Rakesh Nandakumar
About Rakesh Nandakumar
Rakesh Nandakumar is a Senior Director of SEA and Inside Sales at Kissflow, where he leads teams focused on digital transformation and operational excellence. He has extensive experience in sales and pre-sales roles across various companies, particularly in the software solution market.
Current Role at Kissflow
Rakesh Nandakumar currently serves as the Senior Director of SEA and Inside Sales at Kissflow, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the SEA and inside sales teams, focusing on digital transformation and operational excellence. His responsibilities include developing account strategies that align with customer needs and the company's vision, utilizing agile methodologies to enhance team performance.
Previous Experience at Kissflow
Rakesh Nandakumar has held multiple positions at Kissflow prior to his current role. He served as the Director of Sales from 2020 to 2021, and as the Senior Manager of Inside Sales from 2018 to 2020. He also worked as the Director of Workflow Business Unit from 2021 to 2022 and as the Senior Director of Sales, Strategy & Revenue Operations from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Kissflow has spanned various roles that have contributed to his expertise in sales and strategy.
Experience at Sedin Technologies - RailsFactory
Before joining Kissflow, Rakesh Nandakumar worked at Sedin Technologies - RailsFactory. He held the position of Associate Manager of Pre-Sales from 2013 to 2014 and later served as Manager of Pre-Sales from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Pre-Sales Consultant from 2012 to 2013. His experience at Sedin Technologies focused on pre-sales and consulting, enhancing his skills in relationship management and contract negotiations.
Education and Expertise
Rakesh Nandakumar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Anna University Chennai, graduating in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in IT consulting, business analysis, and IT services management.
Skills and Specializations
Rakesh Nandakumar possesses strong skills in pre-sales, business analysis, and IT services management. He has a proven track record in value-based solution sales, account acquisition, and development. His ability to create account strategies that align with customer needs and company objectives is complemented by his proficiency in relationship management and contract negotiations within the software solution market.