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Priya Catharine Pinto

Priya Catharine Pinto

Mangalore

Summary

Professional Summary

Sales leader and investment advisor with 24+ years of experience driving revenue and growth across technology-driven industries including AI, IoT, Blockchain, EdTech, manufacturing, SaaS, and engineering services. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, reviving stalled deals, and closing complex, high-value opportunities across domestic and global markets.

Recognized for combining strategic thinking with emotional intelligence—pinpointing market needs, identifying product fit, and executing go-to-market strategies that deliver results. Successfully generated ₹1.67 Cr in new tech product sales in 1 year and leading $40M+ in fundraising for startups. Experience spans leadership roles at Yunometa, IBM, and entrepreneurial ventures such as PASP Industries. Known for turning vision into execution—and relationships into revenue.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Sales & Marketing & Client Engagement

Yunometa
07.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Start up that is proficient in Building Integrated tools for clients with Web3 Technologies using Blockchain based workflows, AI powered big data analytics, IOT in Machine & Plant monitoring by Process optimization thro process reengineering & restructuring and industry Best Practices for Manufacturing sector
  • Driving sales & marketing organization performance through strategic mentoring, training, upskilling, and work shadowing initiatives currently managing a team of 15
  • Identify and capitalize on business opportunities during demonstrations, factory visits, and process assessment during Plant visit
  • Leading high-value deals by negotiating effectively to secure favorable outcomes after completing the POC and completing the implementation in 3 phases for US Subsidiary at 0.80 Cr, Currently Negotiating the deal for parent company in Pune with 20 plants for INR1.3 Cr to be implemented in 3 phases
  • Manage projects as a client-facing Program Director, spearheading the implementation and adoption of IoT, AI, and Blockchain technologies in the manufacturing supply chain by completing 3 stages in 4 months against forecasted duration of 8 months
  • Managing a Portfolio for venture capital to raise totaling $5 million in Year 1 for Yunometa & 100mn for Upcoming international Projects in the 2nd quarter
  • Led market penetration strategies to expand into Guwahati, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
  • Managing a diverse portfolio of manufacturing industries, including plastic, chemical, pharma, FMCG, Oil & Gas, Grease & Lubricants, Logistics and Auto Ancillary component manufacturing sectors
  • Actively contributing towards the Product Market fit and solution development in Blockchain, IOT solution, AI & Big Data Analytics
  • Leading and managing all aspects of the Learning & Development business at Yunometa, from sales to implementation, delivery, and closure with colleges, universities, schools, and corporates in the MENA right from conceptualization to implementation to Delivery to develop 1mn coders in 4 years
  • Currently managing the execution of a strategic project involving process optimization, gap analysis, and implementation of transformative technologies (IoT, AI, blockchain workflow) for a robotic plant in South US
  • A key team player of the sales team in generating consistent revenue every quarter with Target of $4mn from the domestic market and $100 mn from the International Market for the year 2025-26.
  • Currently spearheading the EdTech business in the MENA region with a revenue projection of $100Mn in 2025, Putting together a deal and selecting partners to Train 100,000 students in 1 year and 1million students in 4 years in Computer education like AI, IOT, Blockchain , Web Development, IT Infrastructure to make the country the next India for the world.
  • Taking Yunometa Global by providing integrated Tech solutions using Artificial Intelligence , Plant & Machine Monitoring & Blockchain based workflows for Oil & Gas, Solar Power, Mining Industries in MENA , EU, USA & South American Regions
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Director Business Operations

OQP Global LTD
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Company Overview: Ethereum, Polygon Blockchain Development

End to end management for the training the students at OQP Global from the University from finalizing the training institutes, completion of course, assessment and hiring.

  • Screening and finalising the right candidates during this process the tech used was Codex, Code game
  • Solutioned Bespoke Model for tailored training to meet client requirements
  • Transitioned the start up from domestic to global
  • Designed Training Model, Business Model & managed and led business operations
  • Managed & Led client presentations for In Sourcing Blockchain & Crypto Exchange Development
  • Collaborated and led New Business opportunities and also lead investor presentations
  • Effective business communication managed by using online translators (Hebrew to English)
  • Ethereum, Polygon Blockchain Development

Business Owner

PASP Industries
07.2020 - 09.2022
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing Garments, Trading, Import, Export
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, I led initiatives to establish a supply chain for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when the garment industry shut down
  • Despite limited government support, I forged partnerships with Stitching Units and Raw Material Suppliers, resolving demand and supply challenges for hospitals and industries
  • I expanded into the international market, connecting buyers and sellers while preventing scams
  • Proud of the impact made through my leadership and management
  • Manufacturing Garments, Trading, Import, Export
  • Team: 4
  • Tailor Workforce: 100

Business Owner / Business Administration & Production

Off Shelf – Bangalore / Anter Hosiery
02.2016 - 07.2020
  • Did a overall turnover from 1 cr to 5 cr, Grew the production from 1,00,000 garments to 7,00,000 garments in a quarter
  • Managed End to End Production & Administration from Knitting , Dying, Printing , Garment production, Accounts & Finance, Vendors so on and so forth at the company
  • No Of Employees: 45
  • Tailor Workforce: Over 500

Technical Project Manager / Service Delivery Manager

IBM India Pvt Ltd
04.2004 - 07.2015
  • Worked in departments Finance & Accounting, Credits & Collections, Project Management Office, Build Factory, IT Infra Service Delivery
  • Held the position of Global Service Delivery Manager from Jan 2013 to July 2015, specializing in IT & Cloud Infrastructure
  • Completed the Go live of 600 servers in 6 months after taking up the role as a Service Delivery Manager in 2014
  • Implemented Remote Connectivity for the Client with 1500 servers and operations in 55 Countries garnering an appreciation from IBM Global Management and an Award in 2013
  • Successfully implemented the Global Delivery Framework in waves from 2010 to 2012
  • Subsequently promoted to Jr Project Manager within 9 months and then further promoted to Technical Project Manager, leading & managing complex projects within the IT & Cloud Infrastructure Build Factory – Portfolio of $50mn (June 2006 – Dec 2012)
  • Managed the project office as a Project Office Administrator within the PMO for 35 clients
  • Joined as a Customer Services Executive in Finance & Accounting to become a Subject Matter Expert in 9 months (Apr 2004 to June 2006)

Sales Manager

METRO STYLE & METRO LIGHTS
05.2002 - 04.2004

Lab Instructor for Electrical & Electronics Engineering

KARNATAKA Govt POLYTECHNIC
05.2001 - 05.2002

Education

Bachelors of Commerce -

Karnataka Open University
05.2009

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - undefined

Karnataka Polytechnic
10.2001

Skills

  • Fostering leadership and team excellence through strategic coaching
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Business planning
  • Business strategies
  • Business Intelligence
  • Intelligent foresighted Decision-making
  • Customer Segmentation & Targeting
  • High ticket sales closures
  • Navigating thro market realities and building strategies for Market penetration
  • Funnel Metrics Optimization
  • Objection handling with win win solutions
  • Data-Driven Marketing
  • Program & Project Management (PMP & Prince 2 Methodologies)
  • Innovation & Product Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Motivational leadership
  • Consultative selling
  • Team management
  • Relationship management
  • Leads prospecting and converting them into high paying clients by nurturing

Professional Development

  • Lean and Six Sigma Trained
  • Project Management courses and Prince 2
  • Six Sigma Yellow belt Certified
  • Cloud Computing
  • ITIL V3 Foundational Certified
  • Trained at IBM under Global Leadership Curriculum for Aspiring Managers
  • IBM Cloud computing completed 2011/12
  • Data Analytics Foundational Program
  • Big Data Analytics foundational - IBM Certified
  • Blockchain Hyperledger Fabric
  • Internet of Things (IOT)

Timeline

Director Sales & Marketing & Client Engagement - Yunometa
07.2023 - Current
Director Business Operations - OQP Global LTD
07.2022 - 03.2023
Business Owner - PASP Industries
07.2020 - 09.2022
Business Owner / Business Administration & Production - Off Shelf – Bangalore / Anter Hosiery
02.2016 - 07.2020
Technical Project Manager / Service Delivery Manager - IBM India Pvt Ltd
04.2004 - 07.2015
Sales Manager - METRO STYLE & METRO LIGHTS
05.2002 - 04.2004
Lab Instructor for Electrical & Electronics Engineering - KARNATAKA Govt POLYTECHNIC
05.2001 - 05.2002
Karnataka Polytechnic - Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Karnataka Open University - Bachelors of Commerce,
Priya Catharine Pinto