About

Suman Shekhar is a performance-driven and result-oriented individual with a passion for technology and strategy to tackle the challenges of today's global business environment. With over 12 years of proven experience in Automotive and Digital Technologies (IoT/IIoT) for Product development, Business Development, and Consulting for Product and Service Industry, Suman has established himself as a Manager at Cognizant. Currently, Suman is serving as a Manager - Automotive / IoT at Cognizant, where he is responsible for driving digital revenue and pipeline by defining and executing vertical and account strategies for Manufacturing, Energy clients. He is leading business development efforts to increase digital business share with existing accounts & onboard new logos. With his expertise in IoT/IIoT, Suman has defined and executed the go-to-market strategy for IoT solution offering for Smart Manufacturing / Industry4.0. He is also responsible for winning business for Connected Vehicle, EV, Smart Cities, and IoT. Prior to joining Cognizant, Suman has worked with Bosch and KPIT, where he has gained valuable experience in Sales and Marketing. At Bosch, he has developed go-to-market strategies to venture SAARC countries for Energy efficiency and Building Technology-related products. At KPIT, he has worked as a Consultant and has been responsible for defining and executing the go-to-market strategy for IoT solution offerings. Suman holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management, Shillong, a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Fudan University, and a Master's degree in International Business: China - Business & Culture from Ocean University of China. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. With his relevant experience of 7.36 years, Suman is a valuable asset to any organization he works with. He is a self-motivated individual who is passionate about technology and is always looking for new challenges to overcome.