Abhilash Pillai
About Abhilash Pillai
Abhilash Pillai is a Senior Manager in Pre-Sales at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd., with a background in IT and Operations from IIT Kharagpur and extensive experience in SAP and project management.
Work at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd.
Abhilash Pillai currently serves as Senior Manager - Pre-Sales at T-Systems ICT India Pvt. Ltd., a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he has successfully won over 10 new logos, contributing to a total contract value exceeding 50 million euros as a lead solution architect. He has also created the SAP AMS/AD strategy for 2021-2024, focusing on doubling revenue and revamping the go-to-market approach. Additionally, he has established a high-performing SAP Deal Factory team and processes, enhancing the company's capabilities in SAP-related services.
Education and Expertise
Abhilash Pillai holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IIT Kharagpur, where he studied IT and Operations from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Government Engineering College Jabalpur, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in project management and SAP solutions.
Professional Background
Abhilash Pillai has a diverse professional background with significant experience in various roles. He worked at IBM as an Account Manager and Advisory Project Manager from 2006 to 2014, managing a deal volume exceeding 1 billion euros. He then served as a Senior Manager-Projects at Cognizant from 2014 to 2016, followed by a role as Senior Project Manager at Medline Industries, Inc. for four months in 2014. Prior to his current role at T-Systems, he was an SAP Solution Architect at the same company from 2016 to 2019.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Abhilash Pillai has demonstrated strong leadership in project management. He managed a deal volume of over 1 billion euros as a SAP chapter lead for SAP on Any Cloud, SAP AMS/AD, and S/4HANA deals. His ability to lead teams and develop strategic initiatives has been instrumental in driving business growth and enhancing service offerings within the organizations he has worked for.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Abhilash Pillai enjoys farming, reading, and maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle. These personal interests reflect his commitment to well-being and balance in life, contributing positively to his overall productivity and outlook.