Harikrishna Rao
About Harikrishna Rao
Harikrishna Rao serves as the Sr. Director of Growth at Treasure Data, where he focuses on promoting technology products and services. With over 10 years of experience in the technology industry, he has held various leadership roles in demand generation and marketing across multiple sectors.
Current Role at Treasure Data
Harikrishna Rao serves as the Sr. Director of Growth at Treasure Data, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on creating compelling narratives to promote and foster the adoption of technology products and services. His leadership style emphasizes servant leadership and a bias to action, which guides his approach to driving growth within the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology and Marketing
Harikrishna Rao has over 10 years of experience in the technology industry, specifically in supporting SaaS products across various sectors. His previous roles include Sr. Director of Demand Generation at Aeris Communications from 2021 to 2023, Vice President of Demand Generation at Tacton from 2020 to 2021, and Director of Demand Generation & Performance Marketing at Matterport from 2018 to 2020. He has also held positions at Sphera and CCC Information Services, where he contributed to product marketing and demand generation efforts.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Harikrishna Rao studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electric Power and Renewable Energy from 2009 to 2012. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in technology and business development.
Project Management Experience
Earlier in his career, Harikrishna Rao gained project management experience through various roles. He worked as a Project Manager at Illinois Business Consulting from 2009 to 2012 and held a similar position at State Farm Insurance in 2010. Additionally, he served as a Project Team Lead at ACDI/VOCA in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he contributed to project management efforts in an international setting.
Involvement in Renewable Energy and Technology Projects
During his time at the University of Illinois, Harikrishna Rao participated in multiple projects related to technical and management consulting, focusing on renewable energy and technology. He was also involved in the functional design and testing of consumer software offerings early in his career, which provided him with valuable insights into product development and user experience.