Prasanna Natekar
About Prasanna Natekar
Prasanna Natekar is a Senior Manager at Barracuda, specializing in SaaS strategy and finance with over 12 years of experience in the technology sector.
Title and Company
Prasanna Natekar holds the title of Senior Manager, SaaS Strategy and Finance at Barracuda. He is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he applies his expertise in SaaS financials and growth metrics.
Education and Expertise
Prasanna Natekar earned his MBA in Strategy and Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, between 2006 and 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science and Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering, awarded between 1999 and 2003. His educational background equips him with in-depth knowledge and skills in both engineering and strategic financial management.
Professional Experience
Prasanna Natekar has amassed over 12 years of experience in strategy, planning, and execution, particularly in the technology sector. He has a strong focus on SaaS product growth metrics, including ARR, ACV New Logo, Expansion, and Churn reduction. His industry experience spans software (SaaS/Cloud) and hardware (Print, Servers), highlighting his diverse skill set.
Specializations and Skills
Prasanna specializes in building structured solutions to enhance product growth and margins. His key areas include cloud cost optimization, bundle pricing, discounts, and unit economics review. Functional expertise includes data/financial analysis, product strategy, business planning, operations, and margin enhancements. He is proficient with data analysis tools such as PowerBI, SFDC, SQL, Excel, and Adaptive.
SaaS Strategy and Financial Acumen
With a focus on improving profitability and operational efficiency, Prasanna demonstrates significant expertise in cloud cost optimization and SaaS hosting infrastructure. His hands-on approach to GTM, business transformation, and vendor management has driven successful outcomes in SaaS financials and software commercials. He collaborates cross-functionally to foster growth and achieve sustainable business results.