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Work History
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Certification
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Karun Tank

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Summary

Experienced technology executive with deep technical and commercial strengths in cloud architectures, Global Inter-networking, Data Centre & Telecommunication consulting. Proven transformation evangelist specialized in leading and developing cross-functional teams to deliver market leading solutions and achieving measurable business outcomes. Passionate people and business leader with a growth mindset who empowers and inspires by connecting people to the bigger picture; creating an environment where constant feedback, open communication, accountability and ownership is valued. Extensive experience in global business consulting, market development, solution selling and business development with key focus in APAC and Oceania markets.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Alliance Director

Optus Enterprise & Business
06.2023 - Current

Strategic alliance management of the largest partners across ICT and Cloud space for Enterprise BU. Responsible for end to end Partner Program management, Partner Sales, profitability and key Go To Market initiatives driving upwards of $150Mn annual revenues.

HEAD OF KEY AND STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS, ANZ

Telstra International
07.2019 - 01.2023

Focus on core and growth initiatives with ~100Mn revenue under management driving business growth from existing customers and new acquisitions.

• Achieved PCP sales growth of 16% year on year for FY'20 to FY'22 during a
time of immense organizational change and market challenges.
• Overachieved sales target by 115 % driving net new growth ~130% by
improving large deal conversion ratio.
• Delivered the largest Enterprise deal for SEA region for SD-WAN roll-out across NZL for a strategic logo. Led the key accounts and strategic growth BU within ANZ International business focusing on large enterprise and government customers to generate global pipeline for key and strategic accounts. 120Mn.

HEAD OF TELSTRA PROGRAMMABLE NETWORK SALES

Telstra Enterprise
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • As the platform Sales leader, I had end to end responsibility of TPN platform Sales globally with a specific focus organization wide to drive consumption-based software sales based on rapidly evolving Minimal Viable Product (MVP) and features evolving on a global SDN platform.
  • Achieved 200% year on year growth of platform revenue during FY'18 & FY'19 growing the active customer base by 250% whilst retaining 95% of the existing customer base.
    • Managing a global pipeline of 50Mn+ for all aspects of platform sales from dynamic intercontinental connectivity, cloud connectivity to Virtual Network Function adoption.

PRINCIPAL SALES SPECIALIST

Telstra International
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Part of the Global Solution Sales Leadership team this role involved evangelizing Telstra's global SDN platform - Telstra Programmable Network (TPN) within both Global and Domestic Enterprise sales teams
  • Also responsible for carrying out AU out integration consulting based on the legacy products and comprehensive network knowledge of ex-Pacnet AU business.

DIRECTOR SOLUTION ENGINEERING

Pacnet
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Promoted to lead the Solution Engineering group comprising of highly skilled technical consultants, sales specialist and solution engineers supporting all three Sales verticals - Government, Channel and Enterprise in ANZ.
  • Achieved $2 Million Sales Order Value (SOV) and $100 Million+ Revenue
    under Management (RUM) targets in-line with overall regional sales targets achieving 110% against target.

SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

Pacnet
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Technical pre-sales and business consultant on large Enterprise and Government opportunities and customers

NETWORK ENGINEER

Pacnet
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Part of Operations and Technology (ONT) team I am responsible for operational and design related engineering activities of AS7543.

MEMBER TECHNICAL STAFF

Unwired Australia
10.2007 - 04.2010
  • Supporting and maintaining Sydney and Melbourne wireless network.

TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Sydney World Masters Games
08.2009 - 11.2009
  • Responsible for technology operations of the largest multi-sport event hosting close to 30,000 athletes across more than 70 venues across Sydney.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Australian Olympic Committee
12.2008 - 02.2009
  • Contracted for handling technology for 2009 Sydney World Masters Games hosting 30,000 + athletes across 70 venues in Sydney.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

HCL Technologies
10.2005 - 08.2007
  • Technical consulting for Europe's largest Telecommunication provider, BT I was part of the 21 CN program around network and wholesale infrastructure modernization.

Education

Master of Science - Internetworking

University of Technology
Sydney
07.2009

Bachelors of Eng & Technology - Information Technology

Punjab Technical University
Chandigarh
05.2005

Skills

  • Telecommunication and Infrastructure Consulting
  • Sales Team Management
  • Business & Market Development
  • Go To Market Planning
  • Acquisition Solution Sales
  • Cloud & DC
  • Cyber Security
  • Complex Deal Management
  • Strategic Negotiations
  • Global Service Provider
  • Internetworking
  • SDN and NaaS
  • Alliances & Partnerships
  • Managed and Professional Services
  • Budget Management
  • People Management

Certification

  • Miller Heiman Strategic Selling
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
  • Cisco CCIP, CCNP, Cisco Data Centre UF Specialist and CCNA (CSCO11445111)
  • MEF-CECP 2.0 (22622X2)
  • ITILv3 certified

Accomplishments

  • Telstra Excelerate award 2018 & 2019 acknowledging Telstra's top performing employees across the organisation who deliver world class performance and role model Telstra values over the year.
  • Outstanding Technical Leadership award 2012-2013 with Pacnet.
  • Certificates of appreciation from Cisco's CEO Merit for outstanding performance in Cisco Networking Academy's evaluations.

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Strategic Alliance Director

Optus Enterprise & Business
06.2023 - Current

HEAD OF KEY AND STRATEGIC ACCOUNTS, ANZ

Telstra International
07.2019 - 01.2023

HEAD OF TELSTRA PROGRAMMABLE NETWORK SALES

Telstra Enterprise
07.2017 - 07.2019

PRINCIPAL SALES SPECIALIST

Telstra International
07.2015 - 07.2017

DIRECTOR SOLUTION ENGINEERING

Pacnet
01.2013 - 12.2015

SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

Pacnet
01.2012 - 01.2013

NETWORK ENGINEER

Pacnet
05.2010 - 01.2012

TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Sydney World Masters Games
08.2009 - 11.2009

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Australian Olympic Committee
12.2008 - 02.2009

MEMBER TECHNICAL STAFF

Unwired Australia
10.2007 - 04.2010

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

HCL Technologies
10.2005 - 08.2007

Master of Science - Internetworking

University of Technology

Bachelors of Eng & Technology - Information Technology

Punjab Technical University
  • Miller Heiman Strategic Selling
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
  • Cisco CCIP, CCNP, Cisco Data Centre UF Specialist and CCNA (CSCO11445111)
  • MEF-CECP 2.0 (22622X2)
  • ITILv3 certified
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