Mahesh Siva S T

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cornerstone OnDemand

India

Overview

Mahesh is a Senior Principal Software Engineer specializing in cloud automation and full-stack development, with skills in Python, Angular, and Kubernetes. Colleagues describe him as technically strong, proactive, and a quick learner. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Sri Venkateswara College of Engg. and Tech.

Mahesh has a keen interest in the intersection of technology and commerce, particularly in leveraging major platforms for new applications. He actively follows innovations from leading tech and finance companies like Cisco and J. P. Morgan, staying informed on broader industry trends.

His teams idea for selling products on Facebook using PayPal placed in the top 5 during an internal innovation competition at a previous company.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Automation
Has extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying multi-cloud automation frameworks using OpenStack, Python, and various automation tools.
Full-Stack Development
Demonstrates proficiency across the entire stack, working with UI frameworks like Angular, backend services with Spring Boot and Python, and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
Test Automation
Previously contributed to designing a test automation suite using a Selenium wrapper and has shown interest in filling software testing roles.

Media Appearances

Mahesh has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2022
Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cornerstone OnDemand
12-2017 - 5-2022
Senior Software Engineer at ASG Technologies
11-2016 - 11-2017
Senior Software Engineer at Freshworks
3-2015 - 10-2016
Associate Architect at Virtusa
8-2010 - 3-2015
Prof 1: Product Test at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

Education

2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Sri Venkateswara college of Engg. and Tech., Thiruvallure
Education details unavailable from Velammal Metric Hr. Sec. School, Mugappair East

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Insights For Selling To Mahesh Siva

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mahesh Siva is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mahesh Siva

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mahesh Siva move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Mahesh Siva take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Mahesh Siva

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