Vasantha Achari

About Vasantha Achari

Strategic enterprise client leader with 19+ years spanning engineering, delivery, and executive account management, combining deep technical expertise with commercial acumen to align C-suite priorities with cloud, ERP, AI, and enterprise transformation programs.* Known for a business-owner mindset rooted in ownership, accountability, and long-term value creation, consistently driving outcomes across delivery performance, stakeholder trust, and strategic relationship growth.* Proven ability to bridge technology, business strategy, and customer engagement, translating complex technical capabilities into executive-level narratives that accelerate solution adoption and enterprise transformation.* Recognized for building and leading high-performance cross-functional teams in complex, high-pressure environments, bringing clarity, structure, and calm execution while prioritizing trust, integrity, and partnership over short-term wins.Areas of Expertise:* Strategic Enterprise Account Leadership* Client Relationship Management (C-Suite / Senior Stakeholders)* Digital Transformation & Enterprise Technology Enablement* Cloud, ERP & AI Solutions Strategy* Cross-Functional Leadership & Team Development* Program Delivery, Execution & Operational ExcellenceSelected Career Achievements:* Scaled enterprise manufacturing portfolio from $15M to $27M+ by aligning directly with CIO leadership on a multi-year IT/digital transformation roadmap, winning and delivering multiple Oracle programs, and expanding IoT, data, and analytics initiatives through renewals, cross-sell, and upsell.* Led high-value digital transformation and automation initiatives across strategic manufacturing accounts ($30M annual revenue), including a Digital Installed Base platform enabling 35M devices and AI-driven quote automation supporting $800M in net sales, cutting turnaround time from 3 weeks to 1 day with 96% AI accuracy.

Experience

1. Director - Client Partner

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   Jan 2023 — Present · St. Louis, MI, US

   Develop and manage long-term relationships with C-level and senior stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisors. Understand client business objectives, challenges, and transformation priorities to align IT services and digital solutions with measurable business outcomes. Build and govern a robust, qualified pipeline to ensure forecasting accuracy, deal progression, and sustainable revenue growth. Partner closely with delivery leadership and practice heads to shape solution offerings- Defined account-level and go-to-market strategies by service line and geography, including annual and quarterly sales planning- Identified customer pain points and mapped to value-driven IT service offerings, enabling cross-sell and upsell opportunities- Lead cross-functional teams of sales managers, account managers, business development executives, and solution consultants- Conducted account planning sessions and QBRs to drive performance and determine opportunities.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  BE, Electronics and Communication

Skills

• E-Commerce SEO
• Business Analysis
• Software Development
• Sql
• Integration
• Sdlc
• C
• Oracle Msca
• Javascript
• Xml
• Java
• Crm
• Edi Transactions
• Oracle Ebs 11i and R12 - Istore, Ecommerce Gateway, Integration Repository
• Inventory, Om, Po, Quote Modules
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Requirements Analysis