Rupak Das
About Rupak Das
Rupak Das is a Sales Director at Thought Machine, specializing in growth opportunities. He has a diverse background in sales and engineering, with previous roles at Bloomberg LP and UBS, and has contributed to significant advancements in technology and business development throughout his career.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Rupak Das serves as the Sales Director - Growth Opportunities at Thought Machine, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's market presence and identifying new growth opportunities. His responsibilities include developing go-to-market strategies and supporting regional sales teams in scaling new business initiatives.
Previous Experience at Bloomberg LP
Rupak Das has extensive experience at Bloomberg LP, where he worked in various roles from 2009 to 2016. He began as an Intern Software Developer and progressed to Senior Integration Specialist and iPaaS Sales Specialist. His tenure included successfully establishing Bloomberg's iPaaS business in the EMEA region, contributing to significant revenue growth.
Background in Software Engineering
Rupak Das studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at Monash University, earning a Bachelor of Software Engineering from 2000 to 2003. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and sales, enabling him to effectively bridge the gap between technical solutions and client needs.
Contributions to Supercomputing Technology
Rupak Das contributed to the development of supercomputing technology while working on clustered file system components for NASA's Project Columbia. This experience highlights his technical expertise and involvement in significant technological advancements.
Experience in Strategic Sales and Solution Architecture
Rupak Das has a strong background in strategic sales and solution architecture, particularly during his time at Thought Machine and Think Big, a Teradata Company. He played a key role in leading Sales Engineering and Solution Architecture for Thought Machine's first tier 1 customer in North America, demonstrating his ability to drive business growth in competitive markets.