Dr. Kamalakannan Sivanandam (Kamal) Email & Phone Number

Results-driven software sales specialist with over 23 years of experience in client-facing leadership roles. Adept at driving domestic and global business development, leading high-performance sales teams, and consistently surpassing revenue targets. Proven track record of generating hundreds of millions in revenue, elevating profitability, and capturing major accounts worldwide. Deep expertise in Enterprise Digital Transformation, Data Modernization, Cloud Management, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and more. Skilled in cultivating C-level relationships to align client objectives with strategic goals. Expert in team building, goal achievement, and pioneering agreements. Extensive background in establishing strategic alliances across Telecom, Finance, Retail, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors. Versatile Leadership Roles: Held multifaceted positions including Business Development Manager, Account Executive, Client Partner, Delivery Head, Engagement Lead, and Trusted Advisor to Fortune 100 clients. Exceptional Revenue Growth: Spearheaded the Mortgage strategic business unit portfolio's revenue growth to $145 million at Cognizant in 2015, consistently exceeding sales goals by 35% annually. Startup Success: Achieved remarkable results as Sales Leader at Savvyan Technologies in 2016, securing $15.5 million in net new revenue within the first year. Successfully onboarded seven new logos, surpassing sales goals by an impressive 300% and increasing customer profitability by 150%. Strategic Collaborations: Orchestrated a joint venture with two software consulting firms at Savvyan Technologies in 2018, generating significant revenue through hybrid cloud offerings and strategic partnerships. Client Turnaround: Transformed struggling telco clients at Cognizant into a profitable venture, achieving a remarkable 45% YoY increase in sales totaling $47 million in 2013. Enhanced customer profitability by 48%. Resilient Leadership: Stepped in as Interim CEO during the global pandemic at Savvyan Technologies, maintaining existing revenue, and achieving a 25% increase in sales and a 12% rise in customer profitability. Proven Hunter and Farmer: Demonstrated prowess by acquiring twenty-two new clients within a startup environment. Successfully cultivated a $27 million portfolio in just two years. Instrumental in facilitating multiple M&As over seven years at Savvyan.

Listed skills include Business Development, Pre Sales, Vendor Management, Management, and 20 others.