Karanam Sowmya

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Lead Human Resources at Rakuten Symphony

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Karanam Sowmya is a SHRM-CP certified Lead HR at Rakuten Symphony with a background at Tata Consultancy Services. She specializes in talent optimization, leadership development, and data-driven HR initiatives within the IT industry, holding an MBA from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology.

She shows a strong commitment to giving back to her community, particularly in the area of education and mentorship. She recently engaged with students at her alma mater, JNTUA College of Engineering, reflecting an interest in guiding the next generation of professionals.

Unique fact: She had the opportunity to return and speak in the very same classroom where she studied nine years prior.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

Information Seeker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Strategic HR
Her focus is on driving business growth through data-driven HR initiatives, underscored by her recent SHRM-CP certification to create impactful strategies.
Leadership Development
This is a core area of her stated expertise, focusing on cultivating leadership within the IT industry to drive organizational excellence.
Professional Growth
She actively pursues her own development, having taken a sabbatical to complete her MBA and recently earning her SHRM-CP certification.

Media Appearances

Karanam has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Lead Human Resources at Rakuten Symphony
7-2024 - 7-2025
Sub ISU HR Head at Tata Consultancy Services
5-2021 - 6-2024
Human Resources Business Partner at Tata Consultancy Services
8-2019 - 4-2021
Professional development break at Tata Consultancy Services
1-2021 - 3-2021
Human Resources Intern at Valeo

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Technology - BTech from JNTU college of Engineering,Pulivendula

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Insights For Selling To Karanam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karanam is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karanam

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karanam move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Karanam take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Karanam

Personality Compatibility


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