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Raghavendra Gowda

Bengaluru

Summary

Strategic Marketing Automation Leader with 15+ years of proven expertise orchestrating advanced marketing platforms and integrated campaigns that consistently boost revenue, enhance customer engagement, and optimize CRM efficiency. Recognized for transforming data-driven insights into actionable strategies, significantly improving lead conversion rates, campaign effectiveness, and cross-team collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead - Marketing Automation

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
Bengaluru
12.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded marketing automation strategies leveraging platforms including Marketo, HubSpot, Salesforce, Pardot, and Eloqua, driving significant improvements in campaign performance.
  • Boosted email engagement rates by implementing advanced segmentation techniques and personalized messaging strategies, resulting in higher open and click-through rates.
  • Successfully streamlined CRM integrations and automated the entire lead lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing lead processing times.
  • Optimized campaigns through rigorous A/B testing methodologies, increasing conversion rates and overall marketing ROI.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align on objectives, simplify processes, and ensure seamless execution of marketing campaigns.

Senior Marketing Automation Specialist

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Designed comprehensive lead lifecycle automation, enhancing pipeline efficiency and accelerating conversions.
  • Developed advanced lead scoring models based on demographic, firmographic, and behavioral insights.
  • Strategically executed integrated marketing campaigns, using multi-touch attribution for performance analysis.
  • Optimized campaigns through advanced segmentation, dynamic content, and personalization techniques.
  • Led marketing platform migrations and CRM (Salesforce) integrations for improved data visibility and reporting.
  • Mentored junior team members, promoting best practices in marketing automation.

Marketing Automation Specialist

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
Bengaluru
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed initial platform setup, user training, and administration for Marketo, HubSpot, Pardot, and Eloqua.
  • Executed targeted email campaigns, nurture programs, and drip sequences to boost audience engagement.
  • Performed database management, including segmentation, data cleansing, and import/export processes.
  • Built landing pages, forms, and email templates optimized for lead conversion.
  • Implemented foundational lead lifecycle workflows for initial lead qualification.

Media Planner

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
Bengaluru
12.2009 - 12.2012
  • Strategized media campaigns leading to increased client ROI

Client Services Analyst

Theorem
Bengaluru
12.2007 - 11.2009
  • Supported client analytics and digital media execution

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Telecommunications Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2007

Skills

Marketing Automation & CRM:

  • Platforms: Marketo, HubSpot, Pardot, Eloqua
  • CRM Integration (Salesforce, HubSpot CRM)
  • Lead Scoring & Lifecycle Automation
  • Email Marketing & Campaign Optimization
  • A/B Testing & Experimentation

Analytics & Strategy:

  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Marketing Performance Measurement

Leadership & Management:

  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

Certification

  • Marketo Certified Expert
  • HubSpot Marketing Software Certified

Timeline

Team Lead - Marketing Automation

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
12.2019 - Current

Senior Marketing Automation Specialist

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
01.2016 - 12.2017

Marketing Automation Specialist

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
01.2013 - 12.2015

Media Planner

Position2 Marketing Private Limited
12.2009 - 12.2012

Client Services Analyst

Theorem
12.2007 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Telecommunications Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Raghavendra Gowda