Krishnakumar Narayanan
About Krishnakumar Narayanan
Krishnakumar Narayanan is the Co-Founder and COO of CoreStack, recognized for his contributions to cloud management innovation and securing significant funding rounds.
Current Position at CoreStack
Krishnakumar Narayanan is the Co-Founder and COO of CoreStack, based in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, he has been instrumental in CoreStack's industry recognition by leading analysts such as Frost & Sullivan, Forrester, Gartner, S&P Global, and IDC. He has played a key role in securing Series A and Series B funding rounds, totaling $38.5 million, led by Naya Ventures and Avatar Growth Capital respectively. Additionally, he has helped CoreStack secure partnerships with major cloud providers, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Oracle Cloud, and Google Cloud.
Previous Experience at Cloudenablers
Krishnakumar Narayanan served as the Co-Founder and COO of Cloudenablers in 2016 for a span of 7 months in the Chennai Area, India. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the company. This role was part of his broader career in cloud governance and automation.
Role at ComputeNext Inc.
Krishnakumar Narayanan worked at ComputeNext Inc. as a Program Manager from 2011 to 2015 for 4 years in the Chennai Area, India. He managed various programs and initiatives, contributing significantly to the operations and strategic growth of the company. This experience further solidified his expertise in cloud management and optimization.
Education and Qualifications
Krishnakumar Narayanan earned his MBA in Finance from the Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E) from PSG College of Technology, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his roles in technology and management.
Achievements at CoreStack
At CoreStack, Krishnakumar Narayanan has been a driving force behind the company's numerous achievements. He played a pivotal role in CoreStack being named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies and achieving high rankings in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, CoreStack was ranked among the highest-scoring businesses on Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces list in both 2022 and 2023. His contributions have helped position CoreStack as a leader in cloud management solutions.