Sushanth Purandhar
About Sushanth Purandhar
Sushanth Purandhar is a Senior Presales Consultant at o9 Solutions, Inc., specializing in alliances across various industries. He has extensive experience in product management and engineering, having previously worked at Whirlpool of India Ltd. in various roles for nearly a decade.
Work at o9 Solutions
Sushanth Purandhar serves as a Senior Presales Consultant - Alliances (Cross Industry) at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing presales strategies and enhancing client engagement across various industries. His efforts include coordinating presales strategies for a major automobile manufacturer valued at $1.39 billion. He has also played a significant role in co-developing an Order Planning use case demo with the Logistics Visibility Platform (project44), which resulted in securing three new lead accounts within three months.
Previous Experience at Whirlpool of India Ltd.
Before joining o9 Solutions, Sushanth Purandhar held multiple positions at Whirlpool of India Ltd. He worked as an Engineering Manager in the Global Product Organisation from 2017 to 2018, and as a New Product Introductions (NPI) Project Manager in Global Strategic Sourcing from 2018 to 2021. His earlier roles included Design Engineer and Senior Engineer in the Global Product Organisation, as well as Graduate Engineer Trainee in Controls and Electronics. His tenure at Whirlpool spanned from 2011 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Sushanth Purandhar has a strong educational background in logistics and supply chain management. He earned a Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) from Zaragoza Logistics Center in 2022. He also holds a Master of Management Studies from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, completed in 2019. Additionally, he obtained a Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical from Pune Vidhyarthi Griha's College Of Engineering And Technology, awarded in 2011.
Mentorship and Workshops
Sushanth Purandhar has demonstrated a commitment to mentorship by guiding over 65 consultants from five different management consulting and system integrator firms. He has facilitated more than 10 workshops aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of these professionals. His mentorship efforts contribute to the development of talent within the industry and support the growth of consulting practices.
Achievements in Sales and Efficiency
In his current role, Sushanth has made significant contributions to sales and operational efficiency. He delivered RFP proposals and conducted detailed use case analysis, which led to a 15% increase in the sales conversion rate. Additionally, he implemented a self-learning user journey for partner demo certification, resulting in a reduction of resource commitment by two employees per day on a biweekly basis.