Vasuki Shankaran
About Vasuki Shankaran
Vasuki Shankaran serves as the Senior Vice President of Partner Enablement at o9 Solutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain planning and operations, he has held various leadership roles in the hi-tech and semiconductor industries.
Work at o9 Solutions
Vasuki Shankaran has been with o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2015, initially serving as Vice President of Partner Enablement. In 2022, he advanced to the role of Senior Vice President. His responsibilities include managing large engagements and assisting customers with the implementation of the o9 SaaS platform. He operates from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where he has contributed to the company's growth and success in supply chain planning and operations.
Previous Experience at SanDisk
Before joining o9 Solutions, Vasuki Shankaran worked at SanDisk for nine years, from 2006 to 2015. He held the position of Director, where he was responsible for managing sales operations across Asia Pacific, including teams based in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Bangalore. His role involved building and managing teams that supported global operations and supply chain processes.
Background in Program Management
Vasuki Shankaran has over 25 years of experience in supply chain planning and operations, particularly within the hi-tech and semiconductor industries. He has expertise in program management, solution scope and definition, client management, and project financials. His background includes setting up and managing business process groups that support key supply chain processes with offshore BPO partners.
Education and Expertise
Vasuki Shankaran holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from The University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Industrial Engineering from RV College of Engineering. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in supply chain management and operations. He also has experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt at Black and Decker and has worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Plygem Corporation.
Career Progression at i2 Technologies
Prior to his tenure at SanDisk, Vasuki Shankaran worked at i2 Technologies as a Senior Program Manager from 1997 to 2006. In this role, he contributed to various projects and initiatives that enhanced supply chain processes and operations, further solidifying his expertise in the field.