Kalyana Sundaram

About Kalyana Sundaram

Kalyana Sundaram is a highly accomplished Technology Expert and IT Strategist with a distinguished 30+ year career. His expertise encompasses white hat hacking, software development, and service design, consistently delivering transformative results for global organizations. Notably, he has developed custom penetration testing tools, conducted rigorous security audits for financial institutions, and demonstrated a proven track record of \"owning the box\" in ethical hacking engagements. His experience includes building zero-payload viruses and robust antivirus solutions, showcasing a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles. As a Service Design leader, he has architected seamless user experiences for large enterprises, driving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Currently, in his Customer/Partner Success role at Extentia (a Merkle Company), he leverages his extensive experience to cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships. Previous tenures at PSI Data Systems, SAP, and Accenture have provided invaluable experience working with diverse, international teams. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a resilient cancer survivor, a former metal guitarist and composer, a passionate home chef, and an avid traveler. He is driven by a passion for connecting disparate ideas and technologies to create innovative solutions.

Experience

1. Partner Manager

   Extentia Information Technology

   Aug 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   In my current role, I\'m driving Partner Success with two strategic customers. In this role, I brought in initiatives such as Design Excellence and an actionable initiative to drive deeper and more meaningful collaboration with them including goal alignment, governance, reviews, insightful metrics and communication,