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Rakeshkumar Kothari

Implementation & Licensing Specialist
Bengaluru

Summary

Leading end-to-end deployment of software and systems solutions across diverse industries. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, ensuring successful client onboarding, and optimizing post-implementation support. Adept at bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure seamless product adoption and customer satisfaction.
My Strengths: Responsibility, Discipline. Achiever, Consistency

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Implementation & Licensing Specialist

Infosys BPM / Citrix
11.2021 - Current
  • Partnered with enterprise and priority accounts for license onboarding and implementation post-purchase of Citrix products, while driving customer retention through proactive engagement and post-deployment support.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities during the renewal cycle while consistently tracking and exceeding renewal KPIs and revenue goals.
  • Supported customers, as needed, with the installation and configuration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Citrix ADC, and Hypervisor licenses.
  • Negotiated and closed renewal contracts by identifying customer needs, addressing objections, and aligning terms with business goals, resulting in improved retention rates and upsell opportunities.
  • Managed accurate and up-to-date CRM records using Salesforce, including renewal status, customer feedback, and activity logs, to support pipeline transparency and internal alignment.

Network Operations Associate

Accenture Solutions Private
04.2016 - 11.2021
  • Designed and implemented network infrastructure solutions for ISP customers, aligning with business needs and service requirements. Led feasibility assessments for network expansions, covering civil works, cable pathways, and on-site evaluations.
  • Develop physical network requirements, and create schematics for FTTP, National Ethernet, IPVPN, and Managed Internet Access deployments.
  • Partnered with storage vendors to enhance network efficiency and resource utilization. Maintained and updated the ISP network footprint using G-Designer.
  • Oversaw ticket management and task prioritization, while mentoring planners on system usage and issue resolution. Delivered regular performance reports to track planner output, and monitor project timelines.

Projects:

  • Developed an enterprise-wide performance dashboard for FY20, integrating data across all Lines of Business. This streamlined scorecard reporting and empowered teams with real-time visibility into key metrics and improvement areas.
  • Launched a process improvement initiative to minimize delays and improve on-time project delivery, enhancing overall execution efficiency.

Sr. Solar Consultant

Imminent Solar Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2015
  • Connected with Australian homeowners to promote solar PV systems, secure appointments, and close sales, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Provided ongoing support post-installation for troubleshooting issues, or answering additional questions about system performance.
  • Managed client accounts diligently, ensuring timely delivery of services, and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Prepared detailed proposals outlining custom solar solutions, resulting in higher conversion rates, and increased revenue generation.
  • Train and manage the sales team, collaborating with support to boost sales efforts. Drive business development for corporate clients through lead generation.

Sr. Advisor & Team Leader

Telesky Shopping
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Analyze customer needs and recommend solutions within protocols, coordinating resources for resolution. Gather and analyze data to support business decisions, and meet team targets and SLAs.
  • Gather and analyze data to support business decisions, and meet team targets and SLAs.
  • Resolve client queries efficiently, communicating decisions clearly. Prepare reports, manage workflow, and support team operations. Assist new team members with escalations, and serve as a point of contact.
  • Manage high-volume workloads, consistently meeting performance benchmarks.
  • Handle inquiries, complaints, billing, and service requests, while cross-selling and upselling. Track and resolve customer issues within TAT/SLA deadlines.

Education

BBA -

Mahatma Gandhi University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Gogte Collage of Commerce & Science
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Sarvodaya Vidyalaya English Medium School
04.2001 -

Skills

Client Onboarding & Implementation Support

Customer success management

Cross-functional Team Coordination

Multitasking in High-Volume Environments

SAAS -Based

Client facing communication

Tools & Certificates

Tools:

Salesforce, Wolken ,JIRA, Q-GIS, BT open reach, Amdocs Force, Fulcrum, Symology


Certificates:

Hardware & Networking Jan 2010
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate Jan 2009
Microsoft Certified Professional Jan 2009

Timeline

Implementation & Licensing Specialist

Infosys BPM / Citrix
11.2021 - Current

Network Operations Associate

Accenture Solutions Private
04.2016 - 11.2021

Sr. Solar Consultant

Imminent Solar Pvt Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2015

Sr. Advisor & Team Leader

Telesky Shopping
01.2010 - 12.2013

BBA -

Mahatma Gandhi University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Gogte Collage of Commerce & Science
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Sarvodaya Vidyalaya English Medium School
04.2001 -
Rakeshkumar KothariImplementation & Licensing Specialist