Ashwin Palaskar (CSM®) MBA

Enigma
DISC Type : DIC

Principal Consultant at Nice Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Ashwin Palaskar is a results-oriented Principal Consultant and Agile Project Manager with over 12 years of experience in software development. He excels in leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders. Colleagues describe him as a dependable, collaborative, and inspiring leader with expertise in Jira and program governance.

Beyond his professional role, Ashwin is a strong advocate for maintaining a healthy work-life balance to ensure long-term well-being. He has also dedicated his time to community service, holding a leadership position with the American Red Cross to manage volunteer recognition and appreciation programs.

Unique fact: Ashwin is actively exploring the application of emerging technologies in his field, having recently completed a course on leveraging Generative AI for project management.

Personality Overview

Friendly Yet Blunt

Hard To Convince

Fast Follower

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Agile Methodologies
With over a decade of experience as a Scrum Master, he focuses on optimizing team performance and streamlining processes to deliver high-quality products efficiently.
Empathetic Leadership
Believes that true leadership is defined by genuine care and empathy, not titles. He focuses on motivating teammates and contributing to their professional growth.
AI in Project Management
Demonstrates a forward-thinking mindset by completing courses on using Generative AI, indicating an interest in how new technologies can enhance project delivery.

Media Appearances

Ashwin has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Principal Consultant at Nice Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
8-2021 - 4-2024
Project Manager Scrum Master at NeoSOFT Technologies (A CMMi Level 5 Organization)
4-2018 - 12-2021
Workforce Recognition and Appreciation Lead at American Red Cross
1-2021 - 7-2021
Project Manager Scrum Master at Aventior
7-2019 - 1-2021
Project Manager/Scrum Master at intrida

Education

2019 - 2019
Organisational Behavior Management from Florida Institute of Technology
2018 - 2019
Project Management Practitioner from De Anza College

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Exp : 7 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Middle Designation : Principal Consultant at Nice Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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Insights For Selling To Ashwin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashwin is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashwin

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashwin move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Ashwin take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Ashwin

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