Rakesh Edamula
About Rakesh Edamula
Rakesh Edamula serves as the Director of Engineering at Accruent, where he has significantly contributed to employee engagement and retention. With a robust background in project management and engineering, he has held leadership roles at various prominent companies, including Microland, Infosys, AOL, and Tektronix.
Work at Accruent
Rakesh Edamula has served as the Director of Engineering at Accruent since 2019. In this role, he has been instrumental in scaling the organization in India from 0 to 70 employees, showcasing his leadership capabilities in building a high-performing team. He is responsible for the retention of $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) for a telecom-related product. Rakesh leads a global multidisciplinary engineering team that supports five products and two horizontal services, ensuring effective program execution and risk management.
Previous Experience
Before joining Accruent, Rakesh Edamula held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Tektronix as an Engineering Manager from 2011 to 2019, and prior to that, he was a Senior Technical Project Manager at AOL Online India Private Limited from 2006 to 2011. His earlier career includes roles as a Project Manager at Infosys Technologies Limited from 2002 to 2006 and as a Software Engineer at Microland Limited from 1999 to 2002. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Edamula holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), where he studied from 1991 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from Kuvempu University, completing his studies from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2005. His educational background supports his roles in management and engineering.
Leadership and Impact
In his current role at Accruent, Rakesh Edamula has increased employee engagement and retention through proactive leadership and effective communication strategies. He has established management processes that ensure program execution, risk management, and quality metrics are consistently monitored. His leadership has not only fostered a collaborative environment but has also contributed to the overall growth and success of the organization.