Rajagopalan Krishnan
About Rajagopalan Krishnan
Rajagopalan Krishnan is the Director of Customer Applications at ThoughtSpot, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in technology and management, having held significant roles at companies such as Ramco Systems, Accenture, and Honeywell Technology Solutions.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Rajagopalan Krishnan serves as the Director of Customer Applications at ThoughtSpot, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing customer application strategies and ensuring that the company's offerings meet client needs. His work is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, where he contributes to the company's mission of delivering innovative analytics solutions.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to his current role, Rajagopalan worked at Accenture as an Associate Director of Technology from 2014 to 2020. During his six years in this position, he was involved in various technology initiatives and projects in the Bengaluru area of India. His experience at Accenture provided him with a strong foundation in technology management and consulting.
Background in Ramco Systems
Rajagopalan's career includes significant time at Ramco Systems, where he held multiple roles from 1999 to 2004. He began as a Consultant/Senior Business Analyst and later worked as a Product Specialist and Pre Sales & Marketing Consultant. His contributions included establishing a Centre of Excellence for SaaS products, enhancing the company's capabilities in software as a service.
Educational Qualifications
Rajagopalan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, from 1997 to 1999. His educational background has equipped him with a strong technical and managerial foundation.
Expertise and Skills
Rajagopalan possesses extensive product knowledge in various platforms, including Salesforce.com, SuccessFactors, Hybris C4C, and Hybris Marketing. He has demonstrated expertise in incubating technology practices and expanding offshore technology teams. His industry knowledge spans Aerospace, Consumer Goods, Utilities, and Retail sectors, and he has hands-on experience in driving process improvement initiatives such as CMMi.