Ravi Shankar
About Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar is the Partner Enablement Leader for the Middle East at Automation Anywhere, based in Dubai.
Current Role at Automation Anywhere
Ravi Shankar is currently serving as the Partner Enablement Leader for the Middle East at Automation Anywhere. Based in Dubai, Ravi is responsible for enhancing partner relationships and driving enablement programs in the region. His role involves strategic collaboration with partners to amplify the adoption and implementation of Automation Anywhere’s solutions within the Middle Eastern market.
Experience as Quant Trading Entrepreneur
From 2017 to 2018, Ravi Shankar worked in Singapore as an entrepreneur in Quant Trading. During this time, he focused on quantitative analysis and trading strategies, leveraging his technical skills and market knowledge to drive trading performance. This one-year stint highlighted his versatility and capacity to navigate different financial markets.
Product Marketing Manager at ARM
Ravi Shankar served as Product Marketing Manager at ARM from 2012 to 2017 in the Bengaluru Area, India. His responsibilities included managing the development, silicon validation, and verification of semiconductor products for advanced technologies. He coordinated with foundries and silicon partners to define automotive libraries adhering to international standards, ensuring compliance with AEC Q100 and ISO 26262. Ravi's role also encompassed resource and CPU allocation, forecasting revenues, and maintaining high-quality standards through regular assessments.
Program Manager Experience at Tata Consultancy Services
Between 2008 and 2012, Ravi Shankar worked as a Program Manager at Tata Consultancy Services in Bangalore. During his tenure, he managed pre-sales activities, developed RFPs and proposals, and collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams in Marketing and Engineering. His role required him to spearhead various projects, ensuring that customer demands were met efficiently across different geographies.
Educational Background
Ravi Shankar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from Anna University. His academic credentials have equipped him with a solid foundation in both technical and strategic aspects, which he has successfully applied throughout his professional career.
Achievements and Contributions
Ravi Shankar has been recognized for his contributions to the semiconductor industry, receiving awards such as the SMIC Best Partner and Delivery Excellence. He chaired weekly meetings, preparing and presenting execution strategies to the VP of Engineering, Marketing, and Operations. Additionally, he created a silicon verification plan with HTOL tests for AEC Q100 qualification and ensured ISO 26262 compliance through meticulous coordination with the operations team. His efforts culminated in seamless planning and execution of strategies, balancing customer demand and revenue targets for ARM.