle and SAP practices in APAC and MENA markets.
  • Key Account & Channel Management: Managed key accounts and SAP channel partnerships, implementing Account-Based Marketing (ABM) to enhance engagement with strategic accounts in the MENA region.
  • Pipeline Development: Designed and executed GTM plans, generating a $5M sales pipeline in India and the Middle East; drove GTM activities for SAP, Oracle, SumTotal, and Automation Anywhere across APAC.
  • RPA Excellence: Established and mentored a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Automation Anywhere, overseeing a team of certified professionals to strengthen the RPA practice.
  • Innovative Marketing Solutions: Enhanced CRM processes, implemented marketing automation via Salesforce CRM, and formulated supply chain solution strategies for enhanced customer success.
  • Customer-Centric Insights: Developed dashboards, playbooks, and business case analyses, enabling data-driven decision-making to support customer success programs and recommend tailored solutions.
  • Digital Marketing and Customer Success: Orchestrated a complete overhaul of the company's digital marketing strategy, leading to a 35% increase in website traffic. Conducted detailed market research and competitive analysis, which informed strategic decision-making. Launched a successful customer success program that reduced churn in key MENA accounts.

Timeline

AGM Presales and Marketing MENA and APAC

YASH Technologies
02.2016 - Current

Senior Consultant/Channels Specialist/Product Management

Sybase (India)
11.2005 - 06.2015

Techno-Functional Consultant and Oracle application DBA

Cognizant
05.2004 - 10.2005

Associate Consultant

iFlex Technologies-Oracle Financial Services
05.2002 - 03.2004

System Executive

Efunds International- Fidelity
08.2000 - 06.2002

Masters in Computer Management - undefined

University of Pune

Bachelor of Production Engineering - undefined

University of Pune

Executive Master of Business Administration -

SIBM
ANIRUDDHA KHOLE