Prasanna Punekar

About Prasanna Punekar

Experienced technology professional with a passion for cooking and a strong belief in the recipe of balanced flavors, both in the kitchen and in life. With a background in diverse work environments, ranging from early age start-ups to a top-tier MNC, my problem-solving approach has always been customer-centric.I hold an Engineering Management degree from Cornell University, where I cultivated my expertise in blending technology and strategy. Currently, I am leveraging my skills and knowledge as a part of the Strategy, Partnerships, and Growth Initiatives team at HCLSoftware.Key Highlights- Collaborated on and delivered technical features for a point-of-sales product in the telecom domain- Designed and developed features not only to meet business requirements but also to enhance internal processes, contributing significantly to process improvement initiatives.

Experience

1. Deputy Manager - Transformation Office and Partnerships

   HCLSoftware

   Oct 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I contribute to enterprise growth through a dual focus on Corporate Strategy and Strategic Partnerships. As a member of the Transformation Office (Office of the CRO), we collaborate with C-Suite leaders, Product GMs, Sales & Marketing leaders to execute product & enterprise-wide strategies and evaluate high-stakes investments. My work ensures that corporate vision translates into scalable revenue growth. Within the Partnerships team, we identify and evaluate emerging enterprise tech companies globally. From initial scouting to transaction execution, bringing strategic partnerships to life to keep our portfolio at the cutting edge.

Education

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  Engineering/Industrial Management

• Cornell University

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Engineering/Industrial Management

• Gogte Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Engineering