Max Palakkat
About Max Palakkat
Max Palakkat is the Director of Application Development at Kforce Inc, with over 15 years of experience in IT management and strategic initiatives. He has previously held leadership roles at North Highland, The Nielsen Company, and PwC, and possesses an MBA in Marketing & Business Strategy.
Work at Kforce
Max Palakkat currently serves as the Director of Application Development at Kforce Inc. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's growth and development in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing application development initiatives, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals and meet client needs.
Previous Experience at North Highland
Before joining Kforce, Max worked at North Highland as a Transformation Leader and Master Consultant from 2018 to 2019. During his eight-month tenure in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area, he focused on driving transformation initiatives and providing strategic consulting services to clients.
Career at The Nielsen Company
Max Palakkat served as the IT Director for T & V - Buy Insights at The Nielsen Company from 2011 to 2018. His seven-year experience in this role in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area involved managing IT operations and leading teams to enhance business insights through technology.
Education and Expertise
Max holds an MBA in Marketing & Business Strategy from La Trobe University. He also earned a BS in Computer Science from Christ University, Bangalore, and an MS in Management Information Systems from Ferris State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in IT and business strategy.
Management Skills and Experience
With over 15 years of experience, Max has developed solid management skills and a proven track record in building focused IT organizations. He has worked in various environments, including start-ups, professional services, and multinational consulting firms. His expertise includes managing large-scale IT and strategic initiatives, implementing standards and procedures to enhance business operations.