Rishi Kabra
About Rishi Kabra
Rishi Kabra is the Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Systems at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Southern California and has extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Oracle, Cisco, and Proofpoint.
Current Role at Anaplan
Rishi Kabra serves as the Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Systems at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in San Francisco, California. His role involves overseeing sales and marketing systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing operational efficiency.
Professional Experience
Rishi Kabra has extensive experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at UPS as an Industrial Engineer from 1999 to 2000 and later joined Oracle as a Project Lead from 2001 to 2005. He served as the Oracle Applications Lead Business Analyst at Stryker from 2005 to 2007, followed by a position as Business Operations Manager at Cisco from 2007 to 2014. Before joining Anaplan, he was the Director of Sales Tools and Systems at Proofpoint from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Rishi Kabra holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science from 1992 to 1996. His expertise includes both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with a focus on Acquisition Integrations and Applications Architecture & Roadmaps.
Certifications and Skills
Rishi Kabra holds the APICS CPIM certification in Supply Chain Management. He possesses strong skills in Business Intelligence and Quote to Cash processes, which support his roles in sales and marketing systems. His background includes a solid foundation in engineering and business operations, enhancing his capabilities in managing complex systems.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Rishi Kabra has taken on various responsibilities that have shaped his professional journey. At Tata Motors, he worked as an Automotive Sales and Service Engineer from 1996 to 1998. His tenure at Cisco and Proofpoint involved leading teams and managing systems that optimized sales processes and tools, demonstrating his ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in business operations.