Kapil Asher
About Kapil Asher
Kapil Asher serves as the Director of Enterprise IoT Solutions at Kontakt.io and has extensive experience in sales and business development within the IoT sector. He holds an MBA from Boston College and has authored a book on IoT and RFID technologies.
Work at Kontakt.io
Kapil Asher serves as the Director of Enterprise IoT Solutions at Kontakt.io, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing IoT solutions tailored for enterprise needs. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and driving sales in the IoT sector, particularly in healthcare. Asher's expertise in various technologies enhances Kontakt.io's offerings in the competitive IoT landscape.
Education and Expertise
Kapil Asher holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Boston College's Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Maryland between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electronics from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology from 2000 to 2004. His educational background supports his technical expertise in RFID, RTLS, WiFi, BLE, IR, UWB, and GPS technologies.
Background in IoT and RFID Technologies
Kapil Asher has extensive experience in the IoT and RFID sectors, having worked in various roles that contribute to his current expertise. He began his career as a Research Assistant at Symbol Technologies and progressed to roles such as Senior Validation Engineer at ThingMagic and Senior PreSales Engineer at Checkpoint Systems. His work has involved medical device integration and enterprise software solutions, showcasing his ability to bridge technical and business aspects in the IoT field.
Professional Achievements
Asher has authored a book related to IoT and RFID technologies, contributing to the body of knowledge in these fields. He has developed innovative value-based sales strategies that have consistently met and exceeded sales targets across healthcare, retail, and manufacturing industries. His creative problem-solving approach has been recognized in professional settings, and he regularly participates in public speaking engagements and trade shows, focusing on strategic solution sales.
Career Progression and Roles
Kapil Asher has held several key positions throughout his career. He worked at Accruent as Director of IoT Solutions from 2015 to 2018 and served as Director of Sales and Business Development at CenTrak from 2018 to 2020. His previous experience also includes a four-year tenure at ThingMagic, where he served as both Sales/Field Application Engineer and Senior Validation Engineer. This diverse career path has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the IoT landscape.