Ritish Puttaparthi
About Ritish Puttaparthi
Ritish Puttaparthi is a Co-Founder of Zluri, a platform focused on managing SaaS expenditures. He has held various leadership roles at KNOLSKAPE and has a background in electrical engineering and advanced corporate finance.
Work at Zluri
Ritish Puttaparthi has served as Co-Founder at Zluri since October 2020. Under his leadership, Zluri has developed into a data-driven platform that assists tech-first companies in managing their SaaS expenditures effectively. He promotes Zluri as a solution for organizations seeking efficient SaaS buying and management platforms. Puttaparthi is also actively involved in hiring for Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Demand Generation roles, contributing to the growth and development of the company.
Previous Experience at KNOLSKAPE
Prior to his role at Zluri, Puttaparthi held multiple positions at KNOLSKAPE. He worked as Senior Vice President of Growth for the Americas from 2018 to 2020, and as SVP of Capability Solutions from 2016 to 2018, both roles based in Houston, Texas, and Singapore, respectively. He was also a Founding Team Member and Chief Marketing Officer for a brief period in 2020, and served as Head of Product Marketing and Global Partnerships for three months in the same year. His tenure at KNOLSKAPE began as Manager of Strategic Initiatives from 2012 to 2014 in Bengaluru.
Education and Expertise
Ritish Puttaparthi holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education with an MBA in Advanced Corporate Finance and Banking Management from S P Jain School of Global Management, completing the program in 2012. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering and business management.
Career Background
Before his roles at KNOLSKAPE and Zluri, Puttaparthi worked at Tata Consultancy Services as an Assistant System Engineer from 2008 to 2011 and as a Consultant in the Global Consulting Practice for seven months in 2012. He also gained experience as a Management Intern at Frontline Strategy Limited in Singapore from 2011 to 2012 and as a Project Intern at Electronics Corporation of India Limited in 2006.
Recognition and Contributions
Ritish Puttaparthi has been recognized by Gartner for his contributions in the areas of SaaS management and cost optimization. His expertise in these fields has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the tech industry, particularly in the management of software as a service solutions.