Sadiq Navalur

About Sadiq Navalur

I am a strategic and innovation-driven leader with deep expertise in program management, technology strategy, and organizational building. Over the years, I have blended technical precision with visionary leadership to drive large-scale programs, build businesses, and empower teams to deliver measurable impact.Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at Salesforce, I lead initiatives within the Technology & Product Programs and as part of South-Asia Operations and Strategic team, focusing on strategy, collaboration, and execution excellence. From designing strategic dashboards in Tableau that enhance executive decision-making, to leading organization-wide programs such as the Sports Fiesta and Run, I have successfully driven alignment, engagement, and innovation across diverse teams.My technical foundation stems from my earlier experience as a Cloud Engineer and Business Analyst in the banking domain — where I built and automated cloud environments that reduced manual effort by 60% and achieved 20% operational cost savings. This balance between technology and business insight continues to guide my leadership approach today.As the Founder of three EdTech ventures — EdTraining, EdMentor, and EdCompass, I have developed my own models for building organizations from the ground up — starting from ideation and market strategy to product design, operations, and growth. Each venture was crafted to bridge the gap between learning and real-world execution, combining mentorship, digital transformation, and career empowerment.As a motivator and entrepreneur, I believe that true leadership is about enabling others to succeed. I thrive on inspiring teams, cultivating innovation, and creating frameworks that drive sustainable growth. My leadership philosophy centers around clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.I hold global certifications including the Strategic Business Leadership Specialization (University of Glasgow) — reinforcing my commitment to learning, adaptability, and future-ready leadership.I’m passionate about building systems — both technological and human — that scale intelligently, drive value, and empower people to perform at their highest potential.

Experience

1. Salesforce

   Present

Education

• Simplilearn Alumni

  Master's degree, Business Analyst

• Bangalore Higher Secondary School

  Xth, Science

  2007 — 2008

• Vijaya College, RV Road,

  Pre-university, PCMCs

  2008 — 2010

• University of Glasgow

  Strategic Business Leadership Specialization, Business Leadership

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Matlab
• Programming
• Sql
• Microsoft Word
• Html
• Windows
• Xml
• Web Development
• Microsoft Office
• Javascript