Arun Balasundaram
Founder & Managing Director, Aquad Consultancy Services | Regional Leadership Consultant (East Africa) | Odoo ERP & Digital Transformation Strategist | 16+ Years Global IT Delivery
- Role
- Founder & Managing Director at Aquad Consultancy Services
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arun Balasundaram
Digital Transformation Strategist | Founder & MD at Aquad Consultancy Services | Odoo Expert | Global IT LeaderWith over 16 years of experience across 15+ countries, I have dedicated my career to bridging the gap between complex business challenges and scalable technology solutions. My journey has taken me from the technical foundations of software engineering to leading national-scale infrastructure projects and managing multi-regional P&L operations.Today, as the Founder and Managing Director of Aquad Consultancy Services (OPC) Private Limited, I lead a high-performance team dedicated to providing world-class IT consulting, specialized software development, and professional services. My focus is on delivering ROI-driven digital ecosystems that empower businesses across the globe—from the Middle East and the UK to the burgeoning markets of East Africa.Why I do what I do: I believe that technology should be an enabler, not a bottleneck. Whether it’s architecting a mission-critical e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system for the Republic of Kenya or integrating Odoo ERP with enterprise-grade platforms like SAP and Oracle EBS, my goal is always the same: operational excellence through data-driven insights.Core Expertise:Strategic Leadership: Founder & MD of Aquad, Regional Head for MeshBA Solutions (Kenya), and P&L Ownership.Odoo ERP Mastery: Expert-level functional and technical architecture for global rollouts.Service Delivery: PMP & PRINCE2-aligned project governance ensuring high-fidelity delivery.Data Connectivity: Specialist in MIS Design and complex API Integrations (REST/SOAP).Beyond the Boardroom: I am a passionate advocate for the next generation of tech talent, having served as a 2x Judge for the Smart India Hackathon (Ministry of HRD). I am also honored to be a 2x Alumni Icon Award winner (SKCET), a recognition that fuels my commitment to mentorship and innovation. Global Footprint: I operate at the intersection of the Indian, Middle Eastern, and African markets. If you are looking for a strategic partner to navigate your next digital transformation or a deep-dive Odoo implementation, let’s connect. Visit us: Contact: a••••••••@aquadconsultancy.com
Experience
Founder & Managing Director
Sep 2025 — Present · Coimbatore, IN
Education
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA), Operations Management
2010 — 2012
SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Software Engineering
2004 — 2009
Skills
- Pl/Sql
- Dreamweaver
- Vb.net
- Drupal
- Sql
- Asp.net
- Phpbb
- Magento
- Crm
- Cms
- Html
- Oscommerce
- Supply Chain Management
- Css
- Javascript
- Odoo
- Photoshop
- Crystal Reports
- Dolibarr
- C#
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Visual Studio
- Technical Documentation
- Mysql
- Financial Accounting
- Openerp
- Xml
- Orm
- Vtiger
- Project Management
- Erp
- Corel Draw
- Visual Basic 5.0/6.0
- Python
- Bootstrap
- Opencart
- Alfresco
- Git
- Business Intelligence
- Web Applications
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