S Venkataraman, MBA, Insead, Pmp®
About S Venkataraman, MBA, Insead, Pmp®
S Venkataraman is a Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Cvent in Toronto, Canada, with a background in business administration and technology. He has extensive experience in digital transformation, stakeholder management, and various enterprise software products.
Current Role at Cvent
S Venkataraman serves as the Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Cvent, a position he has held since 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on driving complex digital transformation efforts and cloud assessments. His responsibilities include strategy execution, financial performance, and sales strategy, which encompasses sales territory planning and management. Prior to this position, he worked at Cvent in various roles, including Team Lead and Assistant Manager within the Strategic Initiatives team.
Previous Experience at EY
S Venkataraman has a background in consulting, having worked at EY as an Associate Consultant from 2016 to 2017 and later as a Consultant from 2017 to 2018. During his time at EY, he gained valuable experience in operating model re-design and IT strategy engagements. His consulting roles provided him with insights into process re-engineering and ERP implementation, enhancing his expertise in strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
S Venkataraman holds an MBA from INSEAD, which he completed after obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the FORE School of Management in New Delhi, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, attending from 2009 to 2013. His educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his career in strategic initiatives and management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
S Venkataraman possesses a deep understanding of emerging technologies, including AI and chatbots. He has hands-on experience with various products such as Salesforce, Workday, SAP (MM, SD & FICO), Jira, Visio, Cvent, MDO, Wrike, Smartsheet, and XFind. His expertise extends to operating model re-design, IT strategy engagements, and driving digital transformation efforts. He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which underscores his project management capabilities.
Involvement in Digital Transformations
S Venkataraman has been involved in several end-to-end implementations, including Salesforce Sales Transformation, Workday HR Transformation, and Digital First Customer Service Transformation. His role in these projects highlights his specialization in managing complex digital transformation efforts and his ability to communicate effectively with CXOs and stakeholders.