Pratik Pratik V Pandhare

About Pratik Pratik V Pandhare

Sales and business development professional with 10+ years of experience across Electronics, Aerospace, Defense, and Semiconductor industries. Proven expertise in channel development, key account management, and scaling B2B business across India and the APAC region.In my last role, lead operations at Makerski Solutions as Co-Founder & Business Manager, building a high-impact industrial distribution platform. Makerski represents global brands like HellermannTyton, Eaton MTL, Techflex, and others, serving diverse sectors including electrical, telecom, manufacturing, and industrial automation.From corporate in my last role, I led APAC channel sales at Prodigy Technovations, working with semiconductor and electronics design houses across the region. I’ve also held key roles at Brady Corporation (USA), TE Connectivity (Switzerland), and NMTronics (Sojitz, Japan) — managing large portfolios and driving business growth in niche technology segments.Specialties:* Channel Sales, Export & B2B Sales, Business Development* Electronics Packaging, Test and Measurement, RFID, Industrial Automation, Industry 4.0, Capital Equipment* Strategic OEM Engagement, T&M Solutions, Industrial Safety* Segments: EMS, Defense, Aerospace, Semiconductors, Panel Builders, Electrical, Education:B.E. in Electronics & Communication + MBA in Operations & MarketingDriven by innovation and strategic thinking, I’m passionate about delivering value-driven solutions and fostering long-term business partnerships. Let’s connect to explore synergies in the evolving world of industrial and electronic technologies.

Experience

1. Technical Sales Manager

   Smiths Interconnect

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   I serve as the customer-facing technical and commercial interface for advanced interconnect solutions across aerospace, defence, space, and high‑reliability industrial applications- Leading RFQs, technical clarifications, and qualification discussions with customers and internal teams- Technical & commercial lead for aerospace, defence, and space interconnect solutions- Application Platforms : MIL and Space Grade, ARINC, Backplane : VPX, cPCI, Board Interface Interconnect.

Education

• Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Gulbarga

  SSLC, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2001 — 2006

• KLE College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics And Communication Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• M.P. Birla Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Production and Operations Management, and Marketing (Dual Specialization)

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Market Research
• Electronics
• Microsoft Word
• Account Management
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Analytics
• Sales Management
• Engineering
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Vba
• Technical Marketing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Direct Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Sales Process
• Capital Equipment Sales
• Marketing Strategy
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Photoshop
• Product Marketing
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Business
• Team Management
• Logistics Management
• Lead Generation
• Consulting
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management