Venkat Rajagopalan
About Venkat Rajagopalan
Venkat Rajagopalan is the Director of Client Management at o9 Solutions, Inc., specializing in supply chain consulting for Fortune 200 companies in the CPG and Life Sciences sectors. He has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, having held various roles at IBM and HCL Technologies over the years.
Work at o9 Solutions
Venkat Rajagopalan has been serving as the Director of Client Management at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he specializes in supply chain consulting, focusing on Fortune 200 companies within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Life Sciences sectors. His position is based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, where he has contributed to enhancing client relationships and optimizing supply chain strategies.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to joining o9 Solutions, Venkat Rajagopalan held multiple positions at IBM over several years. He served as a Logistics Executive Program Manager from 2019 to 2021, and as a Senior Managing Consultant from 2015 to 2019. His roles included responsibilities in managing logistics and consulting on supply chain solutions. He also worked as a Managing Consultant and Senior Consultant at IBM, accumulating extensive experience in client management and supply chain operations.
Educational Background
Venkat Rajagopalan has a diverse educational background. He studied Mechanical Engineering at Osmania University, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from 1998 to 2002. He later pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he has completed several micromasters programs on edX through MITx, focusing on Statistics and Data Science as well as Supply Chain Management. He is currently a non-degree student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Expertise in Supply Chain Consulting
Venkat Rajagopalan specializes in supply chain consulting, particularly in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments. His expertise includes working with synthetics, biologics, biosimilars, and medical devices. He possesses skills in supply chain network design, logistics procurement, and sustainability. His experience in implementing a track and trace program using IoT-based sensors for IBM's high-end hardware demonstrates his commitment to integrating technology into supply chain solutions.
Interests and Personal Activities
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Venkat Rajagopalan has interests in solving math puzzles and reading non-fiction books. He advocates for a growth mindset and actively stays updated with the latest technologies in logistics and supply chain management, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.