Role and Company

Business Architect, Data & Analytics, Cisco Systems Inc

Expertise

30 years experience in information technology

Location

San Jose , CA

About Venkat

Mission: To exceed customer expectations by achieving clarity, choice, and focus in business strategy execution.

Expertise in optimizing marketing, finance, and channel business processes, and implementing IT capabilities to achieve business strategy. Proven track record in setting up an analytics practice to foster (big) data driven decision making.

Specialties: Operationalize go-to-market strategies, Business plan development, Business architecture, Enterprise process mgt using Six Sigma DMAIC, Software architecture, design & development, IT mgt & governance, Internal stakeholder & external client and vendor management, Software portfolio mgt, Enterprise Data Mgt, Partner Relationship Mgt (PRM), Sales & Marketing processes, Salesforce.com, Eloqua 10, Tableau, OBIEE, Leadership & Organizational development, Instructional methodologies, Education & Training.

Venkat's Recent Answers

8 years ago

How do I compete against internal job candidates?

Hi Jim, The larger the company, the more likely you may compete with someone who is already established in the...

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8 years ago

Business Analyst Mentor Request

Hi David, Can you please clarify what kind of advice you are looking for from Business Analysts? Are you looking...

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8 years ago

How to choose between an MBA or a JD?

Hi Matthew, They are both a big investment in time and money and emotion. If you have solid business acumen,...

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7 years ago

Any good recommendations on how I should ask for more work hours and responsibility?

Hi Kamran, There is plenty of good advice on this thread, I'd encourage you to pick the ones that will...

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7 years ago

What are the guidelines for a mentor / mentee relationship?

Hi Kenneth, You can have a mentor for both business as well as personal lives. The best mentor-mentee relationship is...

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