Raj Kumar Mohanasundaram

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  • Timeline

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

    Master's thesis intern

    KTH Royal Institute of Technology
    Nov 2013 - Oct 2020

    Co-Founder, Innovation Strategy & Product Management

    Connected Senses
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Jan 2014 - Sept 2016

    IoT consultant

    Lohmega
    Jul 2016 - Sept 2016

    Event Organizer

    Startup Weekend
    Nov 2016 - Nov 2016

    Programming Assistant

    NOX Academy
    Current Company
    Sept 2021 - now

    Account Solution Engineer - Senior, Nordics & EMEA North

    Salesforce
    Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • About me

    Entrepreneur | Growth Mindset | Innovator | Design Thinker | Networker

  • Education

    • Srm university

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor's degree electronics and communication engineering
    • Blekinge tekniska högskola

      2010 - 2013
      Master of science (msc) electrical engineering with emphasis on radio communications 3.41/4.00

      Through this Master's degree, I have got hands on experience in:- Different wireless technologies by understanding their limitations and how to enhance them- Building high performing antennas for enhancing the distance covered by these wireless technologies- Understanding how neural networks work and experimented with some pattern recognition algorithms

    • Kingstown college

      2022 - 2023
      Professional diploma coaching and mentoring
    • Södertörn university

      2020 - 2020
      Challenge driven innovation through design thinking

      Through this advanced stand-alone course, I have got hands on experience in:- Creating human-centered products using the 5 stage design thinking methodolgy- Performing user tests and interviews using the 5 stage model leading to a better user experience (UX) research, both qualitative and quantitative- Collaboration with different stakeholders in the public sectors ranging from building owners to municipalities - Building quick and dirty prototypes using Invision/ Sketch and… Show more Through this advanced stand-alone course, I have got hands on experience in:- Creating human-centered products using the 5 stage design thinking methodolgy- Performing user tests and interviews using the 5 stage model leading to a better user experience (UX) research, both qualitative and quantitative- Collaboration with different stakeholders in the public sectors ranging from building owners to municipalities - Building quick and dirty prototypes using Invision/ Sketch and using them for user tests for live feedback- Preparing questionnaires for the user interviews and analyzing them to be used in the UX research - Collaborating remotely through other team members using online tools such as Miro, Zoom, Keynote, etc. Show less

    • Kth royal institute of technology

      2017 - 2019
      Master of science in entrepreneurship and innovation management entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial studies

      Through this masters degree, I have got hands on experience in:- Creating strategical business cases and models through qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis- Managing complex and cross-functional projects through both standard and unorthodox project management techniques, i.e. both agile and lean at the same time- Generating compelling marketing ideas and campaigns targeting different customer groups with better ROI- Ideating new business ideas by… Show more Through this masters degree, I have got hands on experience in:- Creating strategical business cases and models through qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis- Managing complex and cross-functional projects through both standard and unorthodox project management techniques, i.e. both agile and lean at the same time- Generating compelling marketing ideas and campaigns targeting different customer groups with better ROI- Ideating new business ideas by performing user tests to validate the idea and implementing them through concept prototypes to get direct feedback from the users Show less

  • Experience

    • Kth royal institute of technology

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      Master's thesis intern

      Co-built a state-of-the-art prototype for wireless ECG with flexible electronics for elderly people staying at care homes. This was developed together with AstraZeneca at Mölndal, Sweden. I was also responsible for co-developing an iOS application for obtaining the patients' health data from the device in real time and send a distress signal to the healthcare officials.

    • Connected senses

      Nov 2013 - Oct 2020

      Bringing technology, fitness and health together. Connected Senses is a smart fitness and health equipment manufacturer. Our products help people find their way back from injuries faster as well as helping to achieve fitness goals more effective and precise. We create state of the art measuring instruments powered by our open platform/app where people can track and visualize their progresses.My tasks mainly include:- Streamlined production of the devices tailored for different customer segments both big and small, through user research- Maintaining customer relationships and continuous follow-ups to provide support- Application of design thinking and LEAN methodologies in various stages of product development- Assisting senior UX designers to perform user tests and interviews for a more user-centric approach to the products and features developed- Achieved 10x cost reduction of the hardware devices through user tests and effective supply chain choices- Updating revenue models/ strategies according to the trends in the health and wellness market. And, presenting it to the stakeholders including an updated P/L statement- Leading the software development team in India and laying out scope/ sprints together with the lead developers Show less Connected Senses is a smart fitness and health equipment manufacturer. Our products help people find their way back from injuries faster as well as helping to achieve fitness goals more effective and precise. We create state of the art measuring instruments powered by our open platform/app where people can track and visualize their progresses.Some of my everyday tasks include: - Contact with potential customers, partners and manufacturers. Includes cold calling potential customers and partners- Performing market analysis and interviews for a better understanding of the health and wellness market- Pitching in front of venture capitalists at both private and public events- Took care of the whole product lifecycle from ideation to sales ready products- User tests to gather feedback and use them to iterate the product development- Creating quick prototypes on Sketch and Invision- Native iOS development - Swift/ Objective C- Organizing and taking part at various tech events and exhibits- Social media marketing. Increasing the social media presence by 10% between 2016 and 2017- Optimized usage of grants and loans up to 100K Euros Show less

      • Co-Founder, Innovation Strategy & Product Management

        Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
      • CEO & Co-Founder

        Nov 2013 - Dec 2018
    • Lohmega

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2016
      Iot consultant

      Anything that lies between hardware and software to co-work.- Responsible for building user journeys based on the specifications from the clients- Built native iOS applications using Objective C with specialization in Core Bluetooth framework built for connected devices- Hands on experience in IoT (Internet of Things) projects- Quick and dirty Prototyping using Raspberry Pi and Arduino- Real time data collection using Python and Firebase- Bluetooth Smart protocols

    • Startup weekend

      Jul 2016 - Sept 2016
      Event organizer

      I co-organized the IoT themed food, health and wellness edition of Startup weekend in Stockholm. Startup weekend is a weekend hackathon during which the participants get 54 hours to test and develop ideas. These tested ideas are then presented as prototypes and business models. The top three teams get necessary support to realize these ideas and test them in real-life scenario. This edition was held between the 23rd and 25th of September 2016.

    • Nox academy

      Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
      Programming assistant

      I was teaching programming for kids aged between 9 and 12 years. This was part of a bootcamp organized by NOX and DN (Dagens Nyheter). The key languages include HTML, CSS and tools like Scratch and Quirkbot. I was one of the two, handling 20 kids. It was a real learning experience for us and a challenge too. I will do this again for sure.

    • Salesforce

      Sept 2021 - now

      I am one of the pre-sales consultants partnering with the Account teams to support customers/ prospects help make their solutioning decisions. My everyday tasks include but not limited to:Strategic Alignment: Align innovative strategies with Salesforce solutions for complex accounts with their C-level executives Partnership: Partner with customers and internal teams to drive multi-product solutionsProblem Solving: Solve ambiguous business problems through objective assessment of the business trendsInnovation Management: Manage innovation and drive consensus in decision-making processesExecutive Presentations: Deliver executive-level demos and develop long-term IT roadmapsCustomized Solutions: Customize and present Salesforce solutions to meet client needs and accelerate business strategies Show less I am one of the Sales Cloud subject matter experts (SME) for the Swedish and UKI markets. I am part of the Customer Success team at Salesforce, Ireland where we are a group of diverse individuals partnering with the customers on many levels to help them realize business value and ROI. Some of my everyday tasks include but not limited to:- Collaborating with the internal Sales teams on different levels to understand customers' needs and challenges- 1:1 discussions with the customers on a daily-basis to guide them with next steps in achieving their business goals- Identify and involve relevant stakeholders to ensure a successful onboarding and adoption of Salesforce products throughout their organization- Acting as a trusted consultant, delivering strategy and tailor-made roadmap to decision makers and C-level execs- Giving live presentations and webinars to the customers on specific topics and providing guidance Show less

      • Account Solution Engineer - Senior, Nordics & EMEA North

        May 2024 - now
      • Customer Success Specialist

        Sept 2021 - Apr 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Salesforce certified platform app builder

      Salesforce
      Dec 2023
    • Salesforce certified advanced administrator (scaa)

      Salesforce
      Apr 2023
    • Salesforce certified sales cloud consultant

      Salesforce
      Dec 2023
    • Learning salesforce

      Linkedin
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Ux foundations: research

      Linkedin
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Salesforce certified administrator (sca)

      Salesforce
      Mar 2023
    • Demo2win

      2win!
      Feb 2024
    • Sales: customer success

      Linkedin
      Apr 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Design thinking: understanding the process (2016)

      Linkedin
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Startup Weekend on Mar 2016
      Startup WeekendAssociated with Raj Kumar Mohanasundaram
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Startup Weekend on Oct 2015
      Startup WeekendAssociated with Raj Kumar Mohanasundaram
    • Transport service, Stockholm

      Issued by ATP Tour, Inc. on Oct 2014
      ATP Tour, Inc.Associated with Raj Kumar Mohanasundaram