Udayashankar Rao Kn
“L&D Strategist | Azure IaaS Expert | Partner Enablement & Leadership Development | Scaled Programs for 500+ Partners | Driving Cloud Adoption ROI”
- Role
- Solutions Enablement Azure Infrastruture - Partner Enablement at Microsoft
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Udayashankar Rao Kn
L&D Enabler & Cloud Enablement Expert | Building Partner Capabilities for Azure Success | Accelerating Cloud Adoption & Delivery MaturityI build partner capability through outcome-based learning and strategic Azure cloud consulting. With deep IaaS expertise and 15+ years in Learning & Development, I design scalable enablement programs that simplify complex cloud concepts, empower confident delivery, and drive business growth.My specialties include:Capability Assessments: Pinpointing gaps to create targeted, measurable roadmaps.Structured Learning Pathways: Blending hands-on coaching, digital academies, and 70-20-10 models for 30%+ faster partner readiness.Consulting Engagements: Elevating delivery maturity, reducing deployment risks, and unlocking revenue through accelerated cloud adoption.I transform technical depth into practical, high-impact experiences—coaching 100+ partners to achieve Azure certifications and scale operations. Passionate about leadership development in tech ecosystems, I\'m seeking VP L&D or Head of Partner Enablement roles. Let\'s connect to uplift your organization\'s potential!#L&D #Azure #PartnerEnablement
Experience
Solutions Enablement Azure Infrastruture - Partner Enablement
Feb 2017 — Present · Bangalore, IN
Partnered with SMBs and enterprise clients to drive Azure IaaS enablement and capability building. Delivered strategic consulting and solution guidance aligned with CXO-level business goals.Built tailored enablement plans and structured learning paths for Azure IaaS partners.Advised CXOs with consultative business and technical guidance on cloud strategy.Drove Copilot awareness programs to accelerate AI adoption and readiness.Delivered consistent cross-regional and cross-expertise training initiatives.Streamlined program management to align enablement with business priorities.Strengthened partner maturity through repeat engagements and solution consulting.Azure Infrastructure, IaaS, Partner Enablement, Solution Consulting, Program Management, Microsoft Marketplace, Copilot Awareness, Cloud Transformation
Education
New college
Bachelors Degree, Computer Science
1997 — 2000
Jaipur National University
Phd, Human Learning Sciences HR in Training
Pondicherry University
MHRM, human Resourceses Training and Development
2003 — 2005
JGHV Hindu Vidyalaya
HSC, Science
1995 — 1997
Skills
- Certified Instructor According Hp Global Standards
- Performance Management
- Servers
- Itil
- Storage
- Service Delivery
- Organizational Development
- Hp Products
- Instructional Design
- Certified Vsp Professional
- Account Management
- Management Development
- Sourcing
- Compellent
- Program Management
- Certification
- Vsp
- Vendor Management
- Team Management
- Training
- Certified Learning Consultant by University of Texas
- Certifications
- Training Delivery
- Interpersonal Skill
- Certified Compellent Storage Professional
- Certified Learning & Development Consultant
- Business Process
- Hp
- Management
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