Prakash Narayanan
About Prakash Narayanan
Prakash Narayanan serves as the Associate Vice President of Sales at Bristlecone, bringing extensive experience in go-to-market strategies and large account management. He has a strong focus on customer-centric sales and has held various leadership roles across multiple companies in the Greater Chicago Area.
Work at Bristlecone
Prakash Narayanan has been serving as Associate Vice President Sales at Bristlecone since 2017. In this role, he focuses on customer-centric sales and new business development. His responsibilities include managing large accounts and implementing go-to-market strategies. His experience in program management and business intelligence initiatives contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Education and Expertise
Prakash Narayanan holds multiple degrees and certifications that enhance his professional capabilities. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies. He also obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronics & Communication from Madurai Kamaraj University. Additionally, he achieved the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance in 2011 and is currently pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, USA.
Background
Prakash Narayanan has extensive experience in the technology and consulting sectors. He worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions as an Account Director for 14 years, where he managed client relationships in the Greater Chicago Area. His career also includes roles at SAP, Capgemini, and DXC Technology, where he specialized in client partnerships and sales strategies. His early career included a position as a Technology Consultant at ACNielsen U.S., Inc.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Prakash Narayanan has been recognized for his ability to hire, develop, retain, and motivate top-performing personnel. He has demonstrated expertise in creating and managing profit and loss (P&L) for multi-million-dollar business units. His specialization in integration planning and execution of complex business models has contributed to his success in consultative selling and IT outsourcing.
Professional Skills
Prakash Narayanan possesses a diverse skill set that includes IT strategy, governance, and global delivery. His background in digital transformation, supply chain management, ERP, and e-commerce equips him to address complex business challenges. He is known for his consultative selling approach, which focuses on understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions.