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MUSTAFA AERANPURWALA

Summary

Personable and adept individual with a talent for finding creative solutions through logical thinking. Proven track record as a product & sales professional, showcasing expertise in developing business roadmaps, conducting market research, and analysing data. Extensive experience speaks to the value brought to collaborating teams. Deeply passionate about understanding customers and promoting a positive team culture.


"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." – African Proverb

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Line Manager

Dell Technologies
10.2017 - Current

Product Line Manager - Extended Technologies & Solutions, APJ & GC - Oct 2019 - Present

  • Drive AI, ML, Edge, and business solutions through collaboration with sales, product teams, and 200+ tech partners, overseeing a $150M+ portfolio.
  • Mentor regional teams across Asia, Pacific, Japan, and China.
  • Qualify and onboard partners aligned with global strategy; manage stakeholder contracts.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies and lead marketing initiatives for Dell's core portfolio.
  • Optimise partner enablement and lead partner program operations, including logistics and forecasting.

Achievements:

  • Grew portfolio revenue and profitability by 15% YoY in 2019.
  • Maintained profitable growth through 2020.
  • Increased core portfolio penetration by 37%.
  • Game Changer award in Q1 2021: Deal Reg Adoption and driving new buyers & cross sell impact across LOB's

Product Line Manager - Data Centre Infrastructure, ANZ - Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Managed APC by Schneider Electric portfolio, driving growth in AU (+10%) and NZ (+174%) revenue in 2018.
  • Enabled sales teams to optimise pipeline and improve performance.
  • Achieved growth in APC/Dell-APC portfolio.
  • Awarded Q1 2018 APC Channel Sales Champion, highest revenue by an APC Elite Partner in 2018.

Business Development Manager & Product Manager

Ingram Micro Australia
06.2014 - 09.2017

Business Development Manager (IBM & Eaton) - Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Led IBM and Eaton portfolios across Australia, achieving YoY growth of +17% for IBM and +45% for Eaton in H1 2017

Product Manager (Security & Surveillance LOB) - Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Introduced three new security partner offerings to the AU channel, driving +12% YoY growth in 2016.

Product Manager (Eaton & Jabra) - Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

  • Set up Eaton portfolio for transactions; optimised gross and percentage margins through market research.
  • Awarded Jabra Distributor of the Year 2015, achieving annual target by Q3.

Graduate Engineer

Eaton Industries
10.2012 - 06.2014

Education

Master of Engineering Management -

University of Technology Sydney
01.2011

Master of Engineering -

The Australian National University
01.2010

Bachelor of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering -

Anna University (Anand Institute of Higher Technology)
01.2009

Skills

  • Product Management
  • Business Development
  • Team Player
  • Cross-functional communications/leadership
  • Stakeholder Relations Management
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Vendor Management
  • Product Strategy

Timeline

Product Line Manager

Dell Technologies
10.2017 - Current

Business Development Manager & Product Manager

Ingram Micro Australia
06.2014 - 09.2017

Graduate Engineer

Eaton Industries
10.2012 - 06.2014

Master of Engineering -

The Australian National University

Bachelor of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering -

Anna University (Anand Institute of Higher Technology)

Master of Engineering Management -

University of Technology Sydney
MUSTAFA AERANPURWALA