Sharad Jahagirdar

About Sharad Jahagirdar

I bring 15 years of experience across research, consulting, and analyst relations, helping IT services firms shape market perception and win large deals. My background spans 12 years in research and consulting followed by 3 years in analyst relations, where I worked closely with Gartner, Forrester, ISG, Everest, and HFS.What sets me apart is my ability to translate analyst insights into market strategy and deal impact. I do not just manage briefings or score mentions; I build competitive intelligence, positioning narratives, and thought leadership that directly support sales and portfolio growth.I am now focused on combining my research expertise with AI tools to create faster, sharper market intelligence and deal enablement. This means I can deliver insights and GTM stories that help enterprises differentiate in a crowded market.Areas of expertise- Market and Competitive Intelligence- Analyst Relations & External Influencer Engagement- Growth and Deal Support (RFI/RFP, positioning, win themes)- AI-driven Insights and Storytelling- Strategic Marketing and Thought Leadership

Experience

1. Director - Analyst Relations

   Sutherland

   Jul 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Fatima High School, Hubli

  SSLC, Karnataka Board

  1998 — 2000

• M P Birla Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Systems, Marketing

  2008 — 2010

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Engineering, Civil

  2003 — 2007

• H S Kotambri Institute of Sciences, Hubli

  Pre-University, Science

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Secondary Research
• Management
• Data Mining
• Quantitative Research
• Marketing Research
• Team Management
• Company Profiling
• Business Analysis
• Primary Research
• Competitive Intelligence
• Competitive Analysis
• Market Intelligence
• Market Analysis
• Analytics
• Analysis
• Consulting
• Benchmarking
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection
• Qualitative Research
• Market Research